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.

BV (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.

Corporate 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.

DGA Rules (Director-Major Shareholder) in the Netherlands

What every DGA (directeur-grootaandeelhouder) needs to know: definition, mandatory salary, dividend options, pension, and common pitfalls.

Dividend 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.

Eenmanszaak (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.

Gebruikelijk 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.

BV 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.

Innovation 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.

Starting 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.

Payroll 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.

Stichting (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.

Transfer 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.

VOF (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.

When 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.