Netherlands company formation: 2026 guide

Netherlands is a onshore jurisdiction in the EU. Headline taxation: 25.8% corporate; participation exemption for holdings. Companies are typically operational in 5 days from approximately $6,500 all-in for first-year set-up.

Tax headline

25.8% corporate; participation exemption for holdings

Formation

5 days

From

$6,500

Treaties

95+

Substance

Substance decree — mandatory directors, payroll, office

Banking

ING, Rabobank, ABN AMRO

What we use Netherlands for

· Holding company
· IP holding company
· Trading company

Highlights

· Dutch BV
· Participation exemption
· Innovation box 9%
· Strong treaty network

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