What is the Wtt 2018, and why does it matter when picking a provider?
The Wet toezicht trustkantoren 2018 (Wtt 2018), or Act on the Supervision of Trust Offices 2018, is the Dutch law that requires trust offices to be licensed and supervised by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). It protects the integrity of the Dutch financial system by setting rules for companies that provide trust services, such as acting […]
Do I need a corporate service provider to set up a company in the Netherlands as a foreigner?
There is no legal requirement to use a corporate service provider. However, in practice a licensed trust office handles the registered address, local director and KYC/compliance requirements that are difficult to satisfy without an existing Dutch presence. What You Need to Set Up a Dutch BV A BV is incorporated through a civil-law notary by […]
What is a trust office (trustkantoor) in the Netherlands?
A trust office (trustkantoor) is a Dutch service provider that holds a licence from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) to provide trust services to legal entities and companies. These services include acting as a director, providing a registered address together with other administrative services, and acting as an administrative representative. Local Management is a DNB-licensed trust […]