Doing business in the Netherlands requires a few simple steps, And the simplicity of the process has attracted two foreigners as multinational companies to set up companies in the Netherlands.
In this article, we will introduce you to the basics of Netherlands Company Formation, as well as important things to consider as an entrepreneur.
- Determine the best company structure
- Company establishment
- The company’s housing (can include a business center)
4 Open a bank account
V. Application for relevant tax ID
Once these five issues are covered, your company can begin!
On Demand International can provide comprehensive assistance for the establishment of your company. In this article, we will focus on the expertise of our established team that can help you successfully develop your business in the Netherlands. In short, we can help you:
Conduct business in the Netherlands, including company registration
Tax and accounting
Legal advice
Get VAT and EORI number
Salaried staff
Fill in the tax return
Dedicated company official services
Is the Netherlands the best country to set up a company?
The Netherlands is one of the most innovative countries in the world and has a good entrepreneurial atmosphere. Low taxes, professional (English-speaking) labor and good infrastructure make the Netherlands an ideal gateway to Europe.
But will the Netherlands be the best country for your business? This is usually the case!
Having said that, it is best to contact our company registration team to discuss your situation and determine whether the Netherlands is indeed the right choice for you!
Do you need to manage residence permits for Dutch companies?
EU nationals are free to start Dutch companies and work and live in the Netherlands without any additional requirements.
For non-EU nationals, if you intend to live in the Netherlands for a long time, you need to consider immigration regulations. As a business owner with both overseas business and a Dutch company, it is relatively easy to obtain a multiple entry Schengen visa. In this way, you can travel to and live in the Netherlands, with a maximum of 90 days per trip and a maximum of 90 days. 180 days per year. If you plan to become a resident of the Netherlands, you can consider an entrepreneur visa or entrepreneurship visa.
Draft a business plan
Based on your recognized potential in the Dutch market, you may want to expand your business. In order for your company to succeed, it may actually (need a lot of effort). However, a business plan or strategy can help you make the right (investment) decisions about the company and can help you avoid costly (or time-consuming) errors. One of the advantages of the business plan is that you can discuss the plan with our team or entrepreneurs with experience in the Dutch market to see if you have the correct expectations. If such matters are needed, it may also help you obtain financial or even residence permits.
At the very least, it is important to have a thorough understanding of the legal requirements you will encounter in the first year and determine the budget required to maintain the company ’s good reputation and operations.
Determine your market entry strategy
An important part of the business plan is to determine the (best) market entry strategy. Should you start by establishing a sales office, or is it more meaningful to establish a fully operational office?
Depending on your situation, our team can help you make the right decision.
Determine the legal business structure and company name!
One of the most important decisions you need to make when doing business in the Netherlands is which type of business structure to use. Not only is this an important decision, but it is usually also a problem, which creates a lot of uncertainty for entrepreneurs. Before deciding which Dutch legal entity to use, you may need to fully understand all options. This is why this step (determining the business structure) may take some time.
You can contact us for a complete overview of available legal entities and what they mean to you. Ideally, we will discuss your requirements and suggest the correct legal entity for you. We can prepare a complete “Formation Guide”, which includes all the above considerations, it will let you understand the complete procedures, fees and taxes.
Our team can provide you with information about the various legal entities that the Netherlands must provide, and will explain to you the pros and cons of each legal entity.
Dutch Private Limited (shares)
The most common type of legal entity (Global!) Is a private limited company. Also known as “share company”. This legal entity is called BV (Besloten Vennootschap)
Know more – https://www.ondemandint.com/contact










