WestHolland Foreign Investment Agency

The WestHolland Foreign Investment Agency (WFIA) assists and advices international companies with Setting up, expanding or relocating their operations in the WestHolland region.

The WFIA has successfully assisted hundreds of companies with setting up operations in the WestHolland region. Key sectors are Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Oil & Gas, IT & Telecom, Security, Aerospace, Agribusiness and Water & Delta Technology. The International environment and Quality of Life make The Hague and its neighbouring municipalities an excellent location to live.

WFIA is a non-profit organisation set up by the local governments of The Hague, Delft, Leiden, Zoetermeer, and Lansingerland, The Hague Chamber of Commerce, the Hague’s Regional Authorityand the Province of South Holland.
The WFIA has a professional and experienced team with cross-cultural backgrounds and knowledge of international and local markets.

WestHolland provides excellent access to European markets. Located at just a 30-minutes’ drive

from 2 International Airports and, Europe’s largest seaport, the region has an excellent transportation infrastructure. Superior train connections combined with its location at the crossroads of three major international highways, give businesses in WestHolland maximum flexibility for travel within Europe and around the world.

Below you will find a list of WFIA’s International Business location services provided "free of charge".

• Tailor Made Fact Finding Program
• Showing you potential business locations
• Tax, legal and financial matters involved in expanding and setting up a new office in Europe.
• Cross-cultural business advice
• Introducing you to key business and government contacts
• Assistance with visas and permits
• Technology Matchmaking
• Recruitment assistance of qualified personnel
• Showing you available residential housing
• Connecting you with international schools
• Connecting you with international networks, organizations and social clubs.