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International Corporations Provide Thousands of New Jobs in the Area of Amsterdam
In 2017 a total of 143 international companies opened offices in Amsterdam’s urban area. The city remains a popular choice for foreign companies planning to develop their businesses in Europe. It is estimated that for the next 3 years these corporations will create 2700+ jobs. Amsterdam offers thousands of jobs In 2017 the expansion of […]
Start a Business in the Dutch Water Sector
Holland is a global leader in water management. Over the years the nation has perfected its means for flood protection, water treatment and supply. The Dutch are maritime engineers and build ships, including utility vessels and superyachts. Their expertise is needed all over the world. The Netherlands is the main supplier of systems for sustainable […]
Extended Exemption from Dutch Withholding Tax on Dividends
On September 19, 2017 (Budget Day in the Netherlands) an official legislative proposal for amendment of the Dutch withholding tax on dividends was published in connection to the Tax Plan for 2018. In summary, the proposal referred to a broadened exemption from withholding tax on dividends applied unilaterally with the aim to maintain the favourable […]
Start a Company in the Dutch Horticulture Industry
The Dutch sector of horticulture sets global trends, supplies markets worldwide and leads in innovative technologies for greenhouse cultivation. Holland is the undeniable leader on the international market of plants, plant reproductive material, cut flowers and bulbs, and is rated third for its export of nutritional products of horticulture. The country is in the centre […]
Use and Protection of Intellectual Property in the Netherlands
Many enterprises and companies treat intellectual property as a significant asset. The rights related to it – copyrights, trademarks, patents – often prove to be more profitable in comparison to physical assets. Therefore, it is important for corporations to develop adequate strategies with respect to their intellectual property in order to guarantee the best use […]
Establish a Dutch Subsidiary
In the Netherlands, a subsidiary is a normal company – a separate legal entity with share capital partially or fully owned by an international company. This is an important difference from the Dutch branch – an entity that is more strongly linked to its international founder. The international company established abroad can control its subsidiary […]
Holland is the Second Largest Agricultural Exporter in the World After the USA
The Dutch sector of agriculture has succeeded to maintain its position as the second largest exporter in the field of agriculture. For 2017, the total value of agricultural exports reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) is 113.5 billion US dollars or 92 billion Euros, which is 7% more in comparison to 2016. Thus […]
Start a Business in the Agriculture and Food Sector of the Netherlands
The Netherlands is among the leading exporters of food and agricultural products worldwide due to its innovations in agri-food technology. The sector offers a reliable source of safe and healthy food produced using nature- and environment-friendly methods. In case you are in interested in establishing a business in the agriculture and food sector of the […]
Open a Branch in the Netherlands
International companies planning to establish presence on the Dutch market at a low cost can open local branches. The branch does not have a legal personality and is considered an extension to the international company. Therefore the parent company established abroad is liable for all of its actions. The operations of Dutch branches are managed […]
Corporate Law in the Netherlands
Corporate Law in the Netherlands, also called “Company Act”, is the major source of statutory regulations and rules for company incorporation and management. The law lists the different types of companies that can be incorporated in the Netherlands and the rules pertinent to the procedure of establishment. It covers the compliance, taxation and management of […]
Dutch Economy to Grow in Upcoming Years
The economy of the Netherlands is increasing in strength with the most recent forecast of the Dutch Bureau analysing economic policy (CPB) predicts economic growth of 3.2% in 2018 and 2.7% in 2019. An economic boom The Central Economic Plan for 2018 prepared by CPB forecasts the economic situation in the Netherlands this year and […]
Start a Logistics Company in the Netherlands
The worldwide transport of goods increases in distance and volume every day. The Netherlands plays a major role in the world market thanks to its developed logistics. If you are interested in starting a logistics company in the Netherlands, please contact our incorporation agents. They will provide you with further information on opening a company in […]
