Why register a Dutch company?
In addition to Germany and France, the European Union also has a huge e-commerce market that is easily overlooked by everyone.
The Netherlands is one of the best bases for multinational operations, as its access to European and international markets is virtually unrivaled. The Netherlands has always been at the forefront of global trade and this is still visible in the current cultural and business environment.
Dutch business type:
Includes legal entities, unincorporated entities as well as branch and representative offices. Among them, legal entities mainly include private limited liability companies (referred to as BV), public limited liability companies (referred to as NV) and cooperatives (referred to as Co-ops or UA); unincorporated entities mainly include self-employed enterprises, general partnerships (referred to as VOF), Limited Partnership (CV) and Special General Partnership (Maatschap)
Generally speaking, a private limited liability company (BV) is the most popular and most suitable option for most overseas investors. The establishment of this kind of company takes a short time and is easy to operate. Bank account opening and VAT tax number application are also very fast. Shareholders/directors do not need to be present in person.
Information required for Dutch company registration:
1. Name of the company to be registered:
Before registering a Dutch company, a company name must be drawn up, and the company name must be checked to confirm the availability of the company name. The registered name of the Dutch company must be in English, and the registered company name cannot be similar or identical to the name of other companies.
2. Registered capital:
As a form of capital company, a limited liability company is equivalent to a legal person; the minimum registered capital is 100 Euros, which does not need to be in place.
• There is no minimum registered capital requirement for the establishment of a private limited liability company (BV), the company's shares can be freely transferred, and special forms of stocks can be issued, such as stocks without voting rights or dividend rights.
• The minimum registered capital of a public limited liability company (NV) is EUR 45,000. If the company plans to go public in the future, or involves banking, insurance and other fields of business, it usually adopts the form of a public limited liability company.
• The cooperative belongs to the nature of an association. It was originally a business model established by individual rural operators to jointly carry out business. Now many investors also choose to use cooperatives to establish a business structure. Cooperatives have no shareholders and only members. There must be two or more members. There is no minimum capital requirement and the constitution is flexible.
3. The business scope of the Dutch company:
According to the requirements of Dutch law, enterprises in some industries must register with industry associations, including the dairy industry, animal feed industry, horticulture industry, wine distribution industry and hotel catering industry. If you operate special industries such as banking and medicine, you need but obtain relevant certificates and licenses.
4. Dutch shareholders and directors:
The Netherlands does not require local directors, and companies can be controlled and operated by foreigners. At least one shareholder, shareholder and director can be the same person, there is no nationality restriction.
5. Registered address in the Netherlands:
The Netherlands does not require local directors, and companies can be controlled and operated by foreigners. At least one shareholder, shareholder and director can be the same person, there is no nationality restriction.
Companies registered in the Netherlands must have a registered office in the Netherlands. If not, Cross Border Light can provide this service.
Netherlands company establishment process:
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