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Flex-BV explained

What you need to know about flex-bv Since October 1, 2012, it has been easier to set up a private limited company. Due to the simplification of the rules, a BV is also referred to as a 'Flex BV'. Here is our overview of what has changed since…

Economic News, Netherlands

The Netherlands is positioning as an attractive destination for foreign businesses

Entrepreneurs are invaluable. They are the engine of the Dutch economy. We owe our jobs, prosperity and opportunities for development to a large extent to creative self-employed persons, innovative startups, proud family businesses, global companies…

Dutch Tax System

How to apply for a Dutch VAT number

The first thing you need to do is to register your company with the Trade Register via the Chamber of Commerce. Your company information will be automatically transferred to the tax authorities. When registering the BV with the Chamber of…

Dutch Company

Starting a business in the Netherlands as an expat

Would you like to start a business as an expat? The Netherlands is an ideal place for entrepreneurs. There are numerous market opportunities and a healthy economy with plenty of potential investors open to new ideas. However, the Netherlands…

Economic News

The Netherlands takes a stand against corporate tax breaks

In September 2019, the government of the Netherland announced bad news for large companies in the form of 1.5 billion more tax. Very large companies will have to pay more tax in the coming years. A number of advantageous schemes for large companies…

Dutch Company, Netherlands

The constitution of a limited liability company in the Netherlands

If you wish to set up a company in the Netherlands, you can opt for "private limited liability company", also known as a BV. This legal entity is comparable to the Belgian BVBA. You can have a number of motives for establishing a BV. Why should…

Dutch Company

Key sectors: the top three industries in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is one of the ten largest exporters in the world. The food industry is one of the largest industries in the country, while other vast industries are: energy, chemistry, negotiation, machinery, metallurgy, electrical commodities…

Economic News

The Brexit date is almost here and people need solutions

A 'no deal' Brexit is looking more and more likely with both sides at a stalemate and the UK set to crash out of the EU on 31st January 2021. This means that an increasing number of businessmen are feeling anxious and uncertain and looking for…

VAT in the Netherlands for foreign entrepreneurs

Dutch Tax System

The Netherlands continues it's fight against tax avoidance

Over the last few years, the government of the Netherlands has been keen to be seen to be taking decisive action against tax evasion. 1n July 2019, for example, the government announced its plan to close loopholes in which companies avoid tax…

Accounting services, Dutch Tax System

VAT in the Netherlands for foreign entrepreneurs

Are you a business owner who is based in a country other than the Netherlands? Do you supply services or goods to the Netherlands? If so, you might be classed as a foreign entrepreneur in terms of VAT. You may need to file a turnover tax return…