Melvin van Esch

Melvin van Esch is a specialist in Dutch corporate structuring and international tax planning. As co-founder of Intercompany Solutions, he has spent more than a decade at the intersection of Dutch fiscal law and international business expansion. Under his leadership since 2016, Intercompany Solutions has incorporated and supported over 3,000 Dutch BVs for entrepreneurs across the EU, the GCC, and Southeast Asia.

Expertise & Technical Depth

Melvin's work focuses on bridging complex Dutch legislation with the practical needs of foreign investors. His areas of focus include:

• Dutch accounting regulations: Well versed in Dutch accounting regulations and practices
• Corporate Architecture: Tax-efficient holding structures and group restructurings
• Fiscal Compliance: Double Tax Treaty application, substance requirements under the Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD), and Dutch Corporate Income Tax
• Legal Entities: Structuring involving Dutch Foundations (Stichtingen), BVs and statutory law, and cross-border mergers
• Operational Realities: KvK registration, financial reporting under Dutch GAAP, and permanent establishment risk for non-resident entrepreneurs

Academic Foundation

• Rotterdam Business School (Hogeschool Rotterdam): Accounting and Finance
• NTI: Specialised Certification in Dutch Tax Law

Editorial Authority

As Lead Technical Editor for Intercompany Solutions, Melvin maintains the firm's editorial standards for accuracy. He has authored and fact-checked more than 250 technical guides on Dutch market entry, company formation, and cross-border tax structuring.

Every article published under Melvin's oversight undergoes a multi-layer review process. Technical content is verified by qualified Dutch lawyers and NBA-registered accountants for accuracy against current Dutch Civil Code provisions and Tax Authority guidance before publication.