Category: Q & A

Netherlands Euro Haulage License

Netherlands Euro Haulage License niwo logo

Navigating the process of obtaining a Euro haulage license in the Netherlands can be a crucial step for businesses engaged in the commercial transport of goods. This article provides a comprehensive guide on the requirements, regulations, and application procedures to help you secure a license and stay compliant with the European Union’s transportation laws. Join…

Work permit for UK director’s business visits from UK to EU country?

Work permit for UK director’s business visits from UK to EU country?

Question: I am wondering whether I, as a UK citizen and resident, can set up a BV and then visit the Netherlands and work at our Amsterdam office (here we will have several of Dutch employees). The visits will be from a few days to a week or so after which one of the other…

Establishing a European NGO as a US Nonprofit

Establishing a European NGO as a US Nonprofit

Question: Being a US-based nonprofit, we’re looking to expand our presence into Europe. Which European countries would you recommend considering the following criteria: 1) Incorporation costs; 2) Simplicity and speed of the registration process; 3) Ongoing maintenance costs; 4) Necessity of a physical office, given our remote work model; and 5) Other notable advantages or…

Estonian Company – Tax Implications of Profit Reinvestment

Estonian Company – Tax Implications of Profit Reinvestment

Question: Hi, I’m considering establishing a company in Estonia to trade electronic gadgets, similar to dropshipping, where I’d purchase from suppliers and deliver directly to clients. Can I loan the profits to another company instead of distributing them? What are the tax implications? Answer: Companies in Estonia do not pay tax on undistributed profits. This…

Q&A: VAT in Dutch EU Operations (UK Ltd. main office)

Q&A: VAT in Dutch EU Operations (UK Ltd. main office)

Question: As the CEO of a UK-based enterprise that specializes in distributing consumer electronics to various regions in the UK and Europe, we’re contemplating expanding our operations next year by establishing a subsidiary in the Netherlands, with our main UK entity as the shareholder. We’re considering partnering with a third-party logistics center in a central…

KVK and VAT for Scaffolding in the Netherlands

KVK and VAT for Scaffolding in the Netherlands

Question: I operate a scaffolding business that is tax-resident in Slovakia with primary operations in Sweden and Slovakia. My team and I focus solely on the construction and demolition of scaffolding. We’re looking to expand as subcontractors to the Netherlands for a limited period, not exceeding 12 months. Our posted workers will be in the…

I want to set up a food truck business in the Netherlands

I want to set up a food truck business in the Netherlands

Question: What are the key steps for setting up a sole proprietorship food truck business in the Netherlands, starting with just one truck and no employees? Answer: It can make sense to set up a sole proprietorship (often called ZZP or eenmanszaak). Once your business grows you can simply transfer the eenmanszaak/ZZP into a new…

Can My Own BV Sponsor Me in the Netherlands and Can I Keep the 30% Ruling?

Can My Own BV Sponsor Me in the Netherlands and Can I Keep the 30% Ruling?

Question:I’m a Brazilian citizen working full-time in the Netherlands with a recognized sponsor under an HSM visa. My wife is also here on the same visa. I benefit from the 30% ruling. I plan to leave my current job to start a consulting agency under a BV structure. Can my own BV sponsor me and…

Registering a Norwegian .no domain as a foreigner

Registering a Norwegian .no domain as a foreigner

I am a resident in Denmark and I would like to start a business to support Nordic clients so I want to register a .no domain but seems like it is impossible without having a company/Norwegian personal number. What are the ways to do this? Answer In order to do this you would normally need…

Working in Norway for my existing foreign company

Working in Norway for my existing foreign company

I just moved to Oslo last 15/10. I have started my new at 17/10. I have a contract with till end on September next year. I am working through my Portuguese Limited Company atm, I get paid in Portugal. Where, I am currently resident. Just wondering best option to work in Norway, if via my…

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