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 and the largest of the four countries that make up the Kingdom of the Netherlands. According to the Dutch constitution, the country's official capital is Amsterdam, but the seat of government 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 logistics, international transport, IT business, startups of various kinds, as well as a holding company.  

Why register a holding company in the Netherlands

  • The Netherlands is one of Europe's oldest and most reputable holding jurisdictions thanks to the participation exemption regime: dividends and profits from the sale of a subsidiary's shares are exempt from taxation provided the shareholding is 5% or more.

  • Combined with a network of more than 100 double tax treaties, one of the widest in the world, this makes the Dutch BV a traditional vehicle for structuring international assets.

  • Registering a company in the Netherlands for managing assets and property is the most advantageous solution for European investors, since Dutch legislation provides a special tax regime for holding and investment activities.

  • How to open a firm in Holland. Registering a company in the Netherlands is not just about creating a convenient business tool, it is access to international sales markets and financial platforms. The Dutch government is rightly considered one of the most progressive in the world and creates favorable conditions for foreign investors and their startups. 

Registering a company in the Netherlands through Maira Consult takes about 3 weeks and does not require mandatory share capital: the minimum contribution is just 0.01 EUR. We support the entire process, from choosing the company form to selecting a resident director to confirm tax presence, so leave a request, and a specialist will calculate the cost tailored to your business structure.

Netherlands advantages

1

Tax benefits and advantages for IT businesses

2

Port of Rotterdam, the largest seaport in Europe, a key logistics hub for trade with the whole world

3

Access to international trade and financial platforms

4

The best conditions for startups

General Information

Registration Features

Dutch law provides for the following forms of companies: a limited liability company (BV), a foundation (Stichting), a cooperative, a trust, and others.

Company Name

The company name must include an ending that denotes the company's legal form, for example, BV.

Authorized Capital

The minimum authorized capital for a BV company is EUR 0.01, although the recommended capital amount is EUR 1,000.

Director

At least one director, an individual or a legal entity, is required, with no formal residency requirements: Dutch law allows for a company to be managed entirely by non-residents. However, having a Dutch resident director (it is recommended that at least half of the board consist of Dutch residents) confirms the company's genuine tax presence in the country, which makes it easier to access double taxation treaties and open a bank account.

Shareholders

There are no residency requirements, and the company can be founded by at least one individual or legal entity.

Financial Reporting

A BV company is required to file financial statements annually.

A mandatory audit is triggered if two of the following three criteria are exceeded for two consecutive years:

  • assets over EUR 4.4 million,
  • turnover over EUR 8.8 million,
  • more than 50 employees.

Small companies are not required to undergo an audit.

Taxation

The corporate income tax rate for a BV company depends on the amount of profit:

  1. A rate of 19% applies to profits up to EUR 200,000.
  2. A rate of 25.8% applies to profits over EUR 200,000.

The standard VAT rate is 21%. A reduced rate of 9% applies to certain categories of goods and services (food, medicine, books), while international transport may be taxed at a rate of 0%.

Confidentiality

The state register is open to the public, and it contains publicly available data about the company, its director, shareholders, and the amount of authorized capital.

Stages of company registration

01

Choosing the name and form of the company

The most convenient option for registering a company in the Netherlands is a private limited liability company (BV). Before registration, a request must be submitted to the Trade Register to check the availability of the chosen name. Once it is confirmed, preparation of the corporate documents begins.

02

Preparation and collection of documents

At this stage, each participant is required to submit passport details and a document confirming their place of residence (for example, a utility bill). In addition, a business plan for the company must be submitted along with these documents.

03

Identification of company participants

At this stage, a meeting with the company's founders is held at our office or online, and the corporate documents are signed. The originals of the signed corporate documents are sent to the Netherlands by courier service. If a resident director needs to be engaged to confirm the company's tax presence, they also sign the documents for submission to the Dutch Trade Register.

04

Formation of the share capital (if necessary)

In the Netherlands, there is no requirement for mandatory payment of share capital for a BV company. If necessary, the capital can be contributed after the company's registration is complete.

05

Company registration

Registering a company in the Netherlands usually takes 10 to 15 business days from the moment all the required documents are received, depending on the Trade Register's current workload.

06

Receiving of corporate documents

As soon as the company in the Netherlands is registered, the register issues the finalized corporate documents with the corresponding markings.

07

Legalization of documents (if necessary)

If necessary, the company's documents in the Netherlands are sent for legalization and obtaining an apostille.

08

Delivery of corporate documents

The originals of the Dutch company's corporate documents are sent by courier service.

Answers to the Most Common Questions:

To register a company in the Netherlands, you need to choose a unique name, determine the legal form (for example, BV), prepare the incorporation documents, appoint at least one director (a resident of the Netherlands) and one shareholder, register a legal address, and submit the documents to the Dutch Trade Register (KVK). The process can be carried out remotely.
The Netherlands attracts business thanks to tax incentives for the IT sector, its status as one of the world's leading logistics hubs, access to international trade and financial platforms, and favorable conditions for startups.
The cost of company registration starts from 10,000 euros, including the preparation of the required documents, government fees, and support throughout the registration process.
The company registration process takes about three weeks from the moment all required documents are submitted.
BV (Besloten Vennootschap) is a private limited liability company, the most common form of company in the Netherlands, similar to an LLC.
To set up as a sole trader (ZZP), you need to register with the Trade Register (KVK), provide personal details and business information, and obtain a VAT number to pay VAT.
Foreign companies can register a branch or subsidiary through the standard registration procedure, including preparing the incorporation documents, appointing management, and registering with the KVK.
KVK (Kamer van Koophandel) is the Dutch Chamber of Commerce, responsible for registering companies and maintaining the trade register.
CV (Commanditaire Vennootschap) is a limited partnership, a form of partnership involving general and limited partners, where the latter are liable only up to the amount of their contributions.
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a tax on added value, with a standard rate of 21%.
The corporate tax rate is 19% for profits up to 200,000 euros and 25.8% for profits above this amount.
ZZP (Zelfstandige Zonder Personeel) is a self-employed individual without employees, a form of doing business.
Taxes are calculated based on the organization's profit, applying the relevant corporate tax rates, as well as VAT on goods and services.
Yes, foreign nationals can register a business in the Netherlands, provided they comply with local legal requirements.
The company number (KVK-nummer) is a unique registration number assigned to each company upon registration with the Dutch Trade Register.

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