Foundation of Companies in the Netherlands

Dutch company. Dutch offshore company. Foundation of companies in the Netherlands.

KGN specializes in establishing companies in the Netherlands and opening bank accounts.

Dutch companies – key aspects

Business types for international trade, investment and tax planning

Netherlands BV (Besloten Vennootschap) – Private limited company

Holland CV (Coóperatieve Vennootschap) – limited partnership

BV (Besloten Vennootschap) – Private limited company
CV (Coóperatieve Vennootschap) – limited partnership
BV (Besloten Vennootschap) – Private limited company

Netherlands BV (Besloten Vennootschap) – Private limited company

Share capital

The minimum authorized share capital is EUR 0.01 and the share capital may be denominated in any currency.

Available share classes

registered shares.

Bearer shares

Not allowed.

Restrictions on trade

Banking, insurance, assurance, reinsurance, fund management, collective investment schemes, trust management, trusteeship are not permitted.

Registered domicile required

Every Dutch company must have a registered office in the Netherlands.

Directors

A Dutch company (BV) requires at least one director. The director can be of any nationality and does not have to be a Dutch resident, but the majority of the directors must be EU residents. Company directors are allowed.

Shareholders

A Dutch company (BV) requires at least one shareholder.

Publicly available records

None.

Nominee shareholders and nominee directors

Allowed.

Location of meetings for managers and members

Since 2012, the annual shareholders’ meeting can also be held outside the Netherlands. However, to create some content, it would be good to hold the meeting in the Netherlands if the other presence in the Netherlands is minimal.

Personal presence required

None.

Taxation

20% for taxable income up to EUR 200,000 25% for taxable income above EUR 200,000

Dividends must include a withholding tax of 15%.

Access to double taxation

The Netherlands is party to more than 100 double taxation agreements.

Requirements for registration of accounts

Yes.

Requirement to submit an annual statement

Yes.

Revision requirements

There is no general requirement for an audit. Smaller companies are not required to have their accounts audited.

means of payment

Euro.

Exchange control

None.

The language of the name

latin alphabet.

Limited Words

Words like “Assurance”, “Bank”, “Building Society”, “Royal”, “Trust Company”, “Trustee Company”, etc. will require justification.

Name of a company

The words “Besloten Vennootschap” or “BV” must be part of the name of any Dutch company (BV).

Time to incorporate

One week.

Dutch company formation awards (BV)

CV (Coóperatieve Vennootschap) – limited partnership

Holland CV (Coóperatieve Vennootschap) – limited partnership

Share capital

Not usable.

Restrictions on trade

Banking, insurance, assurance, reinsurance, fund management, collective investment schemes, trust management, trusteeship are not permitted.

Registered domicile required

Every Dutch company must have a registered office in the Netherlands.

Members

A Dutch company (CV) requires at least two members. The member can be of any nationality and does not have to be a Dutch resident. Corporate members are allowed.

Publicly available records

None.

Nominee shareholders and nominee directors

Allowed.

Location of board and shareholder meetings

Since 2012, the annual shareholders’ meeting can also be held outside the Netherlands. However, to create some content, it would be good to hold the meeting in the Netherlands if the other presence in the Netherlands is minimal.

Personal presence required

None.

Taxation

Fiscally transparent.

Access to double taxation

The Netherlands is party to more than 100 double taxation agreements

Requirements for registration of accounts

Yes.

Requirement to submit an annual statement

Yes.

Revision requirements

There is no general requirement for an audit. Smaller companies are not required to have their accounts audited.

means of payment

Euro.

Exchange control

None.

The language of the name

latin alphabet.

Limited Words

Words like “Assurance”, “Bank”, “Building Society”, “Royal”, “Trust Company”, “Trustee Company”, etc. will require justification.

Name of a company

The words “Coóperatieve Vennootschap” or “CV” must be part of the name of any Dutch company (CV).

Time to incorporate

One week.

Dutch company registration fees (CV)

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We have been helping business owners since 1996

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Services related to Netherlands Company formation

KGN provides the following services related to Dutch company formation

Dutch company formation

Dutch company formation

Registered office and agent services in the Netherlands

Dutch company secretarial services

Nominated shareholder / nominated director

Opening bank accounts in the Netherlands

Full Dutch company administration

Postal address in the Netherlands

Trademark registration

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