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Company Formation Lawyers in Holland, Corporate and Commercial Lawyers in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and other Dutch cities specializing in Company Law with matters such as purchasing shares in a Dutch company (Mergers and Acquisitions), Establishment of Dutch Corporate entities, Debt Collections and other Commercial Litigation.

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    BridgeWest provides a wide range of legal services in The Netherlands through our affiliated Dutch lawyers and Law Firms in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and other major cities in The Netherlands. We are mainly specialized in the main aspects of Dutch Commercial Law, including Company Formation, Debt Collection, Commercial Disputes and Litigation, Dutch Real Estate Law and certain areas of Intellectual Property…

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Types of companies in Netherlands

The Netherlands is a member of the European Union, a big advantage for residents of EU states. The jurisdiction of Netherlands fully supports foreign ownership with company formation. Economically speaking, Netherlands is very competitive, having a rapid and prosperous development. An entrepreneur m ...

Set up a company in The Netherlands

The Netherlands is known for a prosperous and open economy having a jurisdiction that allows and more over encourages foreign investments. Incorporating a company in Netherlands has a lot of advantages, including law taxes and governmental support. The procedure is fairly simple and does not require ...

The Trade Register of Netherlands

The Trade Register of Netherlands is managed by the Chamber of Commerce, and its goal is to ensure a good relation between entrepreneur and law, and also to provide quality information on other business enterprises. The Dutch Trade Register records the activities of a company, being a useful source ...

Open Company Branch or Subsidiary in Netherlands

The state of Netherlands offers plenty of incentives for foreign investors and many advantages make Netherlands a good choice, starting from a stable economical environment to capable and well instructed workforce. Setting up a Dutch company is an easy and straightforward process. Entrepreneurs who ...

Guide to Company Incorporation in The Netherlands

1. What is the minimum share capital of a Dutch BV (Limited Liability Company)? The most common business form in Netherlands is the Limited Liability Company, or the BV, which can be set up with a minimum capital of 18.000 EUR. The capital is divided into non-transferable registered shares. 2. What ...

Setting up a Joint Stock Company (Naamloze Vennootschap) in The Netherlands

A joint stock corporation or a public limited liability company is known in Holland as a Naamloze Vennootschap (NV). This type of business is rarely chosen for new companies in the Netherlands, although it is designed for all company sizes and considered to be more flexible than private limited liab ...

Shelf Company in Netherlands

Netherlands is one of the most desired countries for foreign investors, due to the welcoming and profitable business environment. Setting up companies in Netherlands is one way to invest and obtain profit. There are various types of company structures, including shelf companies. These are already fo ...

Paying Taxes in Netherlands

1. What is the corporate tax in Netherlands? In Netherlands the corporate tax applies at a rate of 20% for a profit of below 200.000 Euros. Profit exceeding 200,000 Euros is taxed at a rate of 25%. 2. What is the VAT in Netherlands? Value Added Tax in Netherlands applies to all goods and services b ...

Doing Business in Netherlands

Country profile Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy, with the capital city set in Amsterdam. However, the Parliament and Government are located in Hague. The Netherlands belongs to the Western Europe, bordering Belgium to the South, Germany to the East and North and the North Sea along its west ...

Company Law in Netherlands

If you have decided to set up a company in Netherlands, you should consult the Dutch Corporate Law, as it is stipulated in the article 2:175 of the Dutch Civil Code (BurgerlijkWetboek). According to the provisions stipulated in the Dutch Company Law, you must firstly decide what type of business is ...

Why Invest in Netherlands

Netherlands has a stable economy that provides an attractive environment for foreign businesses. There are plenty of opportunities for investment and the Dutch government also offers numerous incentives, turning the country into a genuine option for entrepreneurs that are willing to set up a company ...

Foreign Investments in Netherlands

General overview There are over 6,000 foreign companies at the moment in the Netherlands, providing 30% of the total volume of business in Holland. Foreign companies develop activities in many fields, from high-technology electronics and electrical equipment to chemicals, metals, textiles and food, ...

Setting up a Limited Liability Company (BV) in The Netherlands

A Besloten vennootschap or BV is actually a Limited Liability Company established in the Netherlands. A Dutch BV is a legal entity with an authorized capital divided into shares, which are privately registered and not freely transferable. Capital There is a minimum share capital requirement of 18,00 ...

Setting up a Joint Stock Company (Naamloze Vennootschap) in The Netherlands

A joint stock corporation or a public limited liability company is known in Holland as a Naamloze Vennootschap (NV). This type of business is rarely chosen for new companies in the Netherlands, although it is designed for all company sizes and considered to be more flexible than private limited liab ...

Lawyer in the Netherlands

All lawyers in the Netherlands must register with the Netherlands Bar Association (Nederlandse Orde van Advocaten) before he starts practising this profession.  Besides supervising and regulating the professional behavior of lawyers in Holland, the Netherlands Order of Advocates or Bar Associat ...

Dutch Public Notary

  A public notary in the Netherlands is a legal advisor paid for offering advice in legal matters and sometimes acts as a mediator. Dutch public notaries are independent, objective and they ensure professional confidentiality, with the right to withhold information in court. A public notary in ...

Power of Attorney in The Netherlands

A power of attorney in the Netherlands allows a person to empower another individual to act for them. A Dutch power of attorney can be given expressly of tacitly, according to the Civil Code in the Netherlands. A general power of attorney in Holland does not extend to acts of disposition, unless it ...

Business Start-up Costs in the Netherlands

1. What is the minimum share capital? A Dutch limited liability company requires a paid share capital of 18,000 EUR in order to be incorporated, while a joint stock company in The Netherlands requires at least 45,000 EUR as an initial share capital. 2. What are the Company Registration fees?  T ...