The European home of 2,100 North American firms

And the list grows on. That's because the Netherlands' strategic location, pro-business government, tax laws and labor force make it easier to launch or expand your operation in Europe. Please view our video. And see why companies like Abbott Laboratories, Nike, Starbucks Corporation, FedEx and Cisco Systems have already invested in the Netherlands.

Key Solutions

• European Headquarters
  The right mix of people and resources make the Netherlands a cost effective location.
• Logistics
  The Netherlands has been called the Gateway to Europe for many reasons.
• Shared Services
  The Netherlands is the ideal location for your pan-European operations.
• Marketing and Sales
  The Netherlands has people & infrastructure to help you reach your European customers.

Q&A on Key Business Subjects

Answers the most frequently asked questions on setting up a business in the Netherlands. Includes insights into labor, legal, taxation & corporate issues, commercial real estate, logistics, living in the Netherlands and resources/links for additional information.

Knowledge Center

Our Knowledge Center supplies you with the facts, figures and web links on business in the Netherlands. You can also subscribe to our newsletter and request more information here.

News

• California-based Embarcadero launches office in Holland
• GE Benelux Opens Headquarters in Rotterdam
• IJS Global Opens Headquarters in Amsterdam
• Sencha Inc. Opens Amsterdam Office
• Cargill Unveils U.S. $82 Million Upgrade to its Cocoa Processing Facility in Holland
• DAF Trucks announces construction of new state-of-the-art PACCAR Distribution Center in Holland
• US TotalTrax opens European office in Holland
• Dutch Chemical Company DSM To Buy Kensey Nash
• Schiphol Named Europe’s Best Airport
• EU and Canada Expected to Finalize Free Trade Pact in 2012

How to Choose the Right European Business Location

Many factors can impact your company’s decision on where to locate in Europe. Like the availability of qualified employees. Salaries and business costs. Proximity to customers. Quality of transport and telecoms networks. Support and supply firms, and much more.

So before you make a move, take a moment to view or download our free White Paper. It will help you better understand these and other important business considerations and prevent you from making a costly locational mistake – and having to move again, later. Read our free White Paper now. Then, even if you choose to locate somewhere other than the Netherlands, at least you’ll know you picked the right location for all the right reasons. Click here to view or download.

Starting your business in Europe

The Netherlands is an ideal location for businesses that are coming to Europe for the first time. The NFIA has a wealth of information that can make your European entry easier & more likely to succeed.