DUTCH COMPANY FORMATION
Netherlands Company. Netherlands Offshore Company. Netherlands Company Formation.
KGN specializes in Netherlands Company Formation and opening of bank accounts.

Netherlands Companies – Key Aspects
Types of Company for International Trade, Investment & Tax Planning
Netherlands BV (Besloten Vennootschap) – Private Limited Company
Netherlands CV (Coóperatieve Vennootschap) – Limited Partnership
BV (Besloten Vennootschap) – Private Limited Company
CV (Coóperatieve Vennootschap)- Limited Partnership
BV (Besloten Vennootschap) – Private Limited Company
Netherlands BV (Besloten Vennootschap) – Private Limited Company
Share Capital
The minimum authorised share capital is EUR 0.01 and the share capital can be denominated in any currency.
Classes of Share Available
Registered shares.
Bearer Shares
Not permitted.
Restrictions on Trading
Banking, insurance, assurance, reinsurance, fund management, collective investment schemes, trust management, trusteeship business provision are not permitted.
Registered Office Required
Each Netherlands company must have a Registered Office in the Netherlands.
Directors
A Netherlands company (B.V.) requires a minimum of one director. Director can be of any nationality and need not be a Dutch resident but the majority of directors must be EU residents. Corporate directors are permitted.
Shareholders
A Netherlands company (B.V.) requires a minimum of one shareholder.
Publicly Accessible Records
No.
Nominee Shareholders and Nominee Directors
Allowed.
Location of Meetings of Managers and members
Since 2012 the annual meeting of shareholders can also be held outside the Netherlands. To create some substance it would be good to hold the meeting in the Netherlands though if the other presence in the Netherland is minimal.
Personal Presence Required
No.
Taxation
20% for taxable income up to EUR 200,000 25% for taxable income above EUR 200,000
Dividends are subject to withholding tax at 15%.
Double Taxation Treaty Access
The Netherlands is party to more than 100 double tax treaties.
Requirements to File Accounts
Yes.
Requirement to File Annual Return
Yes.
Audit Requirements
There is not a general audit requirement. Smaller companies are not required to have their accounts audited.
Currency
Euro.
Exchange Control
None.
Language of Name
Latin alphabet.
Restricted Words
Words such as “Assurance”, “Bank”, “Building Society”, “Royal”, “Trust Company”, “Trustee Company” etc. will require justification.
Name of a Company
The words “Besloten Vennootschap” or “BV” must be part of the name of every Netherlands company (B.V.).
Time to Incorporate
One week.
Netherlands Company Formation Prices (B.V.)
CV (Coóperatieve Vennootschap)- Limited Partnership
Netherlands CV (Coóperatieve Vennootschap)- Limited Partnership
Share Capital
Not applicable.
Restrictions on Trading
Banking, insurance, assurance, reinsurance, fund management, collective investment schemes, trust management, trusteeship business provision are not permitted.
Registered Office Required
Each Netherlands company must have a Registered Office in the Netherlands.
Members
A Netherlands company (C.V.) requires a minimum of two members. Member can be of any nationality and need not be a Dutch resident. Corporate members are permitted.
Publicly Accessible Records
No.
Nominee Shareholders and Nominee Directors
Allowed.
Location of Meetings of Directors and Shareholders
Since 2012 the annual meeting of shareholders can also be held outside the Netherlands. To create some substance it would be good to hold the meeting in the Netherlands though if the other presence in the Netherland is minimal.
Personal Presence Required
No.
Taxation
Fiscally Transparent.
Double Taxation Treaty Access
The Netherlands is party to more than 100 double tax treaties
Requirements to File Accounts
Yes.
Requirement to File Annual Return
Yes.
Audit Requirements
There is not a general audit requirement. Smaller companies are not required to have their accounts audited .
Currency
Euro.
Exchange Control
None.
Language of Name
Latin alphabet.
Restricted Words
Words such as “Assurance”, “Bank”, “Building Society”, “Royal”, “Trust Company”, “Trustee Company” etc. will require justification.
Name of a Company
The words “Coóperatieve Vennootschap” or “CV” must be part of the name of every Netherlands company (C.V.).
Time to Incorporate
One week.
Netherlands Company Registration Prices (C.V.)
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Services related Netherlands Company Formation
KGN provides the following services related Netherlands Company Formation
Netherlands Company Formation
Dutch Company Formation
Registered Office and Agent Services in the Netherlands
Netherlands Company Secretarial Services
Nominee Shareholder / Nominee Director
Opening of Bank Accounts in the Netherlands
Full Netherlands Company Administration Services
Mailing Address in the Netherlands
Trademark Registration
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