Company Formation · Europe
Netherlands
Form a Dutch private limited company (BV). Formation is remote, through a notary and the Chamber of Commerce, with no resident director required. Plan banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration against that entity.
- Entity
- Besloten vennootschap (BV)
- Visit
- No visit required to incorporate
- Timeframe
- Typically 1–3 weeks, including notary and Chamber of Commerce registration
- Typical cost
- Notary fees of about €500–1,500 plus a registered address
Country overview
About Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy in north-western Europe. Amsterdam is the capital and the commercial centre; the government sits in The Hague. About 18 million people live here. It borders Germany and Belgium, with a North Sea coast. Dutch is the official language. The euro is the currency.
The Netherlands is a founding member of the European Union, in the euro area, and in Schengen. English is widely used in business. The country is a logistics and services hub, with Rotterdam as a major port. A Dutch BV sits inside the single market.
Brikseka forms Dutch companies. The usual vehicle is a besloten vennootschap (BV). Formation is completed remotely through a notary and the Chamber of Commerce (KVK). There is no statutory minimum share capital and no resident director requirement.
We then advise on a business bank account and payment gateways such as Stripe and PayPal. Approvals are decided by the providers. If your aim is to live in the Netherlands, company formation is not a residence permit — that is a separate immigration file, which we also advise on.
Company formation
We form a BV with a Dutch notary and the Chamber of Commerce, then stay with the file through banking and payments.
European Union
A founding EU member, in Schengen and the euro area. A Dutch company sits inside the single market.
Amsterdam and the ports
Amsterdam is the commercial centre; Rotterdam is a major European port. English is widely used in business.
Tax setting
Corporate income tax is published at 19 percent on the first €200,000 and 25.8 percent above that. We confirm the live position before you proceed.
How we work
From briefing to a registered company
Briefing
We review your business, the right entity for this country, costs, and whether a visit is likely.
Company formation
Local counsel, notary where required, and the commercial register. We coordinate the documents through to a registered company.
Banking and payments
After the company exists, we prepare applications for a business account and payment gateways.
After incorporation
Statutory records, a named contact, and introductions to accounting so the company can operate.
Also available
Business immigration
Forming a company in Netherlands does not grant the right to live there. If you intend to relocate, we also advise on Netherlands business immigration — including Start-up residence. Requirements, capital, and processing times are confirmed before any engagement.
After the company exists
Payment gateways
- Stripe, subject to Stripe’s approval
- PayPal Business, subject to PayPal’s approval
Operating stack
Business banking
- Wise Business, opened in the company name, subject to Wise’s approval
- Dutch banks typically expect a real operating presence
Provider lists are indicative. We confirm current availability, government fees, and account-opening requirements during consultation.
Business Tools covers payment gateways, business accounts, email, websites, and related tools after the company exists.
Consultation
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