The Netherlands

Company Registration • Dutch B.V. • Corporate Services

Requirements Process Tax System

Business in The Netherlands

Strategic Gateway to Europe

The Netherlands is one of Europe’s most stable and business-friendly jurisdictions, offering strong infrastructure, access to the EU single market, and a transparent legal framework.

Dutch companies benefit from a highly developed financial system, international trade orientation, and an efficient incorporation process.

Key advantages:

100% foreign ownership permitted
No residency requirement for shareholders
Flexible share capital (minimum EUR 0.01)
Access to the EU single market
Extensive double tax treaty network
Advanced logistics and infrastructure
Stable legal and regulatory environment

Registration Requirements

What you need to register a company

Dutch B.V. (Besloten Vennootschap)

Minimum 1 shareholder (individual or corporate)
Minimum 1 director (individual or corporate)
No minimum capital requirement (from EUR 0.01)
Dutch registered office address required
Notarial deed of incorporation mandatory

Documents Required

Passport copies of shareholders and directors
Proof of residential address
Proposed company name
Description of business activities
Articles of Association (prepared for notarial execution)

Registration Process

We guide you through every step

1

Consultation

Assessment of business structure and shareholder setup.

2

Document Preparation

Drafting Articles of Association and collecting KYC documentation.

3

Notarial Incorporation

Execution of the deed of incorporation before a Dutch civil-law notary.

4

Chamber of Commerce Registration

Registration with the Dutch Trade Register (KvK) and obtaining company number.

Tax System

Key taxes for Polish companies

Corporate Tax (CIT)

19% on taxable profits up to EUR 200,000
25.8% on profits exceeding EUR 200,000

VAT (BTW)

Standard rate: 21%
Reduced rates: 9% and 0% (depending on goods/services)

Dividend Withholding Tax

Standard rate: 15%
Reductions or exemptions may apply under EU directives or tax treaties

Participation Exemption

Profits and capital gains from qualifying subsidiaries may be exempt under the Dutch participation exemption regime.

Double Tax Treaties

The Netherlands maintains an extensive tax treaty network to prevent double taxation.

Reporting

Annual financial statements filing
Corporate income tax return filing
VAT reporting (monthly or quarterly)
Annual shareholder meeting

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