Company formation in Netherlands
Private limited company (BV)
Legal minimum, year 1£840
Legal minimum, per year after£170
Typical year 1£3,205
Corporation tax25.8%Ease Banking
Every fee
Setting up
Government fee£70
About €85 KVK registrationNotarial deed of incorporation£430 to 1,100
Required€500 to €1,300
Registered business address£170 to 350
Required
Power of attorney and apostille (if not attending)£0 to 200
Optional
Share capital€0.01
Time to form1 to 2 weeks
Running it, per year
Registered business address£170 to 350
Required
Accountant£0 to 3,500
Practically needed
Legal minimum after year 1£170
Audit: Exempt for small companiesForeign ownersNo resident directorNotarial deed required; can be done by power of attorney
Tax19% up to €200k, 25.8% aboveDividend withholding: 15% (often 0% for EU parents)VAT/GST: 21%
BankingDutch banks demand local substance; KYC slow for non-residents
Questions
- How much does it cost to set up a company in Netherlands?
- The legal minimum for the first year is £840, counting only what the law requires and doing every filing yourself. A typical first year, with an accountant, costs about £3,205. The government fee is £70 (About €85 KVK registration). Share capital is not included.
- How much does it cost per year to run a company in Netherlands?
- The legal minimum after the first year is £170 a year. Running costs including optional and practically needed services range from £170 to 3,850. Audit: Exempt for small companies.
- Do I need a local director in Netherlands?
- No. No resident director.
- Can a non-resident form a company in Netherlands remotely?
- Not fully. Notarial deed required; can be done by power of attorney.
- What is the corporation tax rate in Netherlands?
- 19% up to €200k, 25.8% above. Dividend withholding: 15% (often 0% for EU parents). VAT/GST: 21%.
- How long does it take to form a company in Netherlands?
- 1 to 2 weeks.
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