Set Up a Company in the Netherlands |
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Clients choose to set up a company in the Netherlands because of its strategic geographical location, stable political situation and healthy economy. Most investors planning to set up a company in the Netherlands choose a Netherlands BV company, a legal entity with limited liability. The following information will help clients planning to set up a company in the Netherlands determine whether Netherlands company formation is the optimum corporate solution to meet your business objectives. |
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Advantages of Setting Up a Company in the Netherlands |
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Any person can set up a company in the Netherlands, whether they are a Netherlands resident or not. Corporate bodies can also set up a company in the Netherlands. |
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Setting up a company in the Netherlands only requires one shareholder. The shareholder can be an individual or corporate body. |
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Investors planning to set up a company in the Netherlands can take advantage of the good image portrayed with a Netherlands company. |
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A resident director is not required to set up a company in the Netherlands. |
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A company secretary is not required to set up a company in the Netherlands. |
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The Netherlands has signed double taxation treaties with more than 100 countries, one of the most extensive networks in the world. These treaties enable a Netherlands company to reduce withholding taxes on incoming dividends. |
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The general corporate tax rate in the Netherlands amounts to 20% of the first 200,000 Euros taxable profit and 25.5% for profits exceeding that amount. Effective since January 1st 2010, profits gained with the use of a patent will be levied at a rate of 5% upon request. |
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The Netherlands has no exchange controls. |
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Disadvantages of Setting Up a Company in the Netherlands |
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A minimum paid-up capital of 18,000 Euros (US$26,730) is required to set up a company in the Netherlands. |
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To set up a company in the Netherlands, the Dutch Ministry of Justice must agree with the contents of the deed of incorporation by issuing a 'Statement of No Objection'. This procedure may take up to four weeks. |
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After setting up a company in the Netherlands, director and shareholder details are available for public viewing in the certificates for the registration of the BV issued by the Netherlands Trade Register. |
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The applicable corporate income tax rate for both Dutch resident corporations as well as Dutch permanent establishments is currently 20% on taxable profits up to 41,000 Euros (US$60,880). |
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A resident Netherlands company must pay Dutch corporate tax on its worldwide income. |
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A Netherlands company must keep accounts and file annual returns and undergo an annual audit. |
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Contact Us For additional information on how to set up a company in the Netherlands, email us at email@healyconsultants.com or telephone us at (+65) 6735 0120. Back to Netherlands company formation page. |
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