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Key Challenges

The Netherlands is home to a competitive fiscal climate and friendly business environment in the heart of Europe, but navigating the complex tax, legal and regulatory hurdles can be difficult without local help on board.

Thanks to a central geographic position and excellent connectivity, The Netherlands provides a strategic location to serve markets within Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Combined with modern infrastructure, The Netherlands has developed into an ideal base for European, American and Asian firms looking to establish a global presence. What’s more, the competitive fiscal climate and friendly business environment allow businesses to expand with relative ease.

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Benefits of Starting a Business in the Netherlands – The Doorway To Europe

The overall fiscal climate and ease of doing business in the Netherlands are quite competitive for any global business. However, having local help such as Bolder Launch can help your business leverage the benefits and navigate smoothly through the complexity of Netherlands Company Formation, tax, legal and regulatory rules. Apart from its’ connectivity and endless opportunities, incorporating and setting up company in the Netherlands offers many benefits few of which include:

  1. 01An ideal gateway to EU
  2. 02English documentation and government support
  3. 03Easily ways to obtain VAT + EORI number
  4. 04Relocation of non-EU Highly skilled staff can be done within 2 weeks
  5. 05Excellent Infrastructure and business environment
  6. 06Highly regulated and professional Directorship Services
  7. 07Well-established fintech banks & easy bank account opening
  8. 08Taking the benefits of the lowest corporate taxes in the EU
  9. 09Transparent and quick process to start a business
  10. 10Get government support for free

Company Formation Netherlands – How to Register?

Company formation in the Netherlands isn’t difficult with incorporation services from Bolder Launch readily available. However, you need to consider many things like – if registering a Dutch company is needed at all? We can help you avoid missing the documentation, legal, tax, accounting and regulatory rules. We’ll help you choose the best corporate structure – Dutch BV Company or other company formations in the Netherlands and ease the entire process into simple steps that include:

  1. 01Registering your company (if applicable)
  2. 02Registering your business for Tax IDs (VAT, wage tax, if applicable)
  3. 03Applying for a Business License (Food, Logistics, Finance)
  4. 04 Submitting your first tax returns

Contact us for a free consultation, and quote, to see what the required solution would be for your firm.

Types of Businesses to Register

Public & Limited Companies

The Dutch BV and NV(public) are the most used legal entities in the Netherlands. Anybody can set up a Dutch Limited Company and act as a director/shareholder.

Branch Registration

An overseas legal entity can register a branch at the Dutch Chamber of Commerce, and as such obtain a company number and do business in the Netherlands.

The NGO/Non-Profit

The Netherlands is a popular destination for non-profit organisations. The most popular type of business is the Dutch Foundation (Stichting), used by numerous famous charities.

Netherlands Company Formation – Why Work with Bolder Launch?

Our goal from the moment you contact us is to simplify, add transparency and make Netherlands Company Formation as affordable as possible. We understand how complex and stressful running a business can be, especially for foreign entrepreneurs and that’s where we help steer the process in the best course of action and ease it by setting out all options and recommendations for you.

We take immense pride in our entrepreneurial approach to starting a business in the Netherlands which is flexible and meticulous. Work with us and we guarantee fast, fair and responsive incorporation service because we have:

  1. 0110.000 clients since 1982
  2. 02Easily obtain your VAT number at low fees
  3. 03Get your EORI number within 2 days after your VAT number is activated
  4. 04 Apply for a wage tax, in the name of your overseas company (even non-EU!)
  5. 05 Fully experienced with Employer of Records regulations
  6. 06 Recognized sponsor to payroll Highly Skilled Migrants by the IND since 2018
  7. 07Experience in license applications for non-EU companies (for example Food Business Operators,Trucking companies, crypto funds, etc.)
Yuliya Postma

Country Director

Currently involved in business development projects for international firms entering the Dutch market.

Cost of Dutch Company Formation

No hidden management fees, Best Competitive prices, pragmatic and entrepreneurial level of support, multiple board members allowed, including bank account opening support, 10,000+ Companies incorporated so far

Basic Formation

€1.500
  • Free startup consult
  • Formation Deed
  • Shareholders Register
  • Chamber of Commerce Registration + extract (Ex. €75 Fee)
  • (Unofficial) English translation
  • For individual shareholders/directors (2)

Multinationals (Large)

€3.500
  • Free startup consult
  • Formation deed
  • Shareholders Register
  • Chamber of Commerce Registration + extract (Ex. €75 Fee)
  • (Unofficial) English translation
  • For individual shareholders/directors (2)
  • Corporate shareholders/directors allowed (1)
  • Remote formation possible
  • Identification of group structure (required by law)

Our Services at a Glance

Bolder Launch provides incorporation services for all kinds of businesses looking for expanding avenues in The Netherlands. We can help SMEs to multinational companies from around the world to set-up and accomplish business goals in the Netherlands. Our extensive services include:

Company Formation

Company Formation

Accounting

Accounting

Relocate Staff

Relocate Staff

Corporate Support

Market Entry

Market Entry

Corporate Support

Legal

Legal

Locations We Serve

Give Your Business a Headstart in The Netherlands


The Americas

  • United States
  • New York
  • Miami
  • Cayman Islands
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Nevis
  • Curaçao

EMEA

  • The Netherlands
  • Luxembourg
  • Switzerland
  • Slovakia

Asia

  • Singapore
  • Hong Kong
  • The Philippines

Frequently Asked Questions

Company formation in the Netherlands costs around 2.500 - 5.000 EUR for the first year, if you are a Small or Medium-sized enterprise. Aside from the Dutch formation costs (illustrated above), you should consider accounting costs (VAT filing, annual reporting, perhaps payrolling) and corporate support to get familiar in the Dutch market (banking, housing/coworking office, etc.).

Yes, basically anyone can start a Netherlands company. In principle, there is no restriction, aside from any sanctions which might have to be considered.

Company formation takes about 3-5 days in the Netherlands. It could theoretically be done in 1 day, but in practice, it requires timing to collect the right documents, and get the meeting scheduled with the notary in the Netherlands (or online).

The Dutch BV can be set up in 1 day, without a bank account, and without the necessary capital deposit. The Dutch limited company can be set up by anyone (adult), and even by corporate bodies such as overseas holding companies. Aside from that, the corporate taxes are relatively low for Netherlands companies.

The KvK registration will function in many ways as a ‘business license’. You will receive your KVK company extract within 1 or 2 days after you have visited the notary in the Netherlands, or the remote formation of the Netherlands company has been executed.
After the company has been registered at the Chamber of Commerce, it’s entitled to operate any activity (some activities are regulated). Most services are allowed without an extra required business license, such as ‘production’, ‘import export’, ‘consultancy’, and most other services(unless it's more obvious the services are regulated, such as banking, Church, University, security/detective, etc.)

In case you set up a Netherlands company as a non-resident (director), then it's very likely that the VAT number will not be issued automatically. Our team at Bolder Launch can assist to apply for a VAT number in the Netherlands once your Dutch company has been set up.

No, you don't need a bank account to be eligible for company formation in the Netherlands. In fact, no capital deposit is required for standard share capital of 100 EUR. When you choose for a larger share capital (which must be paid up), or just for standard business operations, you can also opt to open a bank account outside the Netherlands.

No, the Netherlands does not provide any offshore company regime, tax holidays or other specific tax incentives for newcomers to the Netherlands. There are some subsidies available, and even a tax discount for innovative (startup) companies, but these regimes are very specific and do not apply to anyone who starts a business in the Netherlands.

The Chamber of Commerce keeps the Trade Register, which contains information about all BVs (and other business entities) incorporated and/or registered in the Netherlands, like statutory name, date of incorporation, registered address, name and authority of directors. It is noted that also the name and address of 100% of shareholders are included in the Trade Register. If it is not desired to disclose the identity of the shareholder, it is recommendable to arrange for shares to be held by a Dutch or foreign third party. (please consider pending implementation of the European UBO-register)The information in the Trade Register is freely accessible by the public. In day to day business the Trade Register is an important source of information for possible business partners and it is common practice in the Netherlands that the Trade Register is consulted before doing business.

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