Europe EU
International holding companies, Netherlands
Participation exemption eliminates tax on qualifying dividends and capital gains. 90+ DTAs. One of the densest networks globally. BV is fast (€0.01 minimum capital) and well recognised.
Participation exemption90+ DTAsBV (€0.01)
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Corp tax
25.8%
Fastest setup
2 weeks
Tax treaties
95
Region
Europe
What you'll need
- Resident director required
- Local registered office required
- Economic-substance test applies
- Minimum capital: EUR 1
- Administrative language: Dutch
- Legal system: Civil law
Tax and treaty profile
- Corporate tax 25.8%
- Effective rate ~19%
- Tax treaties 95
- VAT rate 21%
- Withholding on dividends 15%
Key treaty partners
USAUKGermanyFranceBelgiumLuxembourg
Banking and payments
- Banking is straightforward
- Stripe supported
- Wise supported
- Crypto banking available
- EMI license framework available
Considerations
If you want a lower headline rate
Dutch headline is 25.8% / 19% under €200K. Mid pack EU. For lower rates:
25.8% headlineEU mid pack