The European Dream: A Guide for American Entrepreneurs Moving to Europe in 2026
The statistics are telling: From 2013 to 2022, the number of Americans in the Netherlands grew from about 15,500 to 24,000 and…
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The premier path to EU residency and business for US entrepreneurs via the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty.
Explore Path →Regain frictionless Single Market access via Dutch subsidiary formation or branch registration.
Explore Path →Article 23 VAT deferment, EORI registration, and strategic warehousing in the Netherlands.
Explore Path →Fiscal representation, VOEC compliance, and entity setup for firms targeting Scandinavia.
Explore Path →Investor-ready structures, Startup Visas, and Innovation Box tax benefits in the EU and Nordics.
Explore Path →High-earning professional structures, BV/Holding setups, and 30% ruling optimization.
Explore Path →In-depth knowledge by jurisdiction

From BV formation and Article 23 VAT deferment to the 30% tax ruling. Everything a foreign founder needs to know about the Dutch ecosystem in one place.
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