A Dutch BV as your base in the EU
From Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, London, New York or Toronto, you can own a Dutch BV. The BV is a respected company inside the EU. Its corporate tax rate starts at 19%, and the Netherlands has a wide network of tax treaties. The notary sets up the BV remotely, usually within one week once all documents are complete. Before the notary starts, you decide who owns the BV and where its decisions are made. That choice sets where the company pays tax, and we help you get it right.
Why founders choose the Netherlands.
| Entry rate | 19% corporate tax up to €200,000 profit; 25.8% above. Capital requirement from €0.01. |
| Participation exemption | Your Dutch holding pays 0% tax on dividends and capital gains from qualifying subsidiaries. |
| Treaty network | About 100 tax treaties, and full access to the EU single market for your services and goods. |
| Remote incorporation | Notarial deed by power of attorney and registration with KVK (the trade register), with the tax number of the BV (RSIN), usually within one week once all documents are complete. The VAT number follows later from the tax office. |
| Talent | With the 30% ruling, 30% of a qualifying salary is free of tax in 2026. This applies when you or the specialists you hire relocate to the Netherlands. |
| Reputation | A Dutch BV can sign contracts, open a bank account and pass procurement checks as an established EU company. |
Plan the substance before you incorporate.
If you manage the BV only from your home in Dubai, the company may be resident in Dubai for tax purposes. Under Dutch law the BV also stays resident in the Netherlands. A tax treaty then decides where it is taxed. Plan the members of the board, the place where decisions are taken and the written records before incorporation.
We plan this with you in a written consultation. You get a drawing of your structure and the substance arrangement between your country and the Netherlands. You also get the director salary plan and a list of next steps. We agree the scope before we begin. You receive the consultation in three working days.
Read first: Setting up a BV as a non-resident · Operating your BV from abroad · The documents you need · The full advisory overview.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I incorporate a Dutch BV while living elsewhere?
Yes. A Dutch civil-law notary sets up the BV remotely, by power of attorney. The BV is registered with the Chamber of Commerce (KVK). The share capital starts at €0.01.
What tax rate applies to a Dutch BV in 2026?
The rate is 19% on profit up to €200,000 and 25.8% above that. Under the participation exemption, a Dutch holding pays 0% tax on dividends and capital gains from qualifying subsidiaries.
What about substance if I manage the BV from abroad?
Under Dutch law your BV is always resident in the Netherlands for tax. If you manage it from another country, that country may also treat it as resident. A tax treaty then decides where it is taxed; in the absence of a treaty, both countries can tax it. Plan the management, the board and the way decisions are made before you incorporate. In the written consultation, we plan this for your situation.