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Dutch Holding Company

The Dutch Holding Company is a company that has enough stocks in another company (subsidiary) to manage this company’s actions. Its only purpose is to hold shares in the respective company or companies.Our lawyers in Netherlands can guide you through the requirements, documentation, procedure and taxation, regarding opening a Dutch…

Taxation of a Dutch Holding Company

The taxation of a Dutch holding company is efficient and flexible, making the Netherlands a preferred location to base this type of company. The corporate tax law in the country and the easy incorporation are two other reasons why the country is a targeted location. A taxation lawyer in the…

Intellectual Property Law in Netherlands

Usually the intellectual property in Netherlands is referring to specific rights to use non-material things and have certain gains from this using. The owners of these non-material things have exclusivity on those and can manufacture or use it mostly in any way. Types of Dutch Intellectual property rights. The main…

Marriage registration in Netherlands

The law in the Netherlands imposes various requirements to be allowed to marry and to register the marriage with the appropriate authorities. For example, the minimum age for marriage in the Netherlands is 18 years. However, the juvenile court may waive the age restriction if there are serious grounds for…

Dismissal of Dutch Employees

Business owners in the Netherlands that wish to dismiss employees should know that the dismissal procedure is likely to take some time and regardless of the reason for termination it should be done according to the Dutch legislation. Employment contracts in the Netherlands can be terminated according to the type…

Franchise Agreements in the Netherlands

Franchise agreements in the Netherlands are not subject to a special franchising law, however, franchises are subject to certain civil law aspects as well as the competition law and the general contract law. All franchise agreements concluded in the Netherlands should be signed in good faith and be reasonable and…

Mergers and Acquisitions in Netherlands

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Netherlands refer to the process of combining or acquiring companies or their assets within the Dutch jurisdiction. M&A transactions can be complex and require careful planning, legal advice, and expertise in Dutch corporate law and regulations. Our lawyers in Netherlands can guide you in structuring…

Obtaining a Work Permit in the Netherlands

EU citizens and citizens form the European Economic Area (EEA) do not need a special work permit to be able to work in the Netherlands. Every non-EU citizen that wants to work in the Netherlands needs to obtain a work permit. Usually, the employer requests the work permit for the…

Opening a Travel Agency in the Netherlands

A relatively small country on the map of Europe, the Netherlands undoubtedly has a charming allure. With its canals, windmills, beautiful tulips and colourful old houses, the Netherlands is a mix of modernism and serenity, history and adaptability. Foreign investors who want to open a travel agency in the Netherlands…

Confidentiality Clause in the Netherlands

General aspects on the confidentiality clause in the Netherlands Confidentiality has an important role in mediation cases in the Netherlands, as it stops involved parties from communicating freely restricted information according to the confidentiality clause. In Netherlands, there are two sides of confidentiality: the duty of secrecy and its .privilege,…