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Netherlands × Tax & International Structuring
Tax & International Structuring in the Netherlands
Tax and structuring for businesses, investments and deals that cross borders. 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
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Bring a requirement →Netherlands at a glanceWestern Europe
Amsterdam · Tuesday 3 November
21:47
Local time
- Currency
- EUR
- Working week
- Monday – Friday
- Dialling code
- +31
- Region
- Western Europe
What the rules say in the Netherlands
Tax & International Structuring, the essentials
From the Netherlands market guide: the points that matter most for tax & international structuring, 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
Corporate income tax is 19% on taxable profit up to EUR 200,000 and 25.8% on the excess.
2026 rates. A reduced effective rate of 9% applies to profits covered by the innovation box. KVK reports that the rates and bracket are to remain the same in 2027.Government of the Netherlands · checked 2026-10-19A parent company is exempt from corporate income tax on dividends from qualifying subsidiaries in which it holds at least 5% (participation exemption).
Further conditions apply.Government of the Netherlands · checked 2026-10-19The standard Dutch VAT rate is 21%, with a reduced rate of 9% and a 0% rate for certain goods and services.
From 1 January 2026 short-term accommodation such as hotels and holiday homes moved from 9% to 21%; camping stays at 9%.Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (KVK) · checked 2026-10-19Dutch companies must withhold 15% dividend tax on profit distributions.
KVK states no dividend tax is withheld where a corporate shareholder holds at least 5% and the participation exemption applies; exemptions for EU, EEA and treaty recipients are subject to conditions and anti-abuse rules.Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (KVK) · checked 2026-10-19A conditional withholding tax at the highest corporate income tax rate (25.8% in 2026) applies to interest, royalty and, since 1 January 2024, dividend payments to companies in designated low-tax jurisdictions.
Applies to payments to related entities in listed jurisdictions and in abusive situations.PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · checked 2026-10-19The Netherlands implemented the Pillar Two global minimum tax as of 31 December 2023, in line with the EU Pillar Two Directive.
Large multinational and domestic groups within scope; separate dates for the income inclusion, domestic top-up and undertaxed profits rules were not confirmed.PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · checked 2026-10-19Employers pay the income-related healthcare contribution (Zvw) for employees at 6.10% in 2026, on wages up to EUR 79,409.
Self-employed people pay a reduced 4.85% rate through an assessment.Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (KVK) · 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 2026-10-19
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Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Review the proposed cross-border structure
- 02Identify direct and indirect tax exposures
- 03Consider withholding, treaty and transfer-pricing issues
- 04Coordinate implementation across the relevant jurisdictions
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before tax & international structuring 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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What clients bring to Tax & International Structuring
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 We've received a tax notice from another country. Do we have to pay?Tax assessments, disputes & managementUrgent We sell online to customers abroad. Do we have to register for their VAT or GST?Tax assessments, disputes & managementUrgent Tax was deducted abroad and again at home. Can we get it back?Payments, FX, digital assets & treasuryUrgent The tax authority wants our transfer pricing documentation. We don't have any.International tax planning & transfer pricingWhat tax filings do we have to make in each country, and when?Tax assessments, disputes & managementHow should we price and invoice customers abroad so we actually get paid?Contracts, commercial disputes & collectionsAt what point do our sales abroad mean we need a local company?International tax planning & transfer pricingShould we reorganise how our regional business is run?International tax planning & transfer pricingCan we centralise finance, HR or IT in one country?International tax planning & transfer pricingHow do we move cash between our companies in different countries?Payments, FX, digital assets & treasury
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