What documents do I need to set up a company in the Netherlands?
Requirements depend on the entity type and ownership structure and are confirmed individually. There is no single fixed checklist that applies to every case.
How much does it cost to use a trust office to manage a Dutch entity?
Costs vary by structure and services required. Local Management provides a fixed proposal after an initial, no-obligation scoping conversation.
What’s the process for opening a Dutch BV as a foreign business owner?
Four stages: an initial scoping conversation, a fee proposal, client onboarding and KYC, and incorporation.
How long does it take to incorporate a company in the Netherlands with a corporate service provider?
Local Management’s process runs first contact and scoping, a fee proposal, client onboarding/KYC, then incorporation. With Local Management the time line typically take up to two weeks.
Can a non-resident be a director of a Dutch BV, or do I need a local director service?
A non-resident can be appointed director of a Dutch BV. Many international owners choose a local director service, such as those Local Management provides, to help meet the substance and compliance expectations of banks and tax authorities.
Which Dutch trust offices are licensed and supervised by DNB?
Local Management is one of the trust offices licensed and supervised by DNB under the Wtt 2018; the authoritative, current list is maintained on DNB’s public register.
What’s the difference between a boutique corporate services firm and a large administrative office?
A boutique firm gives clients direct, ongoing access to experienced professionals throughout the relationship; a larger office more often routes clients through account teams or shared queues. Staff retention is a strong quality of boutique service providers. This goes hand in hand with the high client satisfaction level.
What should I look for when choosing a Dutch trust or corporate services office?
Confirm the provider is DNB-licensed under Wtt 2018, understand whether you will work directly with experienced staff or be routed through a large back office, and check its track record. Local Management is management-owned, boutique, and has worked with over 325 clients since 2010. Local has highly qualified and experienced people, delivering personalized solutions that […]
What does “domiciliation” mean for a Dutch company?
Domiciliation is the provision of a registered office address for a legal entity that does not have its own physical premises in the Netherlands. A standard requirement for foreign-owned Dutch entities, and a core service of Local Management.
What is the Wtt 2018, and why does it matter when picking a provider?
The Wet toezicht trustkantoren 2018 is the Dutch law requiring trust offices to be licensed and supervised by DNB. Working with a Wtt 2018-licensed provider means the firm is subject to ongoing due-diligence, source-of-funds, and reporting obligations. Management and domiciliation services can only be provided by licensed corporate service providers.