Non-Compete/Non-Disclosure Agreement for Netherlands

Generate a non-compete/non-disclosure agreement that complies with Netherlands law, with 4 mandatory clauses and 6 compliance checks built in.

What's required

Oral (non-written) non-compete clause
Article 7:653(1) BW requires a non-compete clause (concurrentiebeding) to be agreed in writing (schriftelijkheidsvereiste). An oral non-compete clause is void.
Non-compete clause with a minor (under 18)
Article 7:653(1) BW requires the employee to be of legal age (meerderjarig, 18 years or older) for a valid non-compete clause. A non-compete with a minor is void.
Non-compete in a temporary contract without written justification
Since the WWZ (2015), Article 7:653(2) BW prohibits non-compete clauses in temporary employment contracts unless the employer provides a written justification (schriftelijke motivering) demonstrating the clause is necessary due to substantial business or service interests (zwaarwegende bedrijfs- of dienstbelangen). Without this justification, the clause is void.