Trade
The EU-Türkiye customs union lets industrial goods cross tariff-free in both directions. The part Turkish exporters often miss is the VAT side. Import VAT still applies, which makes the article 23 licence the missing piece for this corridor, since it removes the cash cost at the border. The licence process and the fiscal representative become useful as volume grows. CE marking and product duties apply to the goods as well: the importer's file covers this.
Exporting from Turkey to EU buyers? See how your own Dutch importer handles VAT, customs and the warehouse.
Technology
Turkish founders expand into Europe in the usual way. The notary sets up a Dutch BV remotely. See the incorporation process. Founders and staff relocate to the Netherlands with sponsorship by their own company. See the highly skilled migrant visa. The usual R&D benefits also apply, such as the WBSO and the 9% innovation box. You can also set up a group structure from the start. See the structure guide. For dividends and other payments between the two countries, the tax treaty applies. See the tax treaty.
Family networks
Many Turkish-Dutch families have lived in the Netherlands for generations. They form bilingual networks, and many work as established professionals. For Turkish citizens, residence permits have their own legal history. See the 2026 overview of residence options for Turkish citizens. Many Turkish-Dutch entrepreneurs do business through these family networks.