Foreign Companies
A practical guide to staying compliant when sending employees to work in another EU country If you’re a European entrepreneur planning to send an employee or consultant to work in another EU country for several months, you’ve probably heard about the A1-certificate and posted worker rules. But there’s a critical tax issue that catches many […]
This guide gives an overview of “exit taxes” across Europe, specifically tailored for 2025/2026. Things are moving quickly (for example, at the time of writing it is unclear how things will turn out with a potential UK exit tax). Exit taxation is a tax on the unrealized “on-paper” profit of your assets (like company shares) […]
You are starting up a new company in the Netherlands and you have a certain growth expectation? In that case, you will probably need to have some sort of funding. If you are not financing your business yourself, you should look for external funding possibilities. Luckily, the Netherlands offers a wide variety of funding networks, […]
Sweden allows virtual addresses for company registration but meeting real operational requirements is more complex than it appears. If you’re planning to establish a Swedish presence through a virtual office, understanding the gap between legal acceptance and practical compliance is crucial. Bolagsverket requirements The Swedish Companies Registration Office (Bolagsverket) has clear address requirements for company […]
A Hong Kong-based payment gateway company recently approached us with a classic expansion dilemma: where to establish their European base to serve UK, Irish, and Nordic markets. The Challenge The founder planned to relocate personally but had no existing EU/EEA directors. They needed full payment institution licensing to operate across Europe, with plans to hire […]
In today’s interconnected world, businesses expanding into new markets face unprecedented challenges. Geopolitical instability, climate change, economic volatility, and social unrest can severely disrupt operations and investments. This guide provides a practical, data-driven framework for assessing country resilience, empowering businesses to make informed decisions and navigate global uncertainty. This article is part of our Business […]
The Netherlands is a highly attractive location for innovative companies, thanks in part to favorable tax incentives like the Innovation Box. Also known as the “patent box,” this scheme allows companies to pay a lower corporate tax rate on profits derived from innovative activities. What is the Innovation Box? The Innovation Box is a tax […]
As a foreign entrepreneur doing business in the Netherlands, you have a valuable opportunity to reduce your R&D costs through the WBSO (Wet Bevordering Speur- en Ontwikkelingswerk) scheme. This tax incentive program is designed to stimulate innovation and research activities in the country. How the WBSO Works The WBSO offers a tax credit that reduces […]
As a foreign entrepreneur or business owner looking to operate in the Netherlands, it’s crucial to stay informed about the latest government initiatives, subsidies, and tax incentives. The Dutch government consistently offers a wide range of financial support programs to stimulate innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. Here’s what you need to know about the key […]
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 […]