Can my UAE Free Zone company own the Dutch BV?

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

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 regard as reliable. We incorporate remotely with UAE-apostilled documents.

Why founders from the United Arab Emirates choose the Netherlands

Real substance from the start

EU counterparties and tax authorities look closely at UAE-linked structures. We build your BV with real substance from the start: Dutch banking and documented decision-making. You choose your business address and sign that contract yourself.

Trade through the BV

Goods can go straight from the supplier to the EU customer while the Dutch BV invoices, with VAT and customs handled correctly at the Dutch border.

Banking with a realistic plan

Banks assess UAE-linked companies carefully. You get a complete file and step-by-step guidance through the bank application.

Premium structure, fully handled

The complete holding structure, with guidance on the notary, the registrations and the bank application. The notary draws up a separate deed of incorporation for each BV.

Full guidance.

Every amount
on paper upfront.

The service covers: notary, KVK and UBO registration, VAT and corporate income tax registration, and guidance through the bank application. You choose your business address and sign that contract yourself. You receive the complete proposal in writing.

19%corporate tax up to €200,000

€0.01minimum share capital for a BV

1dedicated point of contact

Which documents do you need?

Your country is outside the Apostille Convention. The Power of Attorney therefore goes through consular legalisation: local notary, ministry, Dutch embassy.. 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 banks often accept it more easily.
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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