{"type":"document","data":{"id":"6d142b9e-80b9-4afb-af4e-24c3e317f9da","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2026-03-31T15:05:18.004+02:00","contentType":"onecms:productPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":false,"noFollow":false},"description":"Considering business inventory & goods insurance? Check what to look out for when you want to properly insure your equipment, materials and stock."},"mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"productHeader","coreHeader":{"body":"From (home-based) webshops to construction companies and consultancy firms. Many entrepreneurs or self-employed choose a business inventory & goods insurance. But how does it actually work? We’re happy to help you get started.","headerImage":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/c84782af-ff3e-475d-a19d-1a883455ea42/Full-length-of-man-working-in-store","type":"image","width":5760,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/29630e0e77f93462/original/Full-length-of-man-working-in-store.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"title":"Do I need a business inventory & goods insurance?","subtitle":"Also known as a company inventory & goods insurance. What is it, and when do you need this insurance?"},"backLink":{"textLink":{"url":"/en/business/insurance","text":"Business insurances"}}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"What is a business inventory & goods insurance?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Imagine your equipment gets stolen. Or your stock suffers fire or water damage. As an entrepreneur, that can lead to unexpected high costs. With a business inventory &amp; goods insurance, you’re covered against these risks.</p><p>It’s important to know what’s included in your coverage. For example, you’re not insured for damage caused by intent or illegal activities, natural disasters, or malfunctioning software.</p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"What do we mean by business inventory?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Your “business inventory” consists of your inventory and goods:</p><ul><li>Inventory: from furniture to machines, from equipment to tools</li><li>Goods: from (web)shop stock to finished products, from raw materials to semi-finished goods</li></ul><p>Want to insure your business belongings at a competitive premium and attractive conditions? Consider <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/business/insurance/ing-company-inventory-and-goods-insurance\">the Company inventory &amp; goods insurance of ING</a>.</p>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/business/insurance/ing-company-inventory-and-goods-insurance","text":"Check what is and isn’t covered"}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Important for those working from home"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Many Dutch households have a home contents insurance for personal belongings (think of: TV, computer, jewellery). Usually, your business inventory is not - or only partially - covered under that policy.</p><p>Do you work from home? For example, as a freelancer working for companies? Then check the terms of your personal home contents insurance first.</p>"},"alignedImage":{"position":"right","transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/24a5f89d-57e2-42d4-80fb-d478ee106241/Furry-cat-resting-on-a-laptop","altTextEN":"\"\"","altTextNL":"\"\"","altTextFR":"\"\"","altTextDE":"\"\"","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/54c68940ea1cf0a/original/Furry-cat-resting-on-a-laptop.JPG","extension":"jpg"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Who takes out a business inventory & goods insurance?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Other entrepreneurs who choose the <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/business/insurance/ing-company-inventory-and-goods-insurance\">Company inventory and goods insurance of ING</a> work in:</p><ul><li>Construction</li><li>Retail</li><li>Wholesale</li><li>Hospitality</li><li>Personal care</li><li>Business services</li></ul>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"What does a company inventory & goods insurance cost?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>You can get a business inventory &amp; goods insurance from as little as €10 per month. On average, entrepreneurs at ING pay around €35 (portfolio including optional coverages). Good to know: According to the Dutch Tax Authority, these costs are tax-deductible.<br />Your exact premium depends on factors such as:</p><ul><li>The coverage you choose</li><li>Your business activities</li><li>Your location</li></ul>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/business/insurance/ing-company-inventory-and-goods-insurance","text":"More information and calculate your premium"}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Why choose a company inventory & goods insurance via ING?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Do you have a <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/business/payments/business-account\">business account</a> at ING? Then you benefit from:</p><ul><li>Competitive premium</li><li>Flexible deductible options</li><li>Additional coverages for tenant’s interest, refrigeration, and business interruption</li><li>Goods also insured outside your business address</li><li>Change or cancel your policy daily</li></ul>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/business/insurance/ing-company-inventory-and-goods-insurance","text":"Learn more about the Company inventory & goods insurance of ING"}]},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Do you own a business property? Then check if you need a <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/zakelijk/verzekeren/heb-ik-een-zakelijke-opstalverzekering-nodig\">company building insurance</a> (Dutch only).</p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Additional coverages"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>At ING, you can expand your business inventory &amp; goods insurance with the options below.</p>"}},{"componentType":"cards","cards":[{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"small","title":"Tenant interest","intro":"Do you rent your premises? Then you can add tenant’s interest (all changes or extensions you’ve made) to your cover.","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/775e20da-9f1a-49fb-aa2f-72307d67407c/Huurdersbelang-afbeelding","type":"image","width":5700,"altTextNL":"Vrouw staat bij een display en lacht","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/16c561080be8334/original/Huurdersbelang-afbeelding.JPG","extension":"jpg"},"link":{"url":"/en/business/insurance/tenant-interest"}},{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"small","title":"Business interruption","intro":"Don’t miss out on income because you had to close due to an accident. With this option, you’ll be compensated for lost gross profit.","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/2c51111e-f360-4633-966a-fd2894aaa294/A-male-fashion-designer-is-on-the-phone-and-looks-at-ideas-at-his-office-workstation-while-wearing-a-measuring-tape-around-his-neck","type":"image","width":6439,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/2c37d655682cf271/original/A-male-fashion-designer-is-on-the-phone-and-looks-at-ideas-at-his-office-workstation-while-wearing-a-measuring-tape-around-his-neck.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"link":{"url":"/en/business/insurance/business-interruption"}},{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"small","title":"Refrigeration damge","intro":"Do you have coolers or (deep) freezers on your premises? Damage caused by their failure can be optionally insured. Choose a cover amount between €5,000 and €25,000.","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/86efddb4-ef5a-451f-87ad-f5b34e21c946/woman-pays-at-market","type":"image","width":6939,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/778127a97d45b926/original/woman-pays-at-market.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"link":{"url":"/en/business/insurance/refrigeration-damage"}}]},{"componentType":"linkList","componentStyle":"default","iconTitle":{"title":"Also interesting for you"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/business/insurance/ing-company-inventory-and-goods-insurance","text":"Company inventory & goods insurance"},{},{"url":"/en/business/insurance/ing-company-building-insurance","text":"Company building insurance"},{"url":"/en/business/insurance","text":"All business insurances"},{"url":"/en/business/insurance/ing-company-liability-insurance","text":"Company liability insurance"},{"url":"/en/business/insurance/ing-company-legal-assistance-insurance","text":"Company legal assistance insurance"},{"url":"/en/business/payments/business-account","text":"Become a business customer at ING"},{"url":"/zakelijk/zzp/bankzaken","text":"Products for the self-employed (Dutch only)"}]}]},"legalZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><small class=\"footnote\">🛈 We offer the English information on ING.nl as an additional service. This information was translated from Dutch, and in case of any inconsistency, the original Dutch text shall prevail.</small></p>"}}]}}}