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Incorporate your business in the Netherlands

  • Get started sooner – Fast-tracked incorporation in the Netherlands so you're set up and operating without delays.
  • Compliant and reliable – Incorporation that meets Chamber of Commerce (KVK) and Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst) requirements, handled correctly from day one.
  • Expert support – Guidance designed for international companies establishing a Dutch subsidiary or holding structure.

Set up a subsidiary at the gateway to European markets, with speed, compliance, and expert support – all in one platform.

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Benefits

Why choose Commenda for your Netherlands incorporation?

Designed for global business integration

We help structure your Dutch entity to align with your global operations – whether you're establishing a trading subsidiary, a European holding company, or an IP structure, we have you covered.

Get expert support for entity and tax setup

We support your business with full compliance services so your entity stays in good standing with the KVK and Belastingdienst year-round.

Stay compliant, all year round

From obtaining your KVK registration number and Dutch tax ID (RSIN) to guided VAT enrollment and payroll setup, we manage every step through the platform in coordination with Dutch legal and accounting professionals.

Entity types

Choose the right business structure for your company

A BV – the Dutch private limited liability company – is the most widely used structure for foreign-owned subsidiaries and holding companies in the Netherlands. It's flexible, requires no minimum share capital, and is fully accessible to foreign owners and directors without any Dutch residency requirement. Formation requires execution of a deed of incorporation before a Dutch civil law notary and registration with the Chamber of Commerce (KVK).

Benefits

  • Shareholders' liability is limited to their capital contributions
  • No minimum share capital requirement – companies can be incorporated with as little as €0.01 per share
  • No Dutch residency requirement for directors or shareholders – fully foreign-owned structures are permitted
  • Access to the Netherlands' participation exemption – dividends and capital gains from qualifying subsidiaries (5%+ shareholding) are 100% exempt from Dutch corporate tax
  • Access to 90+ double taxation treaties – one of the most extensive networks in the world
  • Innovation Box regime: qualifying IP income is subject to a reduced effective rate of 9%

Highlights

  • Formation requires notarization by a Dutch civil law notary (Notaris) – adding time and cost compared to jurisdictions without this requirement
  • Must file annual accounts with the Chamber of Commerce (KVK), which are publicly accessible
  • Subject to Dutch corporate income tax: 19% on the first €200,000 of taxable profit; 25.8% on profits above that threshold
  • A registered Dutch address is required at all times
  • All official filings are in Dutch, though English is widely used in business practice
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For your business

What we offer

  • World-map illustration showing Commenda entities across multiple countries

    Incorporate and structure entities across 70+ countries

    Guided incorporation workflows with built-in compliance checks – from choosing the right entity type to completing the paperwork.

  • Commenda document management UI showing audit-ready status and a compliance timeline

    Save time with automated document management

    Commenda automates data collection, document generation, and filing – so your team does more with fewer hours.

  • Commenda tax filings UI showing VAT and GST returns across jurisdictions

    Automate your indirect tax calculations and filings

    Commenda automatically calculates the correct tax for every transaction and handles filings with minimal manual effort.

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G2 Reviews

Rated by the teams using it

Scores from finance and legal leads handling compliance globally.

  • Entity Management

    9.6

    #1 Ranked

    Set up your entity and keep it in good standing. Filings, records, and renewals tracked in one place.

  • Corporate Tax & Compliance

    9.1

    Top Rated

    Every tax deadline on one calendar. Corporate returns and statutory filings handled without the back-and-forth.

  • Sales Tax & VAT/GST

    9.4

    Commenda Leads

    Register for VAT, GST, and sales tax in every country you operate in, and manage it all in one place.

From the field

What finance leaders are saying

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“The platform works exactly the way I need it to. I have one team member who manages all of our exemption certificates, and that functionality has been particularly efficient for us. It allows him to handle everything seamlessly, making the handoff significantly easier.”
Matt Preston, CPA

Financial Controller, TRX

Timeline

From kickoff to open for business

Incorporating in a new country means unfamiliar filings, local requirements, and moving parts across multiple vendors. We handle all of it so you don’t have to.

  1. Onboarding

    Your details submitted once. Entity name checked, documents collected, filings kicked off. No back-and-forth.

  2. Entity Confirmed

    Incorporation done. Formation documents, company number, and registered address live in your Commenda dashboard.

  3. Next Up

    Tax ID obtained, VAT enrollment filed, banking guidance underway. Compliance calendar set for your jurisdiction.

  4. Open For Business

    You’re operational in a new market. Without a single trip to a government office.

Frequently asked questions

The Netherlands offers a uniquely powerful combination of strategic location, business infrastructure, and tax efficiency. Home to the Port of Rotterdam (Europe's largest) and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (one of the world's busiest cargo hubs), it's a natural operational base for European distribution and logistics. For holding structures, the Dutch participation exemption – which fully exempts qualifying dividends and capital gains from corporate tax – combined with one of the world's largest tax treaty networks (90+ countries) makes it a leading jurisdiction for international structuring. The Netherlands is an English-friendly, EU member state with a highly educated workforce and a stable, transparent legal environment.

Commenda manages the entire incorporation process – from choosing between a BV and NV, to coordinating notarization, KVK registration, registered address setup, and guided tax ID and VAT enrollment. We work with Dutch legal and accounting professionals so your entity is correctly established from day one, without the complexity of navigating Dutch bureaucracy or language barriers alone.

Most Dutch BV incorporations are completed within 5–10 business days once your documentation is received. The process involves drafting and executing a deed of incorporation before a Dutch civil law notary, followed by KVK registration. Commenda coordinates each stage to keep the process moving as efficiently as possible.

No physical presence is required. The notarization process can be handled remotely through a power of attorney, allowing foreign founders to authorize a Dutch notary or representative to execute documents on their behalf. Commenda coordinates this as part of the incorporation process – all managed through the platform.

Yes – every Dutch BV and NV must maintain a registered office address in the Netherlands. This address is listed on the public KVK register and is required for official correspondence from the Belastingdienst and other authorities. Commenda provides a Dutch registered address as part of the incorporation package.

After incorporating, your entity must file annual accounts with the Chamber of Commerce (KVK), submit a corporate income tax return (Aangifte Vennootschapsbelasting) to the Belastingdienst, and handle VAT filings – typically quarterly. Larger entities may have additional audit and publication requirements. Commenda's managed compliance service keeps you on top of every obligation so your entity stays in good standing and you avoid penalties.

Yes – there are no nationality or residency requirements to own or direct a Dutch BV or NV. Foreign nationals and foreign-incorporated entities can be 100% shareholders and directors. Commenda's team helps you structure ownership correctly for your cross-border situation, including any holding or IP structuring considerations.

Join hundreds of international businesses that expanded to the Netherlands with Commenda managing every step.