Setting up a Dutch legal entity, the corporate structure, governance and registration with the Chamber of Commerce.
Doing business in the Netherlands
Expanding to the Netherlands
step by step
Setting up or growing in the Netherlands involves tax, legal and administrative steps. Field Advies helps international companies take them in the right order.
Everything coordinated
From the first decision to day-to-day operations.
Your Dutch setup
What a start in the Netherlands
usually involves
Every situation is different, but these are the steps most international companies take. We make sure they happen in the right order.
Not every step applies to every business. Together we look at what you actually need.
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Choosing the right structure
A Dutch BV, a branch or another form, depending on your plans.
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Formation and registration
Setting up the entity through a notary and registering with the Chamber of Commerce.
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Tax registrations
Registering for VAT and, if you hire staff, for wage tax.
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Business bank account
Opening a Dutch business bank account.
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Accounting and payroll
Setting up the bookkeeping, financial reporting and, where needed, payroll.
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Ongoing obligations
Filing returns and annual accounts on time, year after year.
Why the Netherlands
A practical route into the Dutch market
The Netherlands offers a strong economy, a highly skilled workforce, an excellent gateway to Europe and minimal compliance and bureaucracy. A local presence also comes with legal, tax and administrative requirements.
We guide international companies through these steps and make sure the setup fits their commercial plans.
We coordinate with all relevant parties involved and act as your single point of contact.
What we can help with
Support and coordination for every step
in the Netherlands
The scope depends on your plans and can combine structuring, compliance, administration and coordination with other local specialists.
Corporate income tax, VAT, wage tax, transfer pricing and support with cross-border transactions.
Bookkeeping, financial reporting, annual accounts and management information for smaller international businesses.
Payroll, employer registrations, wage tax returns and tax support for expats.
Keeping track of your obligations, tax health checks, contact with the authorities and support during audits.
Coordination with lawyers, notaries, banks and other specialists you need for your Dutch setup.
How we work
From first plan
to Dutch operation
A clear process keeps responsibilities transparent and gives your business a structure that can grow.
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Explore
We discuss your plans for the Netherlands: the activities, the ownership and what you need to get started.
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Structure
We advise on the right legal and tax setup and identify the registrations and partners you need.
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Establish
We coordinate the formation, registrations, accounting and the practical steps towards your start.
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Operate
We support ongoing compliance, administration, reporting and future growth.
Contact
Feel free to get in touch
Have an international tax question, or simply want to exchange thoughts? Send us an email or give us a call. You can also find us on LinkedIn.