Starting a business in the Netherlands
Setting up in the Netherlands is straightforward once you know the order of the steps. We coordinate the financial and administrative side so the company starts with a clean base.
The situation
Most founders can find a notary and register at the Chamber of Commerce. The harder part is everything that follows: which registrations apply, how VAT will work in practice, what the director's own position looks like, and how the books will be kept from day one.
Decisions taken in the first months are expensive to unwind later — particularly around structure, director remuneration and VAT treatment.
Typical examples
- A founder relocating to Amsterdam who needs a BV with a holding above it.
- A foreign company opening a Dutch entity to serve EU customers.
- An existing business converting from a sole proprietorship to a BV.
How Arquatus helps
Structure and set-up
We discuss the financial implications of a BV, a holding above it, or a branch, and coordinate with notaries and legal advisers where needed.
Registrations
VAT and other tax registrations arranged and confirmed, so invoicing can start correctly.
Accounting infrastructure
Bookkeeping software, bank feeds, invoicing flow and document handling set up properly the first time.
Ongoing compliance
A clear calendar of what is due and when, with the work carried out from the first period onward.
Talk to Arquatus
A short introductory conversation to understand your company, current setup and where Arquatus may be able to help.
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