Netherlands
Company Formation in the Netherlands
Setting up a company in the Netherlands is one of the most practical ways to gain a durable, compliant foothold in the EU single market. A BV (Besloten Vennootschap) requires only €0.01 of capital, the one-off KVK registration fee is €85.15, and corporate income tax runs at 19% up to €200,000 of profit and 25.8% above it. This guide covers company types, itemised costs, tax rates, the DGA salary rule, the filing calendar and residence permit routes, using current official sources.