
By Melvin van Esch, Co-founder, Intercompany Solutions
Published Sep 14, 2021 · Last reviewed 19 February 2024
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If you are an ex-pat starting your own business, it is probable that you will have lots of questions about the tax implications.
Questions will certainly arise, such as what is the right kind of legal entity to, a BV or is the “eenmanszaak” or sole trader/one-person business) a more suitable option?
You may well be advised to seek the help of a tax accountant or administrator in The Netherlands who will be able to answer all of these questions by giving you all the required information and advice on all matters which are important for your particular situation.
Keeping your books in order can be a very time-consuming business. Besides the bookkeeping, you want to be sure that all the tax declarations are done in time without thinking about it and without any issues.
You need the help of an expert who is able to look at your present situation, but also your future business plans and experiences. Contact Intercompany Solutions for the tailored tax advice that will give your fledgling start-up the best possible chance. With our help, you will always be up-to-date with your administration and tax matters in The Netherlands.
Let us take care of all the tax matters, so you can focus on your business in The Netherlands.
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Sources
- OECD - transfer pricing and international tax guidance
- Wet op de vennootschapsbelasting 1969 (wetten.overheid.nl)
- Officiele bekendmakingen - Dutch official government gazette
- Business.gov.nl - choosing a Dutch business structure
- PwC Netherlands - tax insights and publications
- Hoge Raad 2026, set-off in bankruptcy (art. 54 Fw) (ECLI:NL:HR:2026:390)
- Hoge Raad 2023, classification of a working relationship (ECLI:NL:HR:2023:292)
- Faillissementswet (wetten.overheid.nl)
- Loyens & Loeff - legal and tax insights
- EU Insolvency Regulation 2015/848 (EUR-Lex)
- Belastingdienst - corporate income tax rates (19% up to EUR 200,000 and 25.8% above)
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