Can my UAE Free Zone company own the Dutch BV?

Yes, with apostilled corporate documents. We also model the alternative, a personal holding, since it often banks more smoothly.

Will the Dutch BV be taxed on my UAE profits?

The BV is taxed on its own Dutch profits. Where the structure places functions and risks determines the split; we document this properly from the start.

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The Dutch BV as the European counterpart to your Free Zone.

From Dubai to the EU. A Dutch structure for serious operations.

Dubai is excellent for global trading; the EU market asks for an EU entity. A Dutch BV gives your UAE operation a respected European counterpart: EU VAT registration, euro banking and a jurisdiction that customers, suppliers and banks across Europe trust on sight. Holdwise incorporates remotely with UAE-apostilled documents.

Why founders from the United Arab Emirates choose the Netherlands

Substance done right

EU counterparties and tax authorities look closely at UAE-linked structures. We build your BV with real substance from day one: registered address, Dutch banking, documented decision-making.

Trade flows structured

Goods can move from supplier to EU customer while invoicing runs through the Dutch BV, with VAT and customs handled correctly at the Dutch border.

Banking with a realistic plan

Banks assess UAE-linked companies carefully. We prepare a complete file and guide the bunq application with full transparency on the process.

Premium structure, fully handled

The complete holding structure in one track, including notary, registrations and bank guidance.

Everything included. Full guidance.

Everything included.
On paper upfront.

All-in: notary, KVK and UBO registration, VAT and corporate income tax registration, registered address through our partner and guidance through the bank application. You receive the complete proposal in writing.

19%corporate tax up to €200,000

7–10business days, fully arranged

1dedicated point of contact

Which documents do you need?

Your country sits outside the Apostille Convention, so the Power of Attorney follows the consular legalisation route — local notary, ministry, Dutch embassy — or you choose video identification where the notary supports it. Add a valid passport copy and the UBO details. We confirm the exact list and timeline upfront.

The complete overview by nationality: documents for a Dutch BV from abroad.

Frequently asked questions

Can my UAE Free Zone company own the Dutch BV?: Yes, with apostilled corporate documents. We also model the alternative, a personal holding, since it often banks more smoothly.
Will the Dutch BV be taxed on my UAE profits?: The BV is taxed on its own Dutch profits. Where the structure places functions and risks determines the split; we document this properly from the start.

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