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Advice about publishing annual accounts in the Netherlands
If you operate a business in the Netherlands, there is a strong chance that you will need to submit your annual financial accounts with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK). You must do so if you are responsible for: A public limited company (NV); A private limited company (BV); A mutual insurance association; A cooperative […]
The Netherlands stands at the top of the WEF Global Competitive Index
The Netherlands is a small country but ranks fourth in the list of most competitive economies in 2019. This ranking is prepared annually by the World Economic Forum (WEF). With the fourth position, the Netherlands is the most competitive economy in Europe and has even surpassed Switzerland. The Netherlands is now the most competitive economy […]
The Netherlands is lowering the corporate tax rate
Did you know that the Netherlands is one of the five countries in Europe that fall within the world's top fifteen corporate tax havens? And did you know that some of the 2021 changes to the corporate tax rates will make it an even more favourable location for companies? Let's look at what the changes […]
A guide to Netherlands anti dividend stripping
On 1 January 2019, the new tax package came into force, including The Netherlands anti dividend stripping legislation. The latter is part of the EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD 1) and, therefore, applies to all current EU member states. What is dividend stripping? Dividend stripping is a tax avoidance scheme where shares are bought and […]
ANBI Foundation (Non profit)
The Netherlands offers different type of foundations, the ANBI foundation is the foundation (Dutch: Stichting) most commonly used for non profit organisations. ANBI stands for: 'Algemeen Nut beogende instelling', an entity serving a general purpose. Non profit organisations are also referred to as 'NGO' or Non Governmental Organisation. What is an ANBI? ANBI stands for algemeen […]
Registering Company Netherlands: How it works
Registering a company in the Netherlands Registering a company in the Netherlands is now more convenient than ever. The exact amount of time it takes to form a company abroad also depends on the country you want to establish your company in. Most entrepreneurs don’t even consider registering a Netherlands company, but they might be […]
Registering an (EORI) number in Holland
All local companies performing customs-related operations in Holland and other members of the EU must have a unique EORI number. If you need further information about the EORI registration procedure or other accounting matters, our Dutch specialists are ready to assist you. Dutch format of the EORI number The Dutch EORI number consists of: country […]
Directives to counter tax avoidance in Holland
Holland’s membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is a prerequisite for its active involvement in OECD’s project to counter profit shifting and base erosion (BEPS). An agreement has been reached regarding the BEPS in the OECD and all members are engaged with its implementation. Therefore Holland shall enact legislation accordingly. As […]
The Netherlands new crypto regulations
The Netherlands has implemented new crypto regulations on short term for all exchanges and wallet custodians. The new law regulates companies that are trading cryptocurrency and wallet providers. Under the new law these companies would have to fill a notice to the central bank, stating that they are performing these activities. Note: It is not […]
The top reasons why Brits choose the Netherlands to register their businesses
As the Brexit date in October is closing in, more and more British entrepreneurs and companies are chosing to move their headquarters or backup subsidiaries to the Netherlands. The future is still very unclear. No one really knows how reality will look once Brexit takes effect, but the benefits of owning a company in Holland […]
Big companies have backup subsidiaries in the Netherlands as insurance for a hard Brexit
The globally anticipated Brexit date (the 31st of October) is approaching rapidly and this is beginning to cause a lot of stress among many British investors and entrepreneurs. If you own an UK based company and have not really thought about the possible consequences of a hard Brexit, now might seriously be a good time […]
More than a 100 companies have already moved their British businesses to the Netherlands
Since the referendum in 2016, Brexit has been a topic of massive controversy ever since. Will it really benefit the UK to exit the European Union? What kind of consequences will this have for both laborers as well as business owners? And what is the best strategy to stay connected to the EU, if you […]
