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…
Category: Q & A
How does the Dutch legal and tax system excel compared to other countries?
I was wondering in what regards the Dutch law system excels compared to other countries and where it might be lacking Answer: Here are a few thoughts on this. Let me know what you think. Main advantages compared to similar jurisdictions (such as UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Nordics etc.): Read more about taxes for businesses in…
Dutch Business bank account application rejected – what do I do?
I received a letter from the ING Bank stating the following: Based on the information we’ve gathered and the answers you provided to our questions, we are unfortunately unable to accept your organisation as a customer. This letter outlines why we are unable to do so. Opening a business account is not possibleWhile assessing your…
Tax questions for UK Ltd setting up a BV entity
We are close to moving ahead with the need to form a BV entity and fit this into our group structure. The main company is a UK Ltd. I understand that it is usual for Netherlands-registered entities to levy a witholding tax of 15% on any dividend payments made to shareholders We also, however, understand…
Open a company in Europe to purchase goods – tax questions
We are planning to open a company in Europe for the purchase of products in the Netherlands, for export to our customers in Latin America and Asia. But i will appreciate if you can give us some comments about our 2 main doubts regarding open or not a company in Netherlands. The first doubt is…
Open a Dutch BV with US company and Dutch shareholder
Me (Dutch citizen and resident) and my American partner are planning to set up an e-commerce business in the Netherlands. This american partner would like to participate through his US company (S-corp). We would like to make use of a holding structure, but are not entirely sure what our options are. Whether or not we…
Sponsor UK employee for visa in the Netherlands
We have a UK citizen who we are looking to employ in the Netherlands and my understanding is that we need a Netherlands based company in order to sponsor his application for a work permit. On this subject, we also need support on completing the relevant application forms – is this also something that you…
Share a holding BV with a partner?
Is it possible to have one holding which is partially owned by my partner and I and still have the advantage of having a holding company?Generally would like more advice on what is better, a holding BV or a single BV company. Answer: generally I would advise to have your own holding company. This is where you will…
American opening a business and moving to Norway
I am from the US and am hoping to open a business in Norway. It would be to buy and hold real estate as rentals. I would also like to move over there to be the employee. I’ve read the rules for Residence permits and cannot tell if I would be approved. If I am…