One of the most widely used jurisdictions for international holding companies and cross-border corporate structures within the European Union.
The Besloten Vennootschap (B.V.) is widely used as a holding entity for European subsidiaries and international ownership platforms.
The Netherlands is widely used for operational holding companies and international investment structures. Dutch corporate entities, most commonly the Besloten Vennootschap (B.V.), are frequently used to structure cross-border investments, acquisitions and joint ventures within the EU.
Many holding platforms are established in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague. Dutch companies are registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (Chamber of Commerce) and operate within a well-established legal framework.
Why international groups use the Netherlands as a holding platform.
Around 98 double taxation agreements in force, reducing withholding on dividends, interest and royalties.
The Besloten Vennootschap is widely used for European subsidiaries and ownership platforms.
Operating within EU directives on dividend, interest and royalty flows between member states.
Companies registered with the Kamer van Koophandel and governed by the Dutch Civil Code.
Overview of the Dutch B.V. holding company commonly used in international corporate structures.
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