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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 & Rates
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Netherlands Tax Plan 2027: what the proposals mean
The 2027 Dutch Tax Plan includes proposals for investors, property owners and companies. The proposals still have to become law…
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Dutch transfer tax 2027 proposal: investment homes from 8% to 7%
When you buy a home in the Netherlands to rent out or as a second home, you pay 8% transfer tax in 2026. The government proposes…
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Dutch starter deduction: proposed cut to €10 in 2027 and end in 2028. What to do in 2026
Under the proposal, the Dutch starter deduction drops to €10 in 2027 and ends in 2028. Anyone who starts a sole proprietorship in…
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Dutch income tax 2027 proposal: higher labour credit, limited inflation correction, more for higher incomes
Under the 2027 Tax Plan, the cabinet proposes to raise the labour tax credit to protect middle incomes. Tax credits are discounts…
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Dutch pension cap freeze proposed from 2027: what it means above €137,800
The Dutch pension cap is €137,800 in 2026. The cabinet proposes to keep it at that amount from 2027 up to and including 2032…
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Dutch youngtimer company car rules 2027: proposed 17 years, then 20 years from 2028
In the 2027 Tax Plan, the cabinet proposes a youngtimer age of 17 years in 2027 and 20 years from 2028. For a…
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Dutch box 3 in 2027: 36% on a deemed return, and the plan for 2028
The changes for 2027 in this answer are proposals from Budget Day 2026 and from a letter to parliament of 29 September 2026. They…
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Dutch mileage allowance €0.25 per kilometre: backdated to 1 January 2026
The Dutch tax-free mileage allowance goes up to €0.25 per kilometre. The rise applies to the whole of 2026, and employers may use…
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Dutch work costs scheme 2027: proposal to end the staff discount exemption
Under the 2027 Tax Plan, the tax exemption for staff discount on your own products ends after 2026. The free allowance of the…
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Dutch social security 2027: which cuts are dropped and what employers pay
In the 2027 budget, the cabinet drops part of the planned cuts to Dutch social security. The coalition agreement of early 2026…
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