Our law firm in the Netherlands offers a diverse range of services, with a focus on dispute resolution, business formation and company law. We have an extensive experience in working with both local and foreign investors and our experienced lawyers can help investors who are just starting their business in the country as well as those who have been running a Dutch business for a number of years.
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Our main services
We strive to deliver optimal results, tailored to the needs of our clients. Every case is unique and our team focuses on developing an adequate client strategy, one that will consider both the effectiveness of the method as well as the costs, an important aspect to consider when entering litigation. Quality legal representation is the core of our activities and our lawyers specialize in a wide array of matters, from commercial litigation to intellectual property disputes, international trade, labor and employment as well as financial services litigation and cross-border disputes.
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| Our main legal services in Holland |
Our legal services in Holland are primarily focused on the needs of businessmen. In this sense, we offer assistance in starting or expanding a company, corporate tax advice, employment law, international commercial law, litigation, mergers and acqusitions and many more. At the same, our services are designed for individuals, who can contact us in family law matters, inheritance, immigration issues, real estate, etc. |
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VAT registration |
Our lawyers can help all entities liable to the payment of the VAT register with the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration. We can offer tailored advice on the tax obligations of each entity (the rules may vary based on its business activity) and after the registration, we provide tax filing services. |
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Open a bank account |
Individuals and corporate clients can open a bank account in the Netherlands with the assistance of our team. Our team can help you select a commercial bank and prepare the mandatory documentation (identity documents of the applicant, residency information, and for corporate clients, the company’s constitutive documents and certificate of registration issued by the Dutch Business Register). |
| Open a public company |
A public company is a type of entity that can be listed on the stock exchange. Its registration follows the standard registration steps (sign the bylaws, assign a registered address and a trade name, register for taxation, register with the Business Register, etc.). For stock exchange listing, separate conditions have to be met (on matters such as the years of existence, shares value, profitability). |
| Open a branch/subsidiary |
They are incorporated following the basic registration requirements. The main difference between the 2 is that the branch is a structure without legal personality, dependent on its parent, while the subsidiary is incorporated as one of the business forms available in the Netherlands. They have different advantages and obligations, which can be detailed by our team. |
| Purchase a property |
We can help you find a suitable property, complete due diligence, negociate the sale price, sign the purchase deed and the transfer contract, register the new ownership with the Land Registry. |
| Register a trademark |
Our legal services in Holland include: advice on the applicable law, registration with the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP), gather the registration documentation, offer legal representation in opposition cases, assist in trademark renewals. |
| Debt collection services |
Our lawyers can provide legal assistance in the collection of various types of debts, arising from mortagages, commercial contracts, business debt, loans, credit, etc. You can rely on us on out-of-court and court proceedings. |
| Legal assistance in incorporation local company types |
Clients can obtain company formation services for the following business forms: – limited liability company (private and public), – partnership, – sole trader, – cooperative, – branch office, – representative office, – foundation. |
| Open a partnership | We offer services for registration with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce, submit the application file, gather the documentation, offer assistance on the basic requirements for incorporation, assist in tax matters. |
| Sign a will |
Our team can present the types of wills available in the Netherlands (holographic, notarial and emergency wills), the conditions for signing them, the main provisions, etc. We offer full support on the procedures deriving from the Dutch Inheritance Law (heirs, contesting wills). |
| Corporate tax |
Our lawyers can assist our commercial clients in registering for corporate taxation. We can offer tax assistance on how the tax is imposed (applied on worldwide income or on Dutch-sourced income), the types of entities charged with it, activities or entities exempt from the payment, etc. |
| Register a holding |
A holding must be registered as per the rules of company incorporation in the Netherlands, as it represents a Dutch legal entity registered for the purpose of owning shares in other businesses. However, the holding can benefit from tax deductions based on their ownership share in other businesses (we can present these tax policies). |
| Open a sole trader |
We can assist individuals who want to start their own business by registering a sole trader, the simplest way of engaging in commercial activities. |
| Company formation services |
– select a business structure, – obtain a trade name, – drawing up the bylaws, – prepare documentation required by each institution involved in the registration process, – find a suitable business address (by renting or purchasing an office space), – apply for business permits and licenses, – assist in business immigration matters |
The list below includes several of our top services:
- Litigation: legal representation and assistance for clients involved in lawsuits.
- Company formation in the Netherlands: complete services for investors who are looking to open a company in the Netherlands.
- Tax advice and tax planning: Tax Law counseling and advice, tax minimization strategies and compliance for all types of companies, VAT registration.
- Employment and labor: concluding employment contracts, signing confidentiality agreements and resolving employee disputes.
- International trade: services tailored to the needs of companies in the trade sector, legal counseling for import and export regulations as well as other matters.
- Real estate: we can represent clients who wish to purchase property in the Netherlands or who are involved in real estate litigation.
Below, our team describes in more detail some of the legal services we provide in the Netherlands. Please keep in mind that you can reach out to our team of Dutch lawyers if you have more questions about a particular type of service such as debt collection or if you wish to schedule an initial legal advice.
Litigation in the Netherlands
Our experienced trial attorneys in the Netherlands can help represent clients in court as well as in arbitration courts. We understand the complexity of litigation, we strive to deliver solutions that will be satisfactory in terms of overall costs, and the time needed to solve the dispute. Court litigation is necessary in many cases, however, it is not the only course of action that is possible. Arbitration can be used successfully in a number of cases including for solving corporate and commercial matters.
Business dispute litigation is one of our main practice areas and our team has experience in working with multinational and national companies. We understand the complexity of business litigation and are able to provide the needed legal assistance in matters concerning mergers and acquisitions, litigation, disputes that involve companies in the financial services industry as well as the banking sector and in virtually any business sector in the country.
Incorporation of Dutch Companies
If you want to open a business in the Netherlands, our Dutch law firm can offer you legal assistance and representation for the formation of BV (Limited Liability) and NV (Joint Stock) companies, both owning and trading companies. We also offer services related to company formation such as: company domiciliation, accounting services, tax advice.
Our services include complete assistance for businessmen who want to open a company in Netherlands, including:
- Choosing the type of company: this is an important initial choice and our lawyers can advise investors on the existing business forms.
- Company name check: it is mandatory for the name to be a unique one; our specialists can perform a company name check.
- Company documents: we can draw up the company’s Articles of Association and Memorandum.
- Company bank account: our team can help investors open a bank account in Netherlands for the new business entity.
- Registration: once all of the documents are complete and the application for registration is filled in, we can help investors submit the registration form and documents to the Company Registry.
You should know that if you are considering starting a trading company, then, after its registration, it is mandatory to obtain the EORI number in the Netherlands.
Establishment of Subsidiaries and/or Branches in Netherlands
When international companies decide to do business in the Netherlands, they must choose the appropriate business form. Our legal services in Holland are related to the setup of Dutch legal entities with or without independent legal personality: subsidiaries or branches and representative offices. We can provide complete information about the advantages of each business type available for international companies on the Dutch market.
Special Permits or Licences for Company Activities
Some business fields in the Netherlands may require special permits in order to be able to provide services on the Dutch market. We can provide a complete list of the business activities regulated under Dutch law and our attorneys in the Netherlands can offer assistance for obtaining the permits and licenses needed in order to conduct business activities in Netherlands. This relates to permits from local authorities, licenses to conduct certain financial activities, requirements to hire Dutch nationals and others.
Mergers and Acquitions in Holland
Our Dutch law firm can help you with mergers and acquisitions in the Netherlands, as well as purchasing shares in existing Dutch companies and corporate restructuring on the Dutch market. Our experts can help you choose the right company if you want to take over an existing business.
Liquidation, Dissolution and Restructuring of Dutch Companies
Whenever companies find themselves in financial difficulty, it is best to seek the services of professionals that can handle the delicate situation and help the company recover or take the necessary steps. Our Dutch lawyers and accountants can provide legal assistance related to the dissolution and liquidation of Dutch companies, restructuring and bankruptcy procedures.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation and Business Law
Our Dutch lawyers are able to represent you throughout all the stages of a litigation in the Netherlands and any litigation related to business law. The duration of a lawsuits in the Netherlands can vary according to the complexity of the case. Our Dutch attorneys can represent you throughout every legal stage.
IT Law
Information technology law (IT law) governs the distribution of digital information and computer software. If you are running an IT business in the Netherlands, our Dutch law firm can provide advice and representation for matters related to the Dutch IT law, including but not limited to, contracts, negotiations and litigation.
Real Estate Law
If you want to buy a property in the Netherlands, our Dutch attorneys can help you with various legal issues that concern the draw up of the sale and purchase agreements, particularities of the Real Estate Law in the Netherlands and real estate due diligence services.
Tax Advice and Tax Planning
The Netherlands is one of the EU countries with an attractive tax system. We can provide a detailed insight into the Dutch taxation system. Your company can benefit from all the available tax incentives and our specialists can help you find the right tax minimization method.
Working with a team of professional lawyers in the Netherlands can have a significant impact on the business activities. A dedicated team, like the one at our law firm, will handle all of the legal aspects concerning the business entity, for an efficient and productive functioning of the company. With our legal insight, investors and entrepreneurs in the Netherlands can run their business in full compliance with all of the currently applicable laws. Our team is an effective and dependable partner, so that company owners can focus on what matters most: growing their business. Our team can offer you specialized tax consultancy, from tax minimization advice to tips on how to take advantage of the provisions of the double tax treaties signed by Netherlands.
Feel free to contact our team of lawyers for any legal issue you may deal with. In case you need legal services in other jurisdictions, for example in Singapore, we can put you in contact with our partners.