The Netherlands as a business location in the EU
Have you ever thought about settling in one of the most innovative countries in the EU? Have you ever thought about a company headquarters in the Netherlands?
Dutch Intraco Holding B.V. offers you a cost-effective way of doing business in the Netherlands.
• We accompany you through the entire start-up process
• We organize the notarial incorporation date with our notary
• We organize your accounting and tax advice for your company on site
• We will provide you with an official postal address with a corresponding rental agreement
• We take care of your individual needs in the Netherlands
Not everyone needs a completely well thought-out company right away. Many people or companies first want to find out more about the Netherlands and their individual opportunities.
We can also support you here. We offer you a postal address for your representative office for between 3 and 12 months. Contact us.
Dutch Intraco Holding B.V. is a service provider focused on small and medium-sized businesses, inventors, engineering firms, start-ups, creative and innovative individuals.
Our industry focus is in
• new technologies in the energy sector
• new technologies in the chemical field
• High-tech systems
• IT & technology infrastructure
• Agricultural and food industry
• Life Sciences and Health
Here are some facts that will convince you:
The Dutch Economy Embraces Innovation, Digitalization and Sustainability
The Dutch economy rivals European and global competitors making it a welcoming, stable and rewarding choice for foreign businesses to invest. The Netherlands’ GDP per capita is above EU averages and ahead of most nations. The Dutch economy has proven time and time again to be a powerhouse on the global stage. The Dutch punch above their weight by ranking as the most competitive economy in Europe and fourth in the world according to the World Economic Forum, the fourth most competitive nation in the 2020 IMD rankings and fifth in the 2020 Global Innovations Index.
Competitive business climate
A competitive business climate rewards companies with government-sponsored incentives, especially for innovators. These fiscal endeavors are buttressed by a highly educated multilingual workforce and an openness to new ways of thinking. The country’s Expat Centers welcome internationals living in the Netherlands, creating a dynamic and diverse workforce to contribute to this economic success.
State-of-the-art infrastructure
The Netherlands is a strategic choice geographically. 95% of Europe’s most lucrative markets just 24 hours drive away from Amsterdam or Rotterdam. State-of-the-art infrastructure connects the Netherlands domestically and internationally, with efficient airports, railways, waterways and ports.
Future proof and innovative
The Netherlands fosters an unrivaled entrepreneurial spirit. By embracing innovation, sustainability and digitalization, the Dutch economy attracts the world’s leading businesses. Companies look to the Netherlands to tap into the public-private partnerships between the private sector, research universities and government that lead the way in future-thinking applications related to everything from agrifood and financial services to quantum technology. The EU Innovation Scoreboard 2022 ranked the Netherlands as the fourth best nation for innovators, a nod to the nation’s prowess for future-oriented thinking.
Incentives & taxes in the Netherlands
When bringing a company to the Netherlands to start a new endeavor, Dutch fiscal policies are important factors. A solid combination of the corporation tax rates in the Netherlands and financial incentives, make the country a reliable choice as a base for international operations. The Dutch Tax Authorities have a flexible and practical approach, with a proactive attitude.
Key features of taxation
Corporate income tax rates in the Netherlands are currently 19% for the first €200,000 of taxable profits and 25.8% for taxable profits exceeding €200,000. A special optional tax rate may be elected for profit resulting from (patented) intangible assets, by placing these in a special tariff box on your corporate income tax return: the innovation box.
Among other benefits related to the Netherlands tax policy, consider the following:
Stimulating innovation and sustainable foreign investment and entrepreneurship
The Netherlands actively supports new ideas and innovations. By creating a nurturing fiscal environment for forward-thinking companies, the Netherlands stays competitive on the world stage and supports innovation and sustainable investments:
Besides the above incentives, companies can also chose to apply for a Innovation Credit: a credit for companies with innovative ideas.
VAT deferment
Although VAT is highly integrated in the EU, the member states have some discretion in certain areas. Some advantages of the Dutch VAT regime:
Workforce in the Netherlands: world-class talent across industries
The Dutch labor force is diverse, digitally skilled, multilingual, and embraces a healthy work-life balance. Talent is trained and nurtured through various programs which are aimed at a variety of career stages. The programs actively match educators with industry organizations to develop training aimed specifically at industry needs.
A robust, high quality education system
Talent in the Netherlands is a huge draw for foreign companies. The country fosters a robust university system that produces some of the best graduates in Europe. In the QS World University Rankings 2023, 11 universities in the Netherlands were ranked within the world’s top 250. On program level, various universities rank in the top 10, such as Wageningen University and Research (#1 in agriculture), TU Delft, (#2 in architecture and #5 in mechanical engineering) and Design Academy Eindhoven, (#9 in arts and design).
A digitally skilled and multilingual workforce
The Netherlands’ population ranks the highest among European countries for digital skills including proficiency in using the internet, computers and software, according to Eurostat. The Dutch knowledge of English as a second language is also continuously recognized as the best in the world in the EF English proficiency index.
Welcoming workforce, local and abroad
Renowned for its advanced industries and excellent quality of life, the Netherlands is an attractive location for international skilled professionals. The high diversity in the Dutch population is reflected in the workforce, and DEI initiatives are high on the agenda. For businesses seeking a diverse, highly skilled talent pool, the Netherlands is the international location of choice. As a member of the European Union, companies based in the Netherlands can tap into the talent and labor pool from all other member states. In addition, remote and hybrid workplaces benefit from our excellent digital infrastructure.
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By the numbers, the workforce in the Netherlands is 82% service-focused, 16% manufacturing and 2% agriculture, according to Statistica.
The Netherlands' Superior Logistics & Technology Infrastructure
Through its world-class airports and high-speed rail, road and waterways, the Netherlands’ infrastructure opens opportunities within Europe and beyond. With access to 170 million consumers within a 500km radius, and 250 million consumers within a 1000km radius, the Netherlands can act as a gateway to Europe. Major economies like Germany, the U.K. and France are all within a few hours reach.
Infrastructure that facilitates business growth
Part of the Netherlands’ infrastructure are leading transport hubs including the Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port, and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The country’s connectivity, logistics and distribution capabilities are recognized as among the best in the world.
Beyond physical infrastructure, the Netherlands is also frontrunner in digital connections. The Netherlands hosts one of the world’s leading internet exchanges (AMS-IX), and 99% of Dutch households have internet access. The country scores high in the global digital competitiveness rankings, which signifies the Dutch ‘capacity and readiness to adopt and explore digital technologies as a key driver for economic transformation in business, government and wider society’. Companies in the Netherlands build their digital assets on this advanced infrastructure, with several industries leading the way in digitization.
Digital Gateway to Europe and the World
For companies that expand in the Netherlands, the Dutch digital infrastructure paves the way to opportunity, collaboration and success. With the help of its state-of-the-art 98% fast broadband coverage and 99% 4G coverage, companies are connected wherever they set up in the Netherlands.
Global digital frontrunner willing to adapt
The Netherlands is a digital frontrunner with the adoption rate of single technologies above the EU and US average for platforms, Internet of Things and big data. The Netherlands rated first for digital intensity by the European Investment Bank, with the services and infrastructure sectors very willing to adapt to new technologies.
On top of that, the IMD’s 2019 World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, scored Netherlands third in the world for IT integration, third for its future readiness index and sixth for its digital competitiveness. In 2017, PWC ranked the Netherlands first in the EU for outstanding use of ICT. Time and again the Dutch digital adaptation proves to be amongst the best in show.
Top connectivity through digital infrastructure accelerates data-driven business
As the world’s most connected country according to DHL’s Global Connectedness Index, the Netherlands leads for its digital infrastructure. 194 data centers support computing needs – with Amsterdam as the number one European hub. Together with excellent mobile and landline connections,one of the world’s largest internet exchanges the Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX), and the NL-IX, provide companies in the Netherlands with an excellent data transfer infrastructure. Expansive and reliable coverage and support give the Netherlands one of the lowest latency rates in the EU and in the world.
Direct connections to inland container terminals and destinations across Europe and beyond
The Netherlands is well-connected and stitched together internally and more broadly with the rest of Europe by an advanced network of roadways, railways and waterways. By facilitating the movement of people, products and industrial materials, the logistics and distribution facilities in the Netherlands provides ample opportunity for foreign companies looking to reach the 240 million consumers located within 1,000 kilometers of the Netherlands’ key hubs.
Roads
139,124 kilometers of roads crisscross the Netherlands, including 3,654 kilometers of motor ways. In 2018, lorries transported 680 million tons of goods nationally in the Netherlands or internationally through the Netherlands. Amongst one of many initiatives to create more eco-friendly transportation in the Netherlands Dutch roads are outfitted with solar panels to generate energy.
Railways
More than 7,000 kilometers of rails connect the nation’s cities and beyond. Freight lines, like the Betuweroute, link the Netherlands with Germany, representing the most important destination and origin of goods coming to the Netherlands via rail. In 2019, more than 21 million tons of goods were transported from and to Germany, followed by Italy with 5.5 million tons and Belgium with 1.6 million tons. High speed passenger trains, like the Eurostar, link the Netherlands internationally, with various lines to Berlin, Brussels, London and Paris among other destinations.
Waterways
The Dutch waterways used for business are anything but quaint. Seaports in the Netherlands provide excellent initial connections to Europe. A large part of the Netherlands is located in the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta, which enables transport links to reach the other European countries via either road, rail or waterways.
The Dutch rivers are interconnected through an intrinsic navigable canal and river system, unlocking the hinterlands of the Rhine, Scheldt and Meuse for commercial supply chains. 6,237 kilometers of waterways in the Netherlands are navigable by ships up to 50 tons.In 2018 alone, ships carried 238 million tons of goods along Dutch waterways, providing ample opportunities for ensuring a company’s needs when operating in the Netherlands.
Creating a sustainable future for all
The Netherlands is committed to achieving a circular economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050. As a signatory to the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, the Dutch government has a future-focused approach. As a result, an advanced innovation infrastructure has been established. This includes subsidized, collaborative innovation projects and R&D facilities with amended regulatory demands, among others. This provides an environment for companies to increase their impact and bring us closer to achieving our sustainability goals.
Eco-friendly as a way of life
The Netherlands’ sustainability values drive businesses to constantly innovate towards a better tomorrow. In the Netherlands, sustainability is a priority across every sector. The diversity of capabilities, from high-tech to chemicals, agriculture and creative, provides an excellent breeding ground for crossover innovation at the service of our planet and society.
High-impact companies that choose to invest in the Netherlands find an empowering mix of world-class infrastructure, highly skilled talent and a triple-helix network, where businesses, research institutes and government bodies, collaborate to solve global problems. Through collaboration, we can solve global challenges and create a better future for all.
Innovation opportunities await in the Netherlands
The world-renowned entrepreneurial mindset of the Dutch has long been documented. Inventors of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and electrocardiogram, it should come as no surprise that the Netherlands’ innovation accolades are among the best in the world. New technologies come to life in the Netherlands thanks to an innovation ecosystem that promotes collaboration between companies, research institutes and public organizations.
Forward-thinking culture
Open to cross-disciplinary ideas, the Dutch foster a forward-thinking culture that helps innovators break the mold time and again. The Netherlands is not just planning for the future, but also investing in it. Between 2021 and 2025, the Dutch government has dedicated 20 billion euro to future-forward innovation through its National Growth Fund. For this, along with many reasons, the Netherlands was recognized as a Global Innovation Leader by the Global Innovation Index and is among the top five countries on the which noted that the Netherlands’ innovation is leading on the continent.
Encouraging innovation
Promoting collaboration between private and research sectors, the Dutch government provides fertile ground for innovation to sprout and grow. Besides policy, forming partnerships and fostering an innovation-friendly business environment is one of the top priorities of the Dutch government. Funding is available for public-private partnerships in which government organizations are typically involved to help solve potential regulatory bottlenecks. In addition a growing network of Field Labs serve as real-life testing grounds for new innovations, and are complemented by a wide range of business services such as incubators, accelerators and subsidized internationalization programs.
Strengthening knowledge and skills
Known as a hub of research and development for global companies, clusters of research and education across the country provide that the latest knowledge and technology is available.
For example, Wageningen University and Research is a world leader in agrifood innovation and pioneering solutions for global challenges. Meanwhile, Delft University of Technology is changing society for the better, advancing a number of industries such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and medical technology. Furthermore, Eindhoven University of Technology and Brainport Eindhoven lead high tech innovation for photonics and battery technology.
Life in the Netherlands
On 30th April 2013, the day when “the Queen had resigned and it was the King’s first day at work” British writer Ben Coates was in Amsterdam noticing a typical Dutch phenomenon. “The Dutch capital had been hit by a serious outbreak of what the locals called, whose chief symptom was to urge to cover oneself from head to toe in bright orange clothing.” In the preface to his book “Why the Dutch are different?” Ben Coates describes a scene that is recognizable to all the Dutch around the globe. We Dutch are worldly, outgoing and industrious but we also like an opportunity to have a good party and dress up in the national color.
This approach to life, or quality of life in the Netherlands, plays an important role in attracting internationals and companies looking for a new home. It is not just based on anecdotes that the Netherlands is a good place to live and work, rankings show it too. The Netherlands is ranked as the world’s sixth happiest nation according to the United Nations Happiness Report, and is ranked amongst happiest countries in Europe according to Eurostat. The OECD also reports that the Netherlands has the best work-life balance in the world. The OECD gives the Netherlands above average scores in numerous sectors including employment, health, housing and subjective well-being. The Dutch agree, with 87.3% of the population giving their life a score of 7/10 or higher in 2019 according to Netherlands Statistics.
Balance
Living in the Netherlands means embracing a healthy work-life balance. Dutch employers and employees share the idea that a healthy work-life balance makes employees more motivated and productive. And it shows: part-time labor is popular in the Netherlands and the efficiency of Dutch workers is extremely high compared to other European nations according to the OECD. The Dutch value their time off, and employers offer a vacation stipend as part of salaries. The Dutch concept of niksen, literally meaning ‘doing nothing’, can boost one’s creativity and help prevent burnout by taking time to relax. A good work-life balance has the effect of making people feel refreshed and motivated.
Education
Children living in the Netherlands are amongst the happiest in the world. It could be thanks to the famous Dutch chocolate sprinkles, Hagelslag, which are fully accepted for breakfast and lunch multiple times a week. Or, on a more serious note, the high level of happiness could be in part due to the Netherlands’ effective educational systems. US News ranks the Netherlands in the top 10 for education worldwide, with its universities consistently ranked as some of the world’s best and with 13 Dutch centers of higher education featuring in the Times Higher Education rankings. A healthy public education system and quality international schools help create a secure environment for families and their children.
Safety
Dutch cities and villages are equipped with a network of cycle lanes that are so safe and comfortable that even the youngest and the oldest riders use bikes as the easiest mode of transport. In addition to increasingly demarcated bike paths to make transportation safer, life in the Netherlands is generally safe and calm. Only 1.4% of the population over 15 often feels unsafe according to Netherlands Statistics in 2019.
Healthcare and pension
The Netherlands ranks second in the 2018 EHCI (PDF) ranking for best healthcare system, with equitable access to high quality services. There’s also a great pension system for later in life. Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index (PDF) ranks the Netherlands as the best nation for pension and only Denmark also received an A-grade in 2019.
Cohesion
Gezellig, another essential Dutch concept, means cozy, but also embraces the idea of togetherness and a welcoming environment. Living in the Netherlands will illustrate this idea, where social and work environments function together, for local Dutch residents and foreigners alike. The Netherlands invites internationals with its 11 Expat Centers across the nation, providing a soft landing for families, whether it’s finding the right place to live or schools for children, so that they will be proud to call the Netherlands home.
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Managing Director Dutch Intraco Holding. B.V.
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