16.06.2010
Starting a business
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Companies intending
to conduct business activities in the Netherlands have a number of options
open to them as to how to go about this. These companies must, however, comply
with a number of legal requirements. From a legal and taxation point of view,
the first priority is to decide which legal entity should be used to 'house'
the proposed Dutch-based activities. Compared with other countries in the
European Union, the Netherlands
has a flexible and accessible legal framework pertaining to the establishment
of enterprises by non-resident companies or individuals. There are no special
restrictions on foreign-owned companies wishing to start a business in the Netherlands.
Business operations can be set up as a legal entity, or not, if so desired. The
private limited liability company, 'Besloten Vennootschap' (BV) and the public
limited liability company, 'Naamloze Vennootschap' (NV), are examples of forms
of limited liability companies with a legal entity.
The Chamber
of Commerce (KvK) is an ideal meeting-place for people conducting business in
the Netherlands,
irrespective of whether they have just started up in business, or have been
operating for a number of years. Many enterprises wishing to set up operations
in the Netherlands
have questions, such as:
- "What requirements must I
satisfy in order to start a business in the Netherlands?"
- "What legal forms are
there; what taxes do I have to pay; and do I require a licence or diploma?"
- "How do I set up a branch
office for my business?"
The answers
to these and many other questions can be found on the websites detailed below.
These are specialist government agencies dealing with specific aspects of trade
and industry.
From:
NL EVD International
ID: 2348
