NewsCase StudiesEvents

Doing business in the Netherlands

Also in the news...

UK seeks business views on response to US tariffs

Government begins process seeking business views on response to US tariffs

UK/Viet Nam: Free Trade Agreement

This treaty was presented to Parliament in April 2025.

How AI Is Fueling Creative Innovation for Startups Abroad

When most people think about starting a business overseas, their minds immediately jump to logistics: registering the company, navigating local laws, and finding office space. But one of the most exciting (and often overlooked) aspects of expanding internationally is tapping into the global pool of innovation especially in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI).

Support for UK businesses helping to rebuild Ukraine

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) initiatives to support UK businesses helping to rebuild critical infrastructure in Ukraine.

Now is the time to generate growth together with India

£400m of trade and investment wins from UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue set to boost the British economy.

Doing business in the Netherlands

Back to News

As a country, the Netherlands acts as a logistics hub for Europe through the Rotterdam port and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. It is possible to access 95 per cent of Europe’s most lucrative consumer markets within 24 hours due to its outstanding infrastructure. This makes the Netherlands an ideal gateway for expanding your business. Next to that, the Netherlands features one of the most highly educated and multilingual workforces in Europe

Setting up a business

Dependent on the form, certain steps must be taken to set up your company in the Netherlands. Read more on how we can help you with setting up your company in Holland.

Taxation

The Netherlands, a nation of traders, has always beenopen and welcoming to foreign companies. As a result, the Dutch taxation system contains a lot ofincentives that stimulate doing business. Also investment in the Netherlands and immigration of foreign employees is stimulated due to the dutch taxation.

Other advantages regarding taxation are:

  • Double taxation on international activities can usually be avoided as the Netherlands have a large tax treaty network.
  • The innovation box, together with other R&D possibilities, provides for a highly attractive tax regime for those activities.
  • Expatriates with specific expertise may also benefit from a 30 per cent tax free allowance on Dutch wage tax.

More information

Would you like to get in touchto receive more information? Please contact us by phone 0031642311000 or send an email at info@setupyourdutchcompany.com.

You are not logged in!

Please login or register to ask our experts a question.

Login now or register.