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Dutch Business & Tax Knowledge Base 2026
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.
Marketing & Growth
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SEO for Starters: Getting Found on Google
Search optimisation (SEO) means getting your website to appear higher in Google when people search for what you offer. For the…
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LinkedIn for Freelancers: How to Get Found
For freelancers who sell services in the Netherlands, LinkedIn is often the most useful channel. Decision-makers use it, and…
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Choosing Social Media That Suits Your Business
Choose the social media channels where your customers spend time and that you can keep up. One or two channels are usually…
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Content Marketing for Starters: A Calm Introduction
Content marketing means you publish articles, videos or posts that help your audience. People find you because your content is…
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Optimising Your Google Business Profile
A Google Business Profile is the listing people see when they search for your business name, or for a service "near me". For a…
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Building and Using a Mailing List
A mailing list is one of the most reliable and valuable assets a business can build. You own the list, and you reach your…
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Building a Strong Brand Identity
Your brand is how customers feel about your business, each time they deal with you. You build it with clear positioning, a…
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Build Your Website Yourself or Hire Someone?
Every business in the Netherlands needs a website. If you build it yourself, it costs very little. If you hire a professional…
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Advertising on Google and Meta for Starters
With paid advertising on Google and Meta (Facebook, Instagram), you can get fast results. You can also spend your budget quickly…
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Collecting Reviews and References
Ask for a review right after a successful job, and send the client a direct link. New clients believe other customers more than…
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The Dutch knowledge base at /kennisbank has 495 in-depth articles in Dutch on every aspect of Dutch business and tax law.