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.

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

• GoGrid opens European operations in Amsterdam
• Illinois-based Midtronics opens new European headquarters in Holland
• Creative Niche announces overseas expansion into Holland
• Goldman Sachs to Open Amsterdam Office
• Nimble Storage Launches in the Netherlands and Germany
• MSD Animal Health enters public-private partnership in Holland to develop innovative strategies to complement bovine mastitis treatment
• More international partners to invest in Dutch Top Institute Food and Nutrition
• The Hague is Home to New International Financial Tribunal
• Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Announces €1 Billion Expansion
• Netherlands Ranks Near Top of Work-Life Balance Survey
• Utrecht International School Opens in Fall
• EU President Announces Near-Unanimous Agreement to Sign Fiscal Pledge

Food Innovation News from the Netherlands

Food for Thought

An e-Newsletter for food industry decision makers.  Featuring insightful articles, data, industry overviews and white papers, this eNewsletter will periodically report on cutting-edge agro-food innovations, technologies and activities taking place within the Netherlands. 

To read the first issue of Food for Thought on Weight Management, click here.  To read issue no. 2 on Food Safety, click here.  For issue no. 3 which focuses on Nutrition & Health, click here. Issue no. 4 focuses on Collaboration & Partnerships, click here.  Issue no. 5 on Sustainability can be read here.  For issue no. 6 which has Packaging as theme, click here. 

To subscribe, e-mail foodforthought@nfia.com. 

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.