Capital and setup budget
€0.01 starting capital; notary and registration fees extra
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The capital belongs to the business. Obtain a separate quote for the incorporation deed and registry work.
Europe
Private limited company (BV) · €0.01 starting capital; notary and registration fees extra · a civil-law notary must incorporate the BV

€0.01 starting capital; notary and registration fees extra
The capital belongs to the business. Obtain a separate quote for the incorporation deed and registry work.
19% up to €200,000 · 25.8% above
In 2026 taxable profit up to €200,000 is taxed at 19%, and the excess at 25.8%. Qualifying innovation-box income is taxed at 9%.
Ecosystem evidence, not proof of demand for your product. Validate customers, competition and economics before investing.
Companies can assess research and pilot-production partners for alternative ingredients or food processes.
The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency describes connections to European markets through ports, airports and inland logistics. Check the delivery route and product approvals for your customers.
A representative office needs no Business Register listing but cannot do business, sign contracts or earn revenue. Anyone staffing it still needs the right residence or work permit.
A BV has its own legal identity and can have one or more shareholders. Establish the ownership and management arrangements in its articles.
The notary prepares the deed and registers the company, directors and ultimate beneficial owners. Online incorporation still uses a notary.
KVK usually requires a Dutch business address. Registration from abroad is possible in exceptional cases with evidence of sustainable Dutch economic activity and the required identity and address documents.
Banks commonly request identity, address, KVK and beneficial-owner evidence, plus the BV’s articles and shareholder register. The government guide gives a typical two-to-eight-week review range; requirements vary by bank.
The 2026 gross monthly threshold is €4,357 below age 30, excluding holiday allowance. Other routes and eligible reduced-threshold applicants have different requirements.
The parent company and a separately incorporated subsidiary have different legal positions.
National observations help frame the market. They do not measure demand for your specific product.
97.0% of population
2024
US$1.33tn
USD · 2025
1.8%
2025
150.1% of GDP
2025
18.1m
people · 2025
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