Starting a Business in the Netherlands
Everything you need to know about business structures, incorporation, corporate tax, DGA rules, and employer obligations in the Netherlands.
Types of Business Entities in the Netherlands
A complete comparison of Dutch business legal structures: eenmanszaak, VOF, BV, and stichting. Understand the differences in liability, taxation, registration, and suitability.
Lees meerBV (Private Limited Company) in the Netherlands
Complete guide to the Dutch BV (Besloten Vennootschap): incorporation, corporate tax, DGA rules, liability protection, and when a BV makes sense for your business.
Lees meerCorporate Income Tax (Vennootschapsbelasting) in the Netherlands
Everything about Dutch corporate income tax (VPB): rates, taxable base, deductions, loss relief, and filing obligations for BVs and other entities.
Lees meerDGA Rules (Director-Major Shareholder) in the Netherlands
What every DGA (directeur-grootaandeelhouder) needs to know: definition, mandatory salary, dividend options, pension, and common pitfalls.
Lees meerDividend vs. Salary Optimization for DGAs
How to optimize the split between salary and dividends as a DGA in the Netherlands: tax calculations, strategies, and practical examples.
Lees meerEenmanszaak (Sole Proprietorship) in the Netherlands
Everything you need to know about setting up and running an eenmanszaak in the Netherlands: registration, taxes, deductions, liability, and practical tips.
Lees meerGebruikelijk Loon: The DGA's Mandatory Minimum Salary
How the gebruikelijk loon (customary salary) works for DGAs in the Netherlands: minimum amounts, calculation rules, exceptions, and how the Belastingdienst determines your salary.
Lees meerBV Incorporation Process: Notary, KVK & Bank Account
Step-by-step guide to incorporating a BV in the Netherlands: choosing a notary, drafting articles of association, KVK registration, and opening a business bank account.
Lees meerInnovation Box (Innovatiebox): Reduced Tax on IP Income
How the Dutch innovation box works: qualifying IP, the 9% tax rate, application requirements, and how to calculate the benefit for your BV.
Lees meerStarting a Business in the Netherlands
A comprehensive guide to starting a business in the Netherlands, covering legal structures, registration, taxes, and practical first steps for entrepreneurs and expats.
Lees meerPayroll Obligations When Hiring Employees in the Netherlands
What Dutch employers must know about payroll: wage tax, social security contributions, employee insurance, holiday allowance, pension, and compliance requirements.
Lees meerStichting (Foundation) in the Netherlands
How the Dutch stichting works: incorporation, governance, tax treatment, ANBI status, and when a foundation is the right structure for your organization.
Lees meerTransfer Pricing Considerations in the Netherlands
How transfer pricing rules apply to Dutch BVs: the arm's length principle, documentation requirements, common transactions, and risks for small businesses.
Lees meerVOF (Partnership) in the Netherlands
How the VOF (Vennootschap Onder Firma) works in the Netherlands: formation, liability, taxation, profit sharing, and when a partnership makes sense.
Lees meerWhen to Set Up a BV (and When Not To)
A practical decision framework for choosing between an eenmanszaak and a BV in the Netherlands, with tax calculations, break-even analysis, and common scenarios.
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