Jurisdictions
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Industry Sectors
Fact File
Fact File Supplied By
Graham, Smith & Partners.
Location
Western Europe.
Time Zone
GMT +1.
Population
7.8 million (January 2023).
Capital
Amsterdam.
Airport(s)
Amsterdam, Rotterdam/The Hague, Eindhoven.
Language
Dutch.
Currency
Euro.
Political System
Constitutional Democracy with monarch.
International Dialling Code
+31.
Legal System
Civil (Roman) law.
Centre's Expertise
Finance, logistics, chemicals, electronics.
Personal Income Tax
Between 9.42% and 49.50%.
Corporate Income Tax
25.8% (19% below €200,000).
Exchange Restrictions
No.
Tax Information Exchange Agreements
Yes, many.
Permitted Currencies
Any convertible currency.
Minimum Authorised Capital
BV: None NV: €45,000.
Minimum Share Issue
BV: €0.01 NV: 25%.
Shelf Companies
No, occasionally available.
Timescale for New Entities
A few days.
Incorporation Fees
There is now a Chamber of Commerce registration fee of €75.00.
Annual Fees
No public dues.
Minimum Number
One.
Residency Requirements
No legal requirement.
Corporate Directors
Allowed.
Meetings/frequency
No limits.
Disclosure
No, except for single shareholder plus UBO register requirements.
Bearer Shares
No.
Minimum Number
One.
Public Share Registry
No.
Meetings/Frequency
Once per annum.
Annual Return
Yes, the extent depends on size.
Audit Requirements
Depends on size.
Registered Office
No, but seat or residence is relevant for corporate law.
Domicile Issues
Legal seat. Re-domicilation possible.
Company Naming Restrictions
Some restrictions.
