Open a company in Netherlands — Complete Guide 2026

Everything you need to know about company formation in Netherlands. Fees, timeline, VAT rates, required documents, and invoicing compliance.

Key Facts

Capital city: Amsterdam
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Standard VAT: 21%
Reduced VAT: 9%
Min. share capital: €0.01 (BV)
Formation time: 5–10 days
Formation fee: €150–800

Available Company Types

BV
NV
Eenmanszaak

E-Invoicing Format

PEPPOL / UBL (mandatory for B2G)

Required Invoice Fields in Netherlands

These fields are mandatory on every compliant invoice.

KvK number

Buyer VAT ID

Seller VAT ID

Invoice date

Invoice number

Line items

Source: Netherlands tax authority

VAT Reverse-Charge for Netherlands

When selling B2B cross-border from or to Netherlands, the reverse-charge mechanism applies. Atlas-EU detects this automatically.

Threshold: B2B cross-border within EU.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum share capital for a company in Netherlands?

The minimum share capital in Netherlands is €0.01 (BV).

How long does it take to register a company in Netherlands?

Company formation in Netherlands typically takes 5–10 days.

What is the VAT rate in Netherlands?

The standard VAT rate in Netherlands is 21%. The reduced rate is 9%.

Not covered in this guide: Actual company registration filing (we provide guidance, not filing services); bank account/EMI integration; tax return filing; payroll/HR.