You may want to establish a company abroad and you may be considering the Netherlands among alternatives in this direction. To be clear, you are not the first and not the last to think about this, and we will try to briefly explain why this is a wise choice and what advantages there will be in establishing a company in the Netherlands.
The Netherlands provides many conveniences to attract foreign investors to the country. For this reason, many foreign investors want to invest and establish a business in the Netherlands. You can reach our article on how to establish a company in the Netherlands here (link will be added).
Today, with the significant increase in the volume of international trade, technological developments in transportation, the borders between countries becoming more flexible and even small and medium-sized enterprises starting to take place in the global markets, companies' search for potential new locations to expand is increasing rapidly.
Before making such a decision, how can you assess whether a country is the right location for it? Surveys conducted by many organizations such as the World Economic Forum (WEF) give investors an idea on this issue.
So, why is the Netherlands among the highly preferred investment locations? First of all, the Netherlands ranks 6th in the World Happiness Report. It is clear that this happiness is related to the economic strength, employment power and quality of life of the Netherlands. So, is it just happiness that attracts an investor? Of course no. The Netherlands is an attractive location for many large-scale international companies. In this, technological infrastructure and investments play an important role, as well as the advantages it provides to the investor.
Advantages of Establishing a Company in the Netherlands
The Netherlands has one of the lowest tax rates among the member states of the European Union.
There is no additional tax for transactions between European Union member states. It is possible to circulate products and services within the European Union without paying an additional tax.
The Netherlands has signed bilateral agreements with many countries on the prevention of double taxation. Earnings from a company established in the Netherlands will also not be taxed in your country. There is a bilateral agreement between the Netherlands and Turkey on the prevention of double taxation. You can reach our article on this subject here (link will be added).
Dutch companies enjoy considerable prestige in international trade.
More than 90% of Dutch residents speak English. It provides a very important advantage in terms of eliminating the language barrier.
The Netherlands has a significantly highly educated workforce.
It offers a stable legal and political environment and is open-minded towards foreign investors.
Rotterdam Port and Schiphol International Airport allow you to export your products and services to many parts of the world.
The initial costs you will encounter when starting a new business are considerably lower than in many countries.
For Limited Companies (BV- Besloten Vennootschap) the minimum capital amount can be 1 Euro.
Company establishment procedures are concluded quickly. After all documents are ready, company establishment procedures are completed within 3-7 working days.
Foreign investors have equal rights with Dutch citizens.
You do not need to live in the Netherlands to set up a company. You can monitor the company's affairs remotely by appointing a manager based in the Netherlands. You can contact our office for professional management services.
If you want to personally follow the company's business, you will need a visa. You can contact our office for detailed information on which visa type you should apply for, whether you can benefit from the Ankara Agreement and other issues.
Our Office;
Follow-up of company establishment procedures in the Netherlands,
Legal assistance regarding legal regulations,
Company address selection,
Personnel selection and follow-up of recruitment processes,
Professional management services,
Registration with the tax office,
Bank account opening in the Netherlands,
Residence visa applications,
Visa applications to be made through the Ankara Agreement, preparation of a business plan and follow-up of the process,
It provides consultancy services on its subjects.
You can contact us if you need more information or if you need additional information, advice and assistance with the incorporation procedures should you decide to establish a company in the Netherlands.
E-Mail: erdem@erdemyildizeli.com
Phone: 00 31 6 21 35 35 57
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