NL — Netherlands · European Market Entry

Netherlands company registration — Europe’s trade hub.

End-to-end Dutch BV registration, BTW / EORI tax compliance, holding-structure setup and bank accounts for Chinese cross-border sellers and manufacturers. The Netherlands is one of Europe’s most important trade hubs — flexible and tax-transparent.

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20+ European countries450+ tax-treaty networkHolding-structure setupEnd-to-end in your language

Registry Brief

Legal formBV (private limited)

RegistryKvK

Min. capital€1 (threshold removed in 2012)

Timeline7–14 business days

Standard rates21% BTW · 19% corp. starting

ProcessFully remote · multilingual

JWHELP · Netherlands Registry Brief● Remote-friendly

01 / Services

Choose the right structure

From BV registration to holding structures, a clear path into the Netherlands for businesses reaching the European market.

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BVPrivate Limited Company

The Netherlands’ mainstream company form: no minimum capital and a flexible structure — the go-to vehicle for cross-border ecommerce, trade and manufacturers.

No minimum capital
Flexible structure
Limited shareholder liability
Ideal for ecommerce / trade
EU market access

Key figurefrom €1Service fee tailored · free consultation for a quote

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Holding StructureHolding

A Dutch holding company holds your operating entities, using the participation exemption and an extensive tax-treaty network to optimize group dividends and profit repatriation.

Participation exemption
450+ tax-treaty network
Optimized dividend flow
Group-structure design
IP holding

Key figure450+treaty countries · free consultation

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Tax ComplianceFull Package

Covers BTW registration, EORI application, OSS filing and annual return services — keeping your Netherlands and EU business fully compliant.

Dutch BTW registration
EORI operator number
EU OSS unified filing
Annual financial report
Ongoing filing service

Key figureBTW 21%incl. filing service · free consultation for a quote

02 / Key Elements

The Dutch BV, key elements

The BV is the Netherlands’ most-used company form. The table below sums up the key parameters of setup and operation so you can see them at a glance.

Element	Dutch BV	Notes	What it means for sellers
Minimum capital	€1	Threshold removed since 2012	Low-cost start
Shareholders / directors	From 1	Individual or corporate	Flexible structure
Timeline	7–14 business days	Fast for Europe	Quick landing
Corporate tax	From 19%	19% on the first €200K	Transparent tax
BTW (VAT)	21%	Some 9% / 0%	0% on exports
Tax treaties	450+	Extensive treaty network	Eases profit repatriation

03 / Process

Clear and transparent, every step

From first consultation to bank account — five stages, each with clear deliverables.

Week 1

Consultation & structure design

We assess your business model and whether a holding structure is needed, then tailor the BV setup, registered address and director arrangements.

You providePassport scan / business description / expected revenue / ownership split

Weeks 1–2

Document prep & notarization

We draft the articles and incorporation documents and coordinate notarization at a Dutch notary (Notaris) — handled remotely via power of attorney.

Key documentsArticles of association / deed of incorporation / UBO declaration / notarized power of attorney

Week 2

KvK Chamber registration

We file with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel, KvK); the company receives its KvK number and legal personality.

OutputKvK number / company extract / copy of articles

Weeks 2–3

BTW & EORI application

We apply to the Dutch tax office (Belastingdienst) for the BTW number, RSIN and EORI, enabling legal taxation and customs clearance.

OutputBTW number / RSIN / EORI number

After completion

Bank account & ongoing compliance

We help open a Dutch bank or digital account and provide OSS registration, annual reports and ongoing filing.

OngoingBank / digital account / OSS registration / annual filing

04 / European Tax Guide

Key tax concepts explained

The Netherlands and EU tax concepts cross-border sellers meet most often, condensed into quick-reference entries.

VAT

Netherlands BTW basics

The standard Dutch BTW rate is 21%, with a 9% reduced rate for food, medicine and books, and 0% on exports. Storing FBA inventory in the Netherlands triggers registration.

Standard 21% · Reduced 9% · Exports 0% · FBA requires registration

OSS Filing

EU OSS one-stop filing

Ecommerce sellers can file VAT for all EU countries through OSS in a single member state; above €10,000 in annual EU sales, you charge each destination country’s rate.

EU threshold €10,000/yr · Quarterly · One window

Corporate Tax

Netherlands corporate tax

Dutch corporate tax applies a 19% starting rate on the first €200,000 of taxable profit, with a higher rate above that — overall transparent and competitive by European standards.

19% on first €200K · higher rate above

Holding / Exemption

Participation Exemption

A qualifying Dutch holding company can receive dividends and capital gains from subsidiaries free of tax under the participation exemption — combined with broad treaties, this eases group profit repatriation.

Participation exemption · 450+ treaties · Optimized repatriation

EORI Number

EU operator registration number

EORI is the unique identifier in the EU customs system, required for import/export clearance. A Dutch company can apply after tax registration; one number works across the entire EU.

Required for clearance · EU-wide · 1–3 business days

Trade Hub

Rotterdam & European logistics

The Netherlands has the Port of Rotterdam and a leading European logistics network — an ideal gateway for goods entering free circulation in the EU, especially for warehousing and distribution.

Port of Rotterdam · EU logistics hub · Free circulation

05 / FAQ

Clear answers to key questions

RegistrationDo I need to travel to the Netherlands to register a BV?
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Usually not. With a notarized power of attorney, we coordinate the incorporation at a Dutch notary remotely. You provide certified documents and complete the UBO declaration — about 7–14 business days in total.
StructureWhen do I need a Dutch holding structure?
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If you have multiple operating entities, want to optimize group dividends and profit repatriation, or hold intellectual property, a Dutch holding company combined with the participation exemption and broad treaty network is a strong advantage. We can assess this at the planning stage.
TaxDo I need a BTW number to sell on Amazon Netherlands?
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Yes. If you store FBA inventory in the Netherlands, Dutch BTW registration is required regardless of sales volume. Amazon also requires a valid tax number or it restricts selling.
FeesWhat is the total cost to register a Dutch company?
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The total depends on whether a holding structure is included, plus notary and add-on services, and covers service fees and notary / registration official fees. We quote transparently with no hidden costs — ask for a free consultation for a breakdown.
BankingHow do I open a bank account after registering?
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Traditional Dutch banks have requirements for non-residents. We help connect you with local banks and can add digital accounts like Wise or Airwallex for daily receipts and operations.
MarketWhy do cross-border sellers prefer the Netherlands?
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The Netherlands is flexible and tax-transparent, with the Port of Rotterdam and a leading logistics network plus a broad treaty network. It works both as a European operating base and for holding structures — an ideal hub for trade and manufacturers.

06 / Contact

Start your Netherlands journey

Free initial consultation
30 minutes to tailor your plan

Whether you’re considering the Netherlands for the first time or already have a company that needs compliance work, our experts give clear, actionable advice.

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LanguageEnglish · Dutch · Chinese

Coverage20+ EU countries