🇳🇱 Business Structures in Netherlands
Compare the available legal structures for company formation in Netherlands. Each structure has different requirements, costs, and tax treatment.
Private Limited Company (BV)
Besloten Vennootschap
Min. 1 shareholder
€0.01 (no meaningful minimum since 2012 Flex BV reform)
2–4 weeks
International holding structures using the participation exemptionMulti-entity groups with subsidiaries across EuropeIP licensing and royalty structures
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Public Limited Company (NV)
Naamloze Vennootschap
Min. 1 shareholder
€45,000 (fully paid up at incorporation)
4–8 weeks
Companies planning a public listing on Euronext AmsterdamLarge holding companies requiring share transferabilityJoint ventures between institutional partners
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