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Netherlands
A Dutch B.V. suits EU market entry, trading, regional operations, and holding structures, supported by mature logistics, rule of law, and treaty links. Incorporation requires a civil-law notary and a Dutch address; bank due diligence, tax substance, and annual filings need careful planning.
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Private limited company besloten vennootschap (B.V.)
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- Tax
- CIT: 19% to €200k and 25.8% above; qualifying innovation-box profit 9%
- Shareholders and directors
- Min. 1 shareholder and 1 director; generally no statutory nationality or residency requirement
- Share capital
- Min. €0.01; cash or in-kind contribution permitted
- Local requirements
- Dutch business address and notarial incorporation required; no mandatory local director or secretary
- Annual maintenance
- KVK annual accounts, corporate tax return, and usually quarterly VAT returns
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 2–4 weeks, subject to notarial checks, foreign documents, and bank review
- Public disclosure
- Business-register director and address data are public; UBOs are registered but not fully public
Facts last checked · 2026-10-23
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
References (9)›
- 01KVK — Private limited company (BV)
- 02Business.gov.nl — Private limited company (BV) in the Netherlands
- 03Government.nl — Corporate income tax
- 04Netherlands Tax Administration — Minimum tax
- 05KVK — Annual reports and financial statements
- 06KVK — UBO register access
- 07KVK — Dutch Business Register details
- 08Business.gov.nl — Merger, acquisition, and joint-venture approval
- 09PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Netherlands withholding taxes
02 · Advantages
Why Netherlands
- 01EU single-market access and Rotterdam logistics support European distribution
- 02Foreign individuals and companies may hold shares, allowing flexible ownership
- 03Qualifying participations may benefit from exemption; treaty relief needs substance and anti-abuse review
- 04Qualifying innovation profit may access the 9% innovation-box rate
- 05Mature rule-of-law, financing, and professional-services environment
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Name: subject to clearance; usually ends with “B.V.”
- Shareholders: at least 1; foreign individual or corporate holders permitted
- Directors: at least 1; generally no statutory Dutch-residency requirement
- Capital: at least €0.01 on incorporation, in cash or in kind
- Registered address: Dutch business address required; third-party address needs consent
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- Annual accounts: file with KVK within 8 days after adoption, no later than 12 months after year-end
- Corporate income tax: file annually; calendar-year returns are generally due before 1 June
- VAT: taxable businesses usually file and pay quarterly
- UBO and Business Register: update changed details promptly; UBO changes are generally reported within 1 week
- Minimum tax: groups with annual revenue of at least €750m assess 15% minimum tax and filing duties
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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