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. 

The specialists of Maira Consult are well versed in the process of registering a company in the Netherlands and will provide you with professional advice on all issues, providing highly qualified support.

Netherlands advantages

1

Tax benefits and advantages for IT business

2

The Netherlands is among the top 5 global logistics centers

3

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 amount of authorized capital for a BV company is 0.01 EUR, but the recommended amount of capital is 1000 EUR.

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

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

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 registry is open, and public data on the company, its director, shareholders, and the amount of the authorized capital can be found there.

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 limited liability company (BV). Before registration, you need to submit a request to the Trade Registry to check the availability of the chosen name. Once it is confirmed, the preparation of corporate documents begins.

02

Preparation and collection of documents

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

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)

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

05

Company registration

Company incorporation in the Netherlands usually takes 10 to 15 business days from the date of receipt of all required documents, depending on the current workload of the Trade Registry.

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 company's documents in the Netherlands are sent for legalization and apostille.

08

Delivery of corporate documents

Originals of corporate documents of a Dutch company 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 (e.g. BV), prepare the incorporation documents, appoint at least one director (Dutch resident) and one shareholder, register the registered office and file the documents with the Dutch Commercial Register (KVK). The process can be done remotely.
The Netherlands attracts businesses due to tax benefits for the IT sector, its status as one of the world's leading logistics centers, access to international trade and financial platforms, and favorable conditions for startups.
The cost of registering a company starts from 10,000 euros, including preparation of the necessary documents, state fees and support of the registration process.
The company registration process takes about three weeks from the moment of submission of all necessary documents.
A BV (Besloten Vennootschap) is a limited liability company, the most common form of company in the Netherlands, similar to an LLC.
To formalize a sole proprietorship (ZZP), you must register with the Commercial Register (KVK), provide personal and business information, and obtain a VAT number to pay VAT.
Foreign companies can register a branch or subsidiary by following the standard registration procedure, including preparation of the incorporation documents, appointment of management and registration with the KVK.
The KVK (Kamer van Koophandel) is the Dutch Chamber of Commerce and Industry responsible for company registration and maintaining the commercial register.
CV (Commanditaire Vennootschap) - Commanditaire Vennootschap is a form of partnership where there are general and limited partners, the latter being liable only to the extent of their contributions.
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a value added tax with a standard rate of 21%.
The corporate tax rate is 19% for profits up to €200,000 and 25.8% for profits above that amount.
ZZP (Zelfstandige Zonder Personeel) is a sole proprietor without hired employees, a form of doing business.
Taxes are calculated based on the profit of the organization, applying the appropriate corporate tax rates, as well as VAT on goods and services.
Yes, foreign nationals can register a business in the Netherlands by complying with local legal requirements.
A company number (KVK-nummer) is a unique registration number assigned to each company upon registration in the Dutch Commercial Register.

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