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861 English guides on doing business in and from the Netherlands, written for international entrepreneurs and updated to the 2026 and 2027 figures. See how we verify this claim →
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Each guide is about one question that founders from abroad ask. Examples are what a Dutch company costs and how you register it from abroad. Other questions are about what you pay yourself, how dividend is taxed and when a holding is worth it. Start with the four main topics, or use the document check to see which papers your country requires.
BV Incorporation
Complete guide to setting up a Dutch BV: costs, timeline, notary and KVK registration.
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Holding Structures
How the Dutch structure with a holding and an operating company works, and how much tax you can save with it.
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BV vs. Sole Trader
When does a BV become more tax-efficient than a sole trader? Find the exact profit threshold.
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DGA Salary Calculator
Calculate your optimal director salary and dividend split for 2026. Live calculator with official tax rates.
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Entity Comparison
Compare all Dutch legal structures: sole trader, general partnership (VOF), BV and holding. Tax, liability and setup costs.
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FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about Dutch BV formation, corporate tax and doing business in the Netherlands.
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The complete English library has 861 guides on all areas of Dutch business, tax and legal structures, sorted by topic. If you are new, start with Doing Business in the Netherlands.
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Indian IT and Services Firms: Your European Delivery Hub
An Indian IT firm can serve European clients through a Dutch BV. More and more European companies want a contract partner in the…
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Indian Family Businesses: An EU Headquarters in the Netherlands
An Indian family group can hold all its European companies under one Dutch holding company. Many Indian families have run…
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Outbound Investment from India (ODI) into a Dutch Subsidiary
An Indian exporter sets up a Dutch subsidiary under the Overseas Investment Rules and Regulations 2022, through its authorised…
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Indian Pharma Entering Europe: Certification and Entity
To sell medicines from India in Europe, you need three things. The products must be made under EU standards. Each batch must be…
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From Dutch Degree to Dutch Founder: The Orientation Year
After a Dutch degree, many international graduates can use the orientation year (zoekjaar) to start their own company. This is a…
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Chinese Manufacturers Entering the EU with a Dutch Entity
A Chinese manufacturer that sells into Europe can set up a Dutch BV as its EU company. Many manufacturers find that selling only…
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The EU Carbon Border Levy (CBAM) for Chinese Exporters: Prepare Now
Under the EU carbon border levy (CBAM), European buyers now ask Chinese suppliers for the embedded emissions per product. They…
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Chinese E-Commerce into Europe: VAT, Import and the Dutch Hub
A Chinese online seller can sell into Europe in three ways: direct parcels, marketplace sales and stock in the EU. Different VAT…
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Hong Kong Holdings Adding a Dutch Level: Why Groups Do It
Hong Kong groups with business in Europe often add a Dutch holding above their EU companies. Hong Kong is still Asia's main…
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Protect Your IP in Europe: Filings, Contracts and Your Entity
You can protect your brand and technology in Europe with an EU trademark, a unitary patent and customs enforcement. When you sell…
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Japanese Companies in the Netherlands: A 400-Year Partnership
Hundreds of Japanese companies manage their European business from the Netherlands. Around them is an established Japanese…
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Japanese Founders: How to Set Up a Dutch Base
As a Japanese founder, you have several ways to set up a Dutch base. You can use your own BV, a start-up visa or a…
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Japanese Food and Beverage Imports into Europe
You can import Japanese food and drink into the EU through a Dutch company. Under the EU-Japan agreement (EPA), most tariffs on…
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Korean Founders Choosing Europe: The Dutch Case
For Korean founders, the Netherlands is a practical base in Europe. You have open trade access and a residence permit through…
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K-Beauty Entering Europe: Compliance and Your Entity
To sell Korean cosmetics in the EU, you need three things for each product. These are an EU responsible person, a compliance file…
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Korean Game Studios Publishing in Europe
A Korean game studio can use a Dutch company as its European publishing base. In Europe, you must follow the consumer rules, use…
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Korean Electronics Suppliers: EU Entry Through the Netherlands
Korean electronics suppliers can enter the EU through one Dutch company. Under the EU-Korea free trade agreement (FTA)…
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Singapore Family Offices: A European Satellite in Amsterdam
Many established Singapore family offices now add a European satellite office for their European investments. They often choose…
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Singapore VCC vs the Dutch FGR: Comparing Two Fund Structures
Families and investment clubs in Singapore and the Netherlands often choose between two fund structures. These are Singapore's…
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Hong Kong Families Adding a European Base: The Dutch option
More and more Hong Kong families add a European base next to their existing structure. In the Netherlands, a family can place…
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Asian Family Offices in Amsterdam: Why More Are Coming
Family offices from Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea and elsewhere keep opening European desks. More and more of those desks are in…
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The Istanbul-Amsterdam Corridor: Trade, Tech and Family
Istanbul and Amsterdam are connected by trade, technology and family ties. Under the EU-Türkiye customs union, industrial goods…
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Residence Options for Turkish Citizens: The 2026 Overview
Turkish citizens have a special position in Dutch immigration law. Under the association agreements between the EU and Türkiye…
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LatAm SaaS Selling into Europe: Entity, VAT and Payments
A SaaS company from the United States or Latin America can sign EU contracts through an EU reseller or through its own Dutch BV…
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Israeli Tech Companies: Your EU Base in the Netherlands
An Israeli tech company can use a Dutch BV as its base for sales in the EU. European buyers often want a contract party inside…
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Australian Companies Expanding into Europe via the Netherlands
An Australian company can use one Dutch BV as its base for the whole EU. The BV has one VAT registration, one address and its own…
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South African Entrepreneurs Emigrating: The Dutch Option
South African entrepreneurs who emigrate to the Netherlands usually set up the Dutch BV first, and the family relocates after…
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South African Families Relocating: Schools, Homes, the Plan
A family relocation to the Netherlands depends on three things: a school place, a home and a family doctor. Many South African…
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Nigerian Tech Founders: Your European Base
With a Dutch BV, a Nigerian tech founder can solve three common problems. You can take payments in Europe, sign contracts with…
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Egyptian Family Businesses Expanding into Europe
Egyptian family businesses, such as trading houses, manufacturers and agricultural exporters, have worked with European partners…
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Kenyan Agritech and Exporters: Building an EU Base
A Kenyan exporter can build an EU base with its own Dutch BV. Kenya and the Netherlands already have one of the most important…
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Moroccan Trade and Manufacturing: The Dutch Gateway
A Moroccan exporter can use a Dutch BV as its company in the EU. Morocco is now one of Europe's main manufacturing partners in…
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Indonesian Exporters Entering the EU: The Dutch Entry
Indonesia and the Netherlands share four centuries of trade history. The current development is the biggest in decades: the…
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Vietnamese Manufacturers Entering Europe
A Vietnamese manufacturer can enter the European market with its own Dutch BV. Many global manufacturers relocated production to…
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Thai Founders and Family Businesses: The European Step
Thai businesses enter Europe in two main ways. The first is the food and consumer trade that European retailers want. The second…
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Philippine Service Firms Serving EU Clients: Entity and Contracts
A Philippine service firm can serve EU clients through its own Dutch BV. Many Philippine firms in business process outsourcing…
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New Zealand Founders: The Dutch Springboard into the EU
A New Zealand founder can use a Dutch BV as the base for the EU market. New Zealand companies build products in many fields, from…
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Canadian Companies Expanding into Europe: The Dutch Base
A Canadian company can use a Dutch BV as its base for Europe. Under the trade agreement between the EU and Canada (CETA), most…
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Choose Your Country: Every ‘From’ Guide by Region
Setting up a Dutch company works differently for each country of origin. The tax treaty, the trade relationship, the residence…
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