Category: Netherlands
Dutch VAT System: Rates, Rules, and Registration (2025)
The Netherlands uses a value-added tax system (VAT), which is named Belasting toegevoegde waarde (BTW) in Dutch. This system is very similar to the system that is used in other countries of the European Union. Not all transactions are subject to VAT, but in Holland, it is very common to charge this value-added tax. The […]
PRIVATE OR PUBLIC LIABILITY COMPANY (BV VS. NV)
Are you considering establishing a company in the Netherlands? One of your first and most crucial decisions will be choosing between a private limited liability company (BV) or a public limited liability company (NV). While both structures offer liability protection and international credibility, they serve distinctly different business purposes. The most popular corporate entity in […]
The Dutch Economy - Growth Through Green Resources
The Netherlands is a country that has always implemented eco-friendly laws and practices, largely due to the environmentally-conscious government. As an effect of the ‘green’ technologies that have been implemented in the country, statistics have shown that The Netherlands has experienced a great surge of financial success. The Netherlands has various natural resources, including natural […]
The Netherlands Ranked Fourth In The Global Competitiveness Index
In the recent Global Competitiveness Index, it was published that the Netherlands reached the fourth position on an international level. The index issued by the World Economic Forum showed that the country excelled in education, primary health, infrastructure and business etiquette. The country has fared well in recent years and managed to retain the same position […]
UK Businesses Start Companies In The Netherlands
In the wake of the Brexit referendum, entrepreneurs are taking steps to safeguard their businesses. Although Article 50 has not been invoked yet, many entrepreneurs are already planning how to secure the future of their business. Many United Kingdom based businesses have to cope with the economic uncertainties after the outcome of the Brexit referendum; […]
