STEPS FOR COMPANY FORMATION IN NETHERLANDS
1) The first step in the registration of a Dutch company is the creation of a share capital bank account. In order to be accepted by the bank the client will have to provide all required identification information (such as passport and utility bill). If the shareholder of the future Dutch company will be another foreign company then the Dutch banks will require documents showing final/true beneficiary. As Dutch banks are rather strict this is some cases the most time-consuming step.
2) The seconds step for the incorporation of a company in Netherlands will be signing the required documents in front of a Dutch Public Notary. This can either be done personally or through a Power of Attorney if the shareholders will not travel to Holland.
3) The final step is the registration of the Dutch company with the Trade Register and obtaining Dutch Tax ID. Once all the documents have properly notarized in accordance with the Dutch legislation they will be filed with the Trade Register for approval. Any investor should note that in order for a Dutch company to be recognized as a fully resident entity and to enjoy the benefits of the fiscal environment (to have "substance") it requires a local director and also a business address (both services provided by BridgeWest).
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPANY FORMATION IN NETHERLANDS
- Any person of any nationality or residence can be director or shareholder in a Dutch company;
- a Dutch company can have as shareholders both natural persons or corporate entities;
- at least 50% of the Board of Directors must be residents of the Netherlands in order for the Dutch company to be assigned a Tax ID number and be seen as a resident company (service provided by BridgeWest);
- a company in Netherlands must have a local registered office (service provided by BridgeWest);
- for the registration of a Dutch BV (Limited Company) it is necessary to deposit a share capital of 18,000 EUR.
DUTCH COMPANY FORMATION SERVICES OFFERED
> drafting the Articles of Association of your Dutch company;
> drafting all other documents required for the incorporation of the Dutch Company;
> arranging Public Notary procedures (The procedures for incorporating a company in Holland have to be done through a Dutch Public Notary);
> offering a Registered Office in Netherlands for your company (if required);
> Setting up a Bank Account and providing the necessary forms and documents for the setup of a bank account in Netherlands
> Accounting Services in Netherlands;
Accountancy services are recommended for any new business registration in Netherlands.
> Opening of a Besloten Vennootschap (B.V. - Dutch limited liability company) This type of Dutch company can have one shareholder, a local director and must maintain a local address (office) and a minimum share capital of EUR 18,000. This is the type of structure mostly preferred by foreign investors in Holland.
> Opening of a Naamloze Vennootschap (N.V. - Dutch joint stock company) This type of Dutch company can have at least one shareholder, a managing board + supervisory board, must maintain a local address and a minumum share capital of EUR 45,000 EUR.
> Opening of a Dutch General Partnership (Vennootschap Onder Firma - VOF) This type of structure does not require a minimum share capital, but it also does not have legal personality. The partners are each jointly and separately liable for the obligations of the partnership to the extent of their personal assets.
> Opening of a Dutch Branch, Subsidiary or Representative Office Any foreign company is able to set up branch entities in the Netherlands. These can be set up as separate entities from the parent company Dutch companies having the foreign company as shareholder) or extensions of the parent-company in the Netherlands.
HOLLAND KEY FACTS
> Normal VAT Rate in Holland is 19% with certain exceptions.
> Dutch Corporate Tax is 20% for under 200,000 EUR and 25% of the amount exceeding 200,000 EUR
> Dutch dividend withholding tax is 15%.
> Netherlands provides a very good environment for BV holding companies since the country has signed a numerous number of Treaties for the Avoidance of Double Taxation.
BridgeWest is also able to offer ready-made Dutch companies and VAT registration.
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