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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