Services - Doing Business in the Netherlands (DBI)

Dutch Innovation and Informal Investors

De Breed & Partners helps you to fund your innovation and development. Do you invest in technology, are you engaged in R&D activities in The Netherlands, or do you develop new hardware or software? Discover the Dutch and European subsidies and tax advantages for innovative…

Emerging markets vs. transaction banking

Political goals vs. banks In the financial industry I see an interesting cocktail of economic potential vs. politicians who use economic sanctions to achieve political goals vs. banks who struggle with their compliance risks. Let me try to explain this cocktail to you. The biggest…

Dutch import VAT deferment license or Article 23 license

Import VAT ‘exemption’ The Netherlands has a special import VAT regime for companies importing goods, which results in a cash flow benefit. An application can be made to the Dutch tax authorities for an Import VAT deferment license, also known as an Article 23 license.…

Relocation in the Netherlands

Dutch Relocation Anyone who has ever moved house, knows how stressful this can be. Imagine moving house to another country, because, for instance, you’re starting a job at a new company. You don’t know your colleagues, you haven’t met any friends in your new home town,…

Dutch Company Formation

Starting a company in the Netherlands With more than 2,000 Dutch subsidiaries of international companies operating in Amsterdam alone, the Netherlands is widely considered a perfect location for foreign entrepreneurs, being a favorite destination for Dutch company formation in the Netherlands. This makes it a…

Dutch Office Space

Dutch Office Space After many years of fluctuations, the market for office space in the Netherlands has gradually and steadily improved, as reported in trade journals across the world. The market for Dutch office space is out of balance with multiple levels of demand to…

Dutch Audit

Statutory Dutch audit requirements Dutch Accounting and Auditing are crucial components in running a successful business in the Netherlands, not only because of statutory compliance to the Netherlands Audit system but also because of the opportunity to qualify for various government aids, loans and subsidies.…

Dutch Intellectual Property Law

Dutch Copyright Law Dutch Intellectual Property Protection conforming to Dutch Intellectual property laws in the Netherlands The Dutch Copyright Law, called Auteur wet, was first enacted more than a century ago. This has been one of the world’s oldest living laws of protecting copyright infringement…

Dutch Bookkeeping Holland

Dutch GAAP Dutch Bookkeeping typically falls under the purview of the Dutch GAAP guidelines prevalent in the Netherlands. These are broad frameworks that are considered compulsory for businesses to follow and implements, in their financial management practices. At a working level, most of the accounting procedures…

Dutch Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions VRIMAN M&A Lawyers act for the buyer, seller, target or management. Since we service both buyers and sellers, we know what to say or do under any particular circumstance. Whether structured as a share or asset sale, organised as an auction or…

Dutch Tax Rules Holland

There are various Dutch tax rules that are applicable and are levied by the Dutch government for almost every individual and business within the territories of the country. Almost every kind of income is taxed, and the guardians of the Holland tax rules keep a…

Dutch Market Explorer

Market Explorer is a company that provides internationalization services tailored to the specific needs of its clients in order to support them effectively in their international development. The services are designed to assist businesses in identifying potential international markets, but also to help them conquer…

Dutch Compliance Law Netherlands

Legal protection for whistleblowers On 1 July 2016, the Dutch House for whistleblowers Act (the Act; Wet Huis voor klokkenluiders) has entered into force. The Act has two main purposes: it provides legal protection for whistleblowers and contributes to the solution of social wrongs. According to the…

Dutch Custom Regulations

EU vs non EU country Dutch Customs Regulations generally follow the broad guidelines laid out by the European Union with regards to its imports exports related customs and duties. As such, goods that enter the Netherlands customs territory from within the EU are classified differently…

Dutch 30 Percent Ruling

The 30 procent ruling in Dutch Payroll Taxes Employment Tax for all employees residing in or earning from all businesses operating in the Netherlands is taxable at progressive rates. The tax rate can go as high as 52%. Therefore, there has been a strategic move…

Dutch Netherlands Visa

Netherlands visa, work and residence permits Companies and employers in the Netherlands are increasingly experiencing shortages in their local skilled labor. Especially highly qualified employees, in particular in the fields of IT & communication, engineering, oil & gas, sales, marketing, health care, fast moving consumer…

Dutch Employment Law

Liber Dock is a law firm co-founded by Boudewijn Kanen and Marian van Eck. With an experienced team they transferred from a high-end Zuidas law firm and expanded now to a team of 10 employees, including Ronald Beltzer, professor in the field of employment, business and…

Dutch Asset Management

Principles in Dutch Asset Management Among the huge population of Dutch Asset Management firms who offer to provide better services, provide higher returns, maximize asset value and all other such statements, what should an investor ideally look for, in terms of the basic underlying philosophies…

Dutch Grants

The Dutch government provides grants to activities based on the needs and the benefits it provides to the wider public interest in the country, such as innovation, environmental benefits, trade/export, culture or employment. Government and private institutions Entrepreneurs and organizations in the Netherlands should cover…