
Netherlands Company Formation
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Are you looking for a skilled team of experts to assist you with company establishment in the Netherlands? Intercompany Solutions can provide you with everything that you need.
We have assisted thousands of entrepreneurs from 50+ different countries during the past years with the establishment of new Dutch companies, subsidiaries and branch offices. Through our extensive network of experts, government officials and trustworthy partners, we can establish your company in just a few business days for a fixed and highly competitive price. We also assist you with various other services, such as taking care of your periodical tax return, applying for a wide variety of permits, and providing you with general legal and financial advice.
Most of the entrepreneurs we work with have succeeded in starting highly profitable and stable businesses, creating massive opportunities for further growth and expansion within the region.
Are you interested in growing your company and taking it to the next level? Get in touch with us and tell us about your ambitions, and we will make sure you receive all the assistance you need.
Why do companies incorporate in the Netherlands?
Starting a Dutch company is now more profitable than ever. The current corporate income tax in the Netherlands is 19% up to a profit of EUR 200,000 annually, and any profit exceeding EUR 200,000 is taxed at 25.8%.
The Netherlands has a 21% VAT rate on goods and services delivered in the country. Between European Member State countries, goods and services may be offered at a 0% VAT rate. Corporations with a VAT number may additionally claim back paid VAT.
For non-EU investors, starting a business in the Netherlands and obtaining a residency visa through business immigration is a possibility.
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Intercompany Solutions CEO Bjorn Wagemakers and client Brian Mckenzie are featured in a report for The National (CBC News) ‘Dutch Economy braces for the worst with Brexit’, in a visit to our notary public on 12 February 2019.
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Can a foreigner open a company in the Netherlands?
Yes, any foreigner can start a company in the Netherlands! There are some significant advantages to opening a Dutch company, such as:
- 19% corporate tax, one of the lowest tax rates in Europe
- 0% VAT for business between EU member states
- Core member of the EU
- High-tech infrastructure
- The Netherlands ranks 3rd place in Forbes Global Business list
- 5th place in Global Competitiveness
- Leading world banks (ING bank, ABN Amro, Rabobank)
- Excellent international business climate
- 93% English-speaking natives
- Netherlands is a logistical hub as a gateway to Europe
- Qualified personnel (3rd in the world)
- Possibility of business immigration
- Remote formation of a business is possible
The Netherlands and company formation:
What type of company should you choose?
It can be challenging to choose from the multitude of legal entities available in the Netherlands when you are thinking about starting a Dutch business. Up until today, The Dutch BV (private limited company) is still generally the most often chosen type for a Dutch company registration by foreign investors. The Dutch private limited company can already be registered with a minimum share capital of 1 EUR, according to Dutch corporate law. Also, a Dutch BV is deemed a tax resident by law in the Netherlands.
The required documentation for the formation of the Dutch BV company will consist of a legalized and apostilled copy of valid identification and proof of address. A power of attorney is required to be signed by a notary for remote incorporation. However, it is not necessary to travel to the Netherlands to arrange this. All the involved shareholders can authorize us to take care of the necessary filings on their behalf.
As such, a personal visit is not required to incorporate a company in the Netherlands, since the entire formation procedure can be completed from abroad. We can also assist with extra services, such as remote bank account applications. Please note that with certain banks, the director has to be present to apply for a bank account.
A private limited company in the Netherlands may have corporate shareholders and directors. For the registration process, the corporate shareholders must be verified and have the authority to sign the deed of incorporation or formation. Furthermore, an extract from the business register of the corporate entity must be received, which will act as proof for all shareholders or directors. If registration is performed remotely, a power of attorney must be received and signed on behalf of the shareholder or director.
In the case of corporate shareholders, the Dutch company will become a subsidiary. It is also possible to register a Dutch branch office, which has less substance than a subsidiary and may be treated differently by the Dutch tax authorities. This substance may come from appointing a resident director. You can read more about substance requirements in this article.
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How do I form a company in the Netherlands?
Step 1
- Confirming identity information regarding the directors and shareholders of the BV company to be established
- A copy of a valid form of identification of all the directors, shareholders and other ultimate beneficial owners
- Our filled-out form regarding the formation of a business
Step 2
After we have prepared the initial documentation for the formation of the business, all involved shareholders will need to visit the Dutch notary public to sign the formation documents. Alternatively, it is possible for us to prepare the formation documents to be signed in your home country and send the original and signed documents to our corporate address in Rotterdam.
Step 3
Our firm will process the company formation procedure in the Netherlands and file the company in the Dutch company register. We can also assist with extra services, such as a bank account application, as we have several solutions regarding the application process with certain Dutch banks remotely.
Update 5 November 2024.
Our notary is still able to perform remote formation. That could save time and effort with your documents, as you do not need to legalize them.
In the normal procedure: If the documents are signed in your home country, the documents will have to be legalized by a local notary public. There is no need to visit the Netherlands, we have options for remote Netherlands company formation.
The notary public will sign the deed of incorporation to form the company and submit the formation deed in the Chamber of Commerce. A few hours after the company register receives the formation deed it will assign a registration number, this is your company identification number.
After the company is formed, the entrepreneur will receive a corporate extract from the company. With this corporate extract, it is possible to apply for a bank account at certain Dutch banks. The shareholders need to pay the share capital to the bank account. This can be done to the own bank account after the company is formed, or the capital can be sent to the notary public before.
After the formation is complete, the company must receive a tax number or VAT number. A registration at the local tax office is needed. It is recommended to have an accountant or use ICS services for the VAT application. After this is complete, the company needs to have accounting services for quarterly VAT filings (4x per year), corporate tax filings and 1 annual statement, balance sheet, which needs to be published at the chamber of commerce.
Taxation Of Netherlands Companies
Any entrepreneur forming a company in the Netherlands should be aware of the Dutch tax system. When your business is registered with the Dutch tax authorities, your Dutch company will be obligated to pay tax on its profits. The lower corporate tax rate is currently 19%, up to €200,000 profit a year. The higher tax rate is 25.8% for all profits exceeding €200,000.
Many international companies have found the Netherlands to be an excellent country to optimize their global tax rates. This is primarily because of the interesting regulations and tax benefits for international companies.
Company profit taxation
- 2025: 19% up to €200.000, 25.8% when exceeding this amount
The VAT rates Are:
- 21% standard VAT rate
- 9% lower VAT rate
- 0% tax-exempt rate
- 0% for transactions between EU countries

Economic Opportunities In
The Netherlands
International trade is very easy if you are based in the Netherlands, since the country is known for its accessibility to large international markets. The port of Rotterdam and the 'Europoort' port area immediately connect international trade with the mainland of Europe. Interesting detail: the meaning of ‘Europoort’ in Dutch is literally ‘Gateway to Europe’. Furthermore, the airport of Schiphol is just an hour's drive away, connecting your business to the entire world.
The Netherlands currently holds the 4th position as the most competitive business climate in the world, thanks to the Dutch trade mentality and strong transportation infrastructure. The Dutch workforce is stable, well-educated, and fully bilingual, creating a perfect environment for recruitment purposes and dealing with other cultures, which is good for general diversity.
Frequently Asked Questions
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