Supporting your business ambitions in the Netherlands
Expand your business in Europe’s economic hub, benefiting from a competitive tax system and strategic access to key international markets
Talk to our teamWhy the Netherlands?
Netherlands offers clients a key gateway to European markets. It has an attractive business environment and a network of double taxation treaties.
The Netherlands has the biggest port in Europe, in Rotterdam, and the Euronext stock exchange in Amsterdam. It's seen as an important place for business and finance.
How can Hawksford help you set up and manage your business in the Netherlands?
Whether you’re starting up, growing your business or expanding internationally, our experienced Corporate and Private Client services team has the local knowledge and expertise to help you achieve your business ambitions in the Netherlands.
With our in-house expertise and extensive global network of partners, we can help you access major markets in the region or benefit from what this dynamic and exciting jurisdiction offers.
Here are some main services we can provide in the Netherlands:
Starting a business in the Netherlands
Expert support in establishing your business, from registering as a Besloten Vennootschap (BV) to developing strategic plans, ensuring a strong foundation for success in the Netherlands
Managing and growing your business
Comprehensive support for business management and expansion in Netherlands, including strategic advice, financial planning, and operational optimisation.
Tax and accounting in the Netherlands
Comprehensive tax and accounting services tailored to ensure full compliance, optimise cost savings, and streamline your financial processes for efficient business management.
Payroll and other HR services
Efficient payroll processing and comprehensive HR solutions in Netherlands to manage employee benefits, compliance, and workforce optimisation.
Private client solutions
Extensive private client solutions, including trust and foundation services, philanthropy, family office solutions and more.
Meet our Netherlands team
Our specialists are proud to represent Hawksford and support you. They are experts in their sector and are an integral part of our global team.
Guide: Starting a business in the Netherlands
The Netherlands boasts numerous unique qualities that make it an attractive location for setting up a business. Our starting a business guide delves into the country's advantages and the common business structures for incorporation.
Learn moreOur services
Our comprehensive range of corporate services are designed to meet all your business needs, wherever in the world you operate. They include:
We handle all aspects of the incorporation process, so your entities are up and running as soon as possible. We then look after the fundamentals so that everything is in good standing year after year.
We liaise directly with banks to get accounts open for your entities and handle day-to-day cash management and fund flows going forward.
We provide directors as needed – from individuals to full boards – delivering effective day-to-day management of your entities.
We are licensed to act as company secretary across our international offices and provide all associated services, ensuring best-practice governance and proactive board support for your entities.
We provide expert compliance support to ensure your entities are completely aligned with local and international regulatory and legislative requirements.
Our experts will help deal with the key tax compliance, filing and reporting needs of your entities.
Our highly experienced team will work with you and all associated participants to ensure deals your entities are involved in are closed in a rigorous and compliant manner.
From the simplest trial balance to full-spectrum public accounts and board reporting packages, our teams offer full bookkeeping, financial reporting and annual tax filing capabilities.
Our local experts can assist you with a range of HR requirements, including local recruitment, immigration support, ongoing people management and payroll administration.
Where you need it, we are able to provide dedicated office space with associated facilities and equipment.
Our clients come first. Every time.
We take time to understand our clients’ requirements and ambitions, and also to anticipate their needs. We aim to exceed expectations by making every interaction meaningful and productive. We achieve this through our commitment to impeccable client service.
“We’ve been working with Hawksford since 2012 when we decided to set up our own entities in Asia. The China team is very professional and helpful. They took care of every step of business formation, giving us advice and responding to our needs in a timely manner."
Sophia Zhou, APAC Finance Controller, Moleskine China
“Hawksford has been a trusted partner, supporting Valextra with setting up entities and stores in Greater China, and demonstrating their deep understanding of local regulations, tax and accounting, and ways of doing business in the region.”
Frederic Ture, Managing Director Greater China, Valextra
“Hawksford’s professionalism and support have been exemplary, consistently anticipating our company's needs and providing invaluable assistance. They possess an in-depth understanding of the market and are always ready with insightful answers and proactive guidance.”
Veronica Natalini, Managing Director, Coop Far East
"Hawksford has provided us with all the help we needed during the incorporation process. We enjoy working with a team of people who are dedicated, supportive and communicate very effectively. This has meant the many challenges we faced were resolved very quickly.”
Chen Xue Qian, Financial Securities Affairs Representative, Jiangsu Xinquan Automotive Trim
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