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Netherlands
| Location | Netherlands. |
| Time Zone | CET |
| Population | 16,000,000. |
| Capital | Amsterdam. |
| Airport | Schiphol (Amsterdam), Rotterdam, Eindhoven. |
| Language | Dutch, many speak English. |
| Currency | Euro. |
| Dialing Code | 31. |
| Centre's Expertise | |
| Political System | Democracy, two houses of representatives. |
| Legal System | Civil code. |
| Personal Income Tax | Max 52%. |
| Corporate Income Tax | 25.5 %. |
| Exchange Restrictions | No. |
| Tax Treaties | Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cook Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Samoa, St Kitts and Nevis, S. Vincent and the Grenadines, Turks and Caicos. |
| Permitted Currencies | Euro. |
| Minimum Authorised Capital | €18,000. |
| Minimum Share Issues | 20% of authorized, 20% paid in, minimum €18.000. |
| Shelf Companies | Yes, limited. |
| Incorporation Time Scale | 3 weeks after completion of documents. |
| Incorporation Fees | €2,000. |
| Annual Fees | €3,500. |
| Minimum Number | One. |
| Residency Requirements | None. |
| Corporate Directors | Yes. |
| Meetings/Frequency | Once. |
| Disclosure | No. |
| Bearer Shares | Yes, for NV companies. |
| Minimum Number | One. |
| Public Share Registry | No. |
| Meetings Frequency | Once. |
| Annual Return | Yes, balance sheet for small companies. |
| Audit Requirements | Depending on size. |
| Registered Office | Yes. |
| Domicile Issues | None. |
| Company Naming Restrictions | Yes. |
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