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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.
Tax & Deductions
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Income Tax for Entrepreneurs in the Netherlands (2026)
As a Dutch sole trader, you pay "inkomstenbelasting" (income tax) on your profit. Dutch income tax has three "boxes". As an…
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Which Business Costs Are Tax-Deductible in the Netherlands?
You can deduct costs that you make for business reasons. You then pay tax on a lower profit. Some costs are fully deductible, and…
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How Much Tax Should You Set Aside as an Entrepreneur?
Set aside all the VAT you charge, plus a part of your profit for income tax. As an entrepreneur, you withhold your own tax. Part…
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Tracking Your Hours for the Dutch Hours Criterion (Urencriterium)
Dutch sole traders must spend at least 1,225 hours per year on their business to claim the self-employed and starter deductions…
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Corporate Tax Explained: How Dutch Vpb Works From Profit to Payment
Corporate tax (vennootschapsbelasting, Vpb) is the income tax that Dutch companies pay on their profit. The BV (besloten…
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Box 1, 2 and 3 Explained for Entrepreneurs in the Netherlands
Dutch income tax is split into three "boxes". Each box has its own rules and its own rates for 2026. As an entrepreneur, you need…
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Using the Provisional Tax Assessment Wisely (Voorlopige Aanslag)
With a provisional assessment (voorlopige aanslag), you pay or receive tax in instalments during the year, based on an estimate…
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Company Car Private Use 2026: 22% Addition, 18% for EVs Explained
If you drive a company car privately, the tax office adds part of its list price to your income. This addition is called the…
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Dutch corporate tax rates 2019 to 2026: every bracket, every year
In 2026 a Dutch private limited company (besloten vennootschap, BV) pays 19% corporate income tax on profit up to €200,000 and…
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Minimum DGA salary 2019–2026: the norm per year
The customary salary for a Dutch director-shareholder (a DGA, someone who owns and works in their own Dutch BV) is €58,000 in…
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Dutch dividend tax (box 2) 2019–2026: the rate per year
Dividend from a Dutch BV (besloten vennootschap, the Dutch private limited company) is taxed in box 2. In 2026 the rate is 24.5%…
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DGA Salary Gross to Net 2026: What €58,000 Leaves You
The standard salary for a Dutch director-major shareholder (a DGA, the owner who also works in the company) is €58,000 gross in…
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Company Car Tax in the Netherlands 2026: How Bijtelling Works
If you drive a company car privately in the Netherlands, the tax authority adds a percentage of its value to your income. This…
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The Dutch Youngtimer Scheme: 35% Addition on Market Value
For cars older than fifteen years, the Dutch private-use addition is calculated on the current market value. This is often much…
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