Yes. Non-residents can fully own and operate a Dutch BV without living in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is one of Europe’s most accessible jurisdictions for international entrepreneurs due to its business-friendly regulations and straightforward incorporation process.
Yes. Non-residents can fully own and operate a Dutch BV without living in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is one of Europe’s most accessible jurisdictions for international entrepreneurs due to its business-friendly regulations and straightforward incorporation process.
In many cases, the entire process can be completed remotely through a Dutch civil-law notary.
Most applications require:
Although a Dutch director is generally not required, international tax rules may require sufficient economic substance in the Netherlands depending on your activities and corporate structure.
Many international consultants, e-commerce businesses, SaaS companies, and holding structures successfully operate Dutch BVs while being managed from abroad.
Bjorn is our CEO of Intotax. He has more than 15 years experience in Netherlands company formation and he is an international tax specialist in the Netherlands for 20 years. Here you can plan a 30 minutes free consultation or you can email him;
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