NFIA, helping your business bloom in Europe

NFIA, a Dutch government agency, can be of tremendous assistance in establishing or expanding your pan-European operation. For an overview of our free and confidential services, click About NFIA.  We'll help you discover how investing in setting up your business in the Netherlands pays you dividends all across Europe.

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NFIA New York 212-246-1434
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Shared Services Centers in the Netherlands

Your strategic location for bottom-line success

If you're thinking about establishing or consolidating a Shared Services Center (SSC) in Europe, the Netherlands is your answer. The Netherlands offers a:

  • Strategic location and highly developed telecommunications and transportation infrastructure that ensures easy access to your European customers
  • Skilled, multilingual, flexible and productive workforce
  • Government and tax environment conducive to business
  • International, service-oriented culture

Cost savings of up to 40% are not unusual with Netherlands-based SSCs - which is exactly why so many world-class companies have set up operations here, from Nike and Adidas Reebok to Medtronic and Sun Microsystems. They've discovered a combination of efficiencies in the Netherlands unmatched elsewhere in Europe.

Just look at what leading sources are saying about business in the Netherlands. For example, in 2007, IMD ranked the Netherlands #1 in Europe in terms of labor productivity.

In another key criteria for SSC's, multilinguality, Eurobarometer rated the Netherlands #1 in Europe as well.

In yet another study, this one conducted by IBM, the Netherlands was found to have the right blend of qualitative and quantitative factors to make it an ideal place for an SSC. To view chart - click here.

If you're ready for improved efficiencies and lowered costs, click on the buttons to the left and discover the many benefits of setting up an SSC in the Netherlands. Also, be sure to see Companies in the Netherlands for case histories from world-class companies revealing why they chose the Netherlands for their SSC.