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1. LEGAL SERVICES IN
THE NETHERLANDS
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2. Legal Services offered
by our Dutch Law Firm >>
• Our law firm in the Netherlands provides
solutions in the following matters:
 Incorporation of Dutch Companies
 Establishment of Subsidiaries and/or Branches in the
Netherlands
 Special Permits or Licenses for Company Activities
 Mergers and Acquisitions in the Netherlands
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>> Legal Services offered
by our Dutch Law Firm
• Our law firm in the Netherlands provides
solutions in the following matters:
 Liquidation, Dissolution and Restructuring of Dutch
Companies
 Corporate/Commercial Litigation and Business Law
Consultancy
 IT Law
 Real Estate Law
 Tax Advice and Planning

4. Incorporation of Dutch
Companies
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• We offer legal assistance for the formation of BV (Limited
Liability) and NV (Joint Stock) companies in the Netherlands.
 What is a BV company?
The private limited liability company (BV) is a common type of
company for small and medium-sized businesses.
 What is a NV company?
It is a public limited liability company (NV) that requires a minimum
share capital of 45,000 euros.
• If you are interested in opening a business in the
Netherlands, our Dutch law firm can help you.

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Establishment of Subsidiaries /
Branches in the Netherlands
• If you would like to expand your business in the
Netherlands, you can choose to open a representative
office, a subsidiary or a branch in the Netherlands.
 What is a branch?
A branch in the Netherlands is an extension of a foreign company. It
is not considered a legal entity so all the responsibilities for its actions
are taken by the parent company.
 What is a subsidiary?
A subsidiary in the Netherlands is a company with legal personality,
characterized by the fact that part of the capital is owned by a foreign
company.

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Special Permits or Licenses
in the Netherlands
• Some business fields require a special license or permit in
order to conduct business activities in the Netherlands.
• Our law firm in the Netherlands can provide you assistance
for obtaining these legal documents.
• This relates to permits from local authorities, licenses to
conduct certain financial activities, requirements to hire
Dutch nationals etc.

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Mergers and Acquisitions in the
Netherlands
• The Dutch Competition Authority (NMA) is the main body
which handles all the activities related to mergers and
aquisitions in the Netherlands.
• Our attorneys in the Netherlands offers legal assistance
with procedures regarding:
• mergers and acquisitions in the Netherlands;
• purchase of shares in existing Dutch companies;
• other corporate restructuring processes on the
market in the Netherlands.

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Liquidation and Dissolution of
Dutch Companies
• The Dutch company liquidation process is regulated by
the Articles of Association in every company and by the
Dutch Commercial Law.
• Our Dutch lawyers and accountants can guide you
through the legal procedure of:
 dissolution and liquidation of Dutch companies;
 restructuring;
 bankruptcy.

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Corporate/Commercial Litigation
and Business Law Consultancy in
the Netherlands
• The Dutch Judicial System is formed of Rechtbank (the
court of the first instance) and Gerechtshof (a higher
court for appeal).
• The highest Dutch judicial instance is the Supreme
Court, which is situated in Hague.
• Our Dutch Lawyers will be able to represent you
throughout all the stages of a litigation case in the
Netherlands.

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IT Law in the Netherlands
• Our Dutch law firm offers you advice and representation
for matters related to Dutch IT law, including:
 Contracts
 Negotiations
 Litigation cases

11.  Due Diligence
 Sale/purchase agreements
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Real Estate Law in
the Netherlands
• For real estate transactions in the Netherlands, it is advisable
to first run a professional investigation, called due diligence.
• The due diligence procedure is a form of analysis performed
before buying a Dutch property, and it includes the verification
of all documents, financial situation, and other characteristics
of the respective property.
• Our Dutch lawyers will offer you legal advice related to:

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Tax Advice and Planning in the
Netherlands
• There are three types of taxable income in the
Netherlands, classified into so-called boxes.
• Whether or not you are familiar with the Dutch taxation
system, our lawyers can offer you advice on:
 Dutch taxation methods
 Legal minimization of taxes

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Legal Services in the Netherlands
• For legal assistance related to
company formation in the
Netherlands or any other legal issues
that you or your business may
encounter, you can ask for
consultancy from our lawyers in the
Netherlands.

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Thank you for your
attention!
Please contact us for more information at:
(+44)203-287 0408
office@lawyersnetherlands.com
http://www.lawyersnetherlands.com/