Company Registration in the Netherlands
There is an ease of doing
business in the Netherlands. Choose a business structure, trade name, and
register as an employer for social security and payroll taxes. Consider
environmental regulations and fire safety requirements also while setting up a
business there.
Company Incorporation in Netherlands - An
Overview
In the atmosphere of Brexit, the Netherlands has become
the new hot favorite for starting a business. The country offers many benefits
to entrepreneurs and investors. The Dutch have taken on a leadership position
within several industries, by continually coming up with innovative and
efficient ideas. The fact that the Netherlands is part of the EU obviously
plays a large role, since this enabled the Dutch to build outstanding
connections with most countries abroad. Due to the European Single Market, you can
freely import and export goods and services throughout the entire EU. Next to
that, the location of the Netherlands proves to offer great logistical
benefits.
Benefits of starting a business in
Netherlands
Incorporating a company in Holland offers the following
benefits:
·
The lowest corporate income tax rate in the
European Union, which the current rate at 19% for income up to € 200,000 [going
up to 25% for higher-income brackets].
·
The tax rates are going to be reduced further
- for this lowest income bracket, to 16.5% in 2020 and 15% in 2021.
·
No value added tax (VAT) for transactions
between the member states of the European Union;
·
Netherlands has the greatest number of
treaties for double tax avoidance worldwide;
·
The Netherlands is also among the founding
members of the EU;
·
93% of the native population speaks English;
many are also proficient in German and French;
·
Highly educated labor force (3rd in the
global top for education level);
·
Outstanding international business
atmosphere;
·
The country welcomes foreign entrepreneurs
and investors: from small enterprises to multinational companies included in
the Fortune 500 list;
·
The Netherlands attracts international
companies from all sectors with its stable legislation and politics, coupled
with excellent international relations.
How to register a company in the Netherlands?
The following is the process of company registration in
the Netherlands for foreigners:
Who can register a company
in the Netherlands?
You can register the business in the Commercial Register
if you are:
·
a director of the company;
·
a manager of the Dutch branch and have a
power of attorney demonstrating that you are the manager. That power of
attorney must be in Dutch with original signatures of the director. You are
also required to register as a manager.
How can you register a company?
The following forms have to be filed for incorporating a
company in the Netherlands.
The forms you have to use for the purpose of registration
are:
·
Form 6: Registration of a non-resident legal
entity
·
Form 11: Registration of an official of a
legal entity
·
Form 13: Registration of an authorised
representative business agent
The English-language forms can be used for standard
details. Free-form texts such the description of activities etc, must always be
stated in Dutch or in English with a translation.
Documents required for Netherlands company
incorporation
Following are the documents that must be submitted in any
of the languages Dutch, English, German or French:
·
proof of registration of company from the
country where it was founded (no older than one month);
·
certified copy of the Memorandum of
Association;
·
certified copy of the Articles of
Association;
·
certificate of incumbency, which clearly
shows the appointed Board of Directors.
FAQs on Company Registration in the
Netherlands
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possible to establish a Dutch company if I reside elsewhere?
Is it
compulsory to have a Dutch company address?
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are the company types in Holland?
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many days does it take for starting a business in the Netherlands?
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is the minimum required share capital?
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are the taxes levied upon companies in Holland?
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