What are the main types of companies in the Netherlands? Find out more about their characteristics and requirements. For detailed information as well as assistance during the company incorporation procedure you can contact our lawyers at: http://www.lawyersnetherlands.com/

1. Types of Structures in the Netherlands
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2. Invest in the Netherlands
• The Netherlands has a valuable set of features for
foreign investors who want to open a company
here:
 a good geographical position and stable economy;
 a good tax regime;
 good infrastructure;
 openness towards foreigners and foreign
investments.
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3. Companies in the Netherlands
• Foreign investors who want to open a
company in the Netherlands have a
wide range of options from which they
can choose the the ideal type of company
for their business objectives.
• The types of legal entities available for
incorporation in the Netherlands are
suitable both for small, medium and large
businesses.
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4. Types of Companies in the
Netherlands
• The options for foreign investors who want to
open a company in the Netherlands include:
 The Private Limited Liability Company (BV);
 The Public Limited Liability Company (NV);
 The Partnership;
 The Sole Proprietorship.
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5. The Private Limited Liability
company in the Netherlands
• The private limited liability company or the
Dutch BV is a popular business form. It
requires no minimum share capital but it
must have an issued capital and a paid-up
capital.
• The shareholders have limited liability and
voting rights and the company can have
multiple types of shares.
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6. The Public Limited Liability
Company in the Netherlands
• The public limited company or the Dutch NV is
more suitable for large businesses. Its shares
can be freely transferable and these types of
companies are also listed on the Stock
Exchange.
• It requires a minimum share capital and it also
allows for different types of shares, voting and
profit rights for its shareholders.
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7. The Dutch Partnership
• There are two types of partnerships in the
Netherlands:
 The general partnership (VOF);
 The limited partnership (CV).
• All the founders in the general partnership have
unlimited liability.
• The limited partnership has two types of
partners: ones with unlimited liability and others
with limited liability. The limited partners cannot
manage or represent the partnership.
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8. The Dutch Sole Proprietorship
• The sole proprietorship is the simplest
business form in the Netherlands and it is
incorporated and managed by a single
individual.
• The sole proprietor is fully liable for all
the debts of the company but he is also
the only one to benefit from the profits
made by this type of business.
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9. Other Business Options in the
Netherlands
• Foreign investors who want to expand their
business activities in the Netherlands can
open a branch. This business form is
governed by the foreign company abroad
and it does not have Dutch legal entity.
• Holding companies in the Netherlands
can also be used by investors who want to
manage assets.
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10. Legal Assistance for Company
Formation in the Netherlands
• The experts at our law firm in the Netherlands
can help you with complete legal assistance
during the company incorporation process.
• Our experts can also help you with tax advice
and planning in the country and other issues
related to investment in the Netherlands.
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11. Thank you for
your attention!
For more information please contact us at:
(+44)203-287 0408 (for international clients)
office@lawyersnetherlands.com
http://www.lawyersnetherlands.com/
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