There are some situations where only a written contract is valid. That way you have proof of the agreement. Nevertheless, it is wise to lay down your agreement in writing. A non-competition clause in an employment contract must also be laid down on paper.
There are exceptions, such as when buying or selling a house. If a deal is proposed by one party, and the other party accepts, you have a contract. A spoken (or oral) agreement is just as valid as a written one. You can conclude a contract in several ways. With this capacity, you will be able to conclude contracts.
If you are 16 or over, you can apply to the district court for limited legal capacity ( handlichting). There are exceptions for contracts that minors can reasonably be expected to enter into. If you are a minor, you have to get permission from your legal representative (usually your parents or guardians). You can look up whether someone is under guardianship in the Central Guardianship and Administration Register (in Dutch).
In other words, you cannot be in receivership ( curatele), and you must be over 18. You must have legal capacity for the contract to be valid. Who can enter into a contract?īoth natural and the board of a legal person (for instance a private limited company or bv) can enter into a contract. You can use both the words contract and agreement. A contract obliges you to perform a certain duty, or it entitles you to the performance of a duty by someone else. A contract is a spoken or written agreement between 2 or more parties.
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