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Netherlands × Government & Regulatory Affairs
Government & Regulatory Affairs in the Netherlands
Licences, approvals and dealing with regulators. In the Netherlands, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this work
On request
WONE Global can find the right Government & Regulatory Affairs professional in the Netherlands for you.
No WONE Global Partner holds this yet. Send us your requirement: WONE Global confirms whether a vetted Associate firm can act, tells you who it is and checks for conflicts before any work begins.
Bring a requirement →Netherlands at a glanceWestern Europe
Amsterdam · Tuesday 3 November
21:01
Local time
- Currency
- EUR
- Working week
- Monday – Friday
- Dialling code
- +31
- Region
- Western Europe
What the rules say in the Netherlands
Government & Regulatory Affairs, the essentials
From the Netherlands market guide: the points that matter most for government & regulatory affairs, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Source-checked research97% of statements checked against a source28 checked against an official source5 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-19Not yet professionally reviewed
To hire under the highly skilled migrant scheme, the employer must be a sponsor recognised by the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND), and the employee must meet a salary criterion set each year.
Salary measured gross excluding holiday allowance; different amounts for age 30 and over, under 30 and a reduced criterion. Turkish nationals are exempt from the recognised sponsor requirement.Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) · checked 2026-10-19The general real estate transfer tax rate is 10.4%.
2026. Residential property not used as the buyer's main residence is taxed at 8%; owner-occupiers may qualify for 2%.PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · checked 2026-10-19From 1 January 2026, property transfer tax on investments in housing is 8% instead of 10.4%.
Residential property bought as an investment.Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (KVK) · checked 2026-10-19The ACM has argued for amending the Competition Act to give it power to call in small acquisitions below the notification thresholds that may harm competition.
Policy proposal (November 2023), not confirmed as law.Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) · checked 2026-10-19
Read the full guide: Licensing, sector rules and real estate
Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Identify licences, registrations and approvals
- 02Map the relevant regulators and filing sequence
- 03Prepare the regulatory work
- 04Support ongoing regulatory engagement and compliance
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before government & regulatory affairs work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
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Cases
What clients bring to Government & Regulatory Affairs
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in the Netherlands.
Urgent Our licence application abroad has been stuck for months. Can anyone move it?Market entry, licensing & government engagementWhich licences do we need before we can start operating abroad?Market entry, licensing & government engagementCan we launch our product in this country, or does it need approval first?Healthcare, life sciences & medical regulationOur licence abroad is due for renewal. What do we need to do?Market entry, licensing & government engagementDo our labels and product meet the rules in this country?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsCan we launch a new product in our existing markets abroad?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsWe've received a notice from a regulator abroad. What do we do?White-collar investigations & financial crimeWe're bringing a sporting event to a new country. What do we need?Sports, athletes & sporting institutionsWhat do we need to publish our game in other countries?Copyright, media & digital content rightsWe're staging a festival or concert abroad. What do we need?Copyright, media & digital content rights
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