How long do I have to make a claim in Netherlands?
General limitation rules in Netherlands. Indicative only: exceptions, suspensions and recent reforms are common, so confirm your deadline with a lawyer.
- Contract claims
- 5 years. Claims for performance; many damages claims run 5 years from knowledge with a 20-year long-stop.
- Non-contractual damages (tort)
- 5 years (from knowledge)
- Personal injury
- 5 years (from knowledge)
- Employment (e.g. dismissal)
- 2 months. Many dismissal-related requests must be filed within 2 months.
- Fraud (civil claim)
- 5 years (from knowledge)