Company registration in the Netherlands

Registration fee is from 10000 €

Registration period — 3 weeks

Minimum authorized capital - 0.01 EUR

Remote opening — yes

Financial statements — yes

The Netherlands is an independent state in Western Europe, which is the largest of the four countries that make up the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The official capital of the state, according to the Dutch constitution, is Amsterdam, but the actual capital is The Hague. The Netherlands is a founding member of the European Union.

Maira Consult recommends using a company registered in the Netherlands for activities in the field of logistics, international transport, IT business, start-ups of various kinds, as well as a holding company.  

Registering a company in the Netherlands for asset and property management is the most favorable solution for European investors, as Dutch law provides for a special tax regime for holding and investment activities.

How to open a company in the Netherlands. Registering a company in the Netherlands is not just about creating a convenient business tool, it is also about access to international markets and financial platforms. The Dutch government is rightfully considered one of the most progressive in the world and creates favorable conditions for foreign investors and their start-ups. 

Our specialists know how to register a company in the Netherlands, and they will provide you with highly qualified service and advise you on all issues. 

Netherlands advantages

1

Tax benefits and advantages for IT business

2

The Netherlands is among the top 5 global logistics centers

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Access to international trading and financial platforms

4

The best conditions for start-ups

General Information

Registration Features

Dutch law allows following forms of companies: limited liability company (BV), foundation (Stichting), cooperative, trust, etc.

Company Name

The name of the company must have an ending indicating the form of the company, for example, BV.

Authorized Capital

The minimum share capital of a BV company is EUR 0.01. The recommended share capital is EUR 1000.

Director

At least one individual or legal entity, resident of the Netherlands. If the company has several directors, most of them must be residents of the Netherlands.

Shareholders

At least one individual or legal entity, no residency requirements.

Financial Reporting

A BV company is required to submit an annual financial report. The audit is required under certain conditions (not required for small companies).

Taxation

Income tax depends on the size of the BV company's profit: 1. For profits up to EUR 200,000 - the rate is 19%. 2. For profits over EUR 200,000 - the rate is 25.8%. The standard VAT rate is 21%. There is also a reduced rate of 9% and 0% for transactions between EU member states.

Confidentiality

The state register is open. The information about the company, director, shareholder, and the size of the company's share capital is publicly available.

Stages of company registration

01

Choosing the name and form of the company

The most convenient form for incorporation of Dutch company is a limited liability company (BV). To register a company in the Netherlands, you first need to make a request to the Trade Registry of Companies to verify the name. Once the name is confirmed, corporate documents are prepared.

02

Preparation and collection of documents

Each member of the company must provide a passport and proof of residence (utility bill). At this stage, a business plan is also required.

03

Identification of company participants

At this stage, a meeting with founders of the company is held in our office or online, and corporate documents are signed. The originals of the signed corporate documents are sent by courier to the Netherlands. The director, who is a resident of the Netherlands, also signs the documents for submission to the Dutch Trade Register.

04

Formation of the share capital (if necessary)

There is no requirement to pay the share capital of a BV company. If necessary, the share capital is formed after the company is registered in the Netherlands.

05

Company registration

The company registration in the Netherlands generally takes 10-15 business days from the date of receipt of the required set of documents, depending on the workload of the Trade Register.

06

Receiving of corporate documents

As soon as a company in the Netherlands is registered, the registry issues ready-made corporate documents with the appropriate stamps.

07

Legalization of documents (if necessary)

If necessary, the documents of a Dutch company are sent for legalisation and apostille.

08

Delivery of corporate documents

Originals of corporate documents of a Dutch company are sent by courier service.

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