Netherlands: BV, Holding and Innovation Box
A classic EU holding jurisdiction with the participation exemption, 9% Innovation Box rate for qualifying IP and a deep treaty network. We register a BV, design the holding chain and align banking and substance.
Setup time
2-4 weeks
Corporate tax
19% up to EUR 200k / 25.8% above; 9% Innovation Box
Foreign ownership
100% permitted
Main legal form
BV (private limited)
Futura Digital works with local partners and industry associations in Netherlands.
Alexandra Kurdiumova
Co-founder, Futura Digital
The Dutch BV remains the workhorse of European tax planning: participation exemption on subsidiaries, a 9% Innovation Box for IP, and one of the world's deepest treaty networks.
Market
Why Founders Choose Netherlands for Business Registration
Participation exemption
Dividends and capital gains from qualifying 5%+ shareholdings are exempt from Dutch corporate tax.
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Innovation Box at 9%
Income from qualifying self-developed IP is taxed at an effective 9% rate under the Innovation Box regime.
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Deep treaty network
The Netherlands has one of the largest networks of double-taxation treaties, very valuable for inbound and outbound structuring.
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Predictable corporate law
A documented and predictable BV framework with practical governance and minority-protection rules.
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Who It's For
Who Should Consider Registering a Company in Netherlands
Holding and IP companies
Groups using a Dutch BV as a holding above operating subsidiaries and as an IP-owning vehicle.
European HQ for tech
Tech groups setting up European headquarters with the Innovation Box and EU access.
Financing and treasury
Cross-border financing, treasury and licensing structures using a BV as the principal.
Funds and JVs
Co-investment vehicles and JVs using a Dutch BV (or CV) for tax efficiency and partner familiarity.
How we help you open a company in Netherlands
One partner for all questions
A Dutch BV is straightforward to register, but substance, beneficial-owner registration and the right Innovation Box / holding configuration decide whether the structure actually works.
Futura Digital manages the entire journey — from initial structuring to a fully operational company with bank accounts and a resident team.
- Incorporation: BV registration via Dutch notary and Chamber of Commerce; UBO register entry.
- Tax setup: CIT and VAT registration; participation exemption and Innovation Box positioning.
- Residency: highly-skilled migrant or self-employment residence permit for founders and key staff.
- Banking: corporate account with a Dutch bank or EU-grade EMI; substance documentation.
- Ongoing: annual accounts, CIT and VAT filings, transfer pricing and UBO maintenance.
Setup process
Partners
We work with selected local partners in Netherlands to support contractors, payroll and compliance for distributed teams.
- Local partner support for contractor management, banking compliance and personal tax accounting.
- Practical solutions for paying a distributed team and contractors across jurisdictions.
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