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Introduction | Information
NETHERLANDS
 
With a population of approximately 16.5 million the Netherlands are one of the most densely populated countries in Europe. It is one of the most stable European countries and is a full member and one of the co-founders of the European Union. The Netherlands is a constitutional and hereditary monarchy but executive power lies with the Cabinet Council presided over by the Prime Minister.
The Netherlands can in no way be considered an offshore finance centre. Corporate rates of tax are high at 35 per cent. However, concessionary treatment of some forms of income coupled with the extremely wide network of double taxation treaties signed by The Netherlands (with more than 100 countries worldwide) provide outstanding opportunities to use Netherlands corporations in structuring international financial transactions. With this extensive treaty network, the Netherlands is a preferred location to establish holding companies, finance companies and royalty companies.
- Slow incorporation 1 - 2 weeks
- Shelf companies available
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