Branch, Subsidiary and Group Structures
Once you have more than one company, the questions change: branch or subsidiary, one holding over many BVs, fiscal unity, intercompany loans. These guides map the group structures international businesses use to expand into the Netherlands and Europe.
10 guides
- Asian Companies Expanding Into Europe — Why a Dutch Subsidiary Wins in 2026Asian companies expanding into Europe in 2026 face new trade barriers, tax changes, and compliance demands. A …
- Branch Office or Subsidiary in the Netherlands — What to Pick in 2026Choosing between a branch office and a subsidiary (BV) in the Netherlands depends on liability, tax treatment,…
- Fiscal Unity for Dutch Group Companies Explained for 2026Fiscal unity (fiscale eenheid) allows Dutch group companies to be treated as a single taxpayer for corporate i…
- How to Add a Second BV to Your Netherlands Group in 2026Adding a second BV to your Netherlands group in 2026 is a straightforward process when you work with an experi…
- Intercompany Loans Between Dutch Group Companies in 2026 — the BasicsAn intercompany loan is a loan between two Dutch group companies, such as a holding company and its subsidiary…
- Managing Multiple BVs Under One Holland Holding in 2026Managing multiple BVs under one Dutch holding company in 2026 gives you legal separation, tax efficiency and c…
- Subsidiary Setup Costs in the Netherlands Compared for 2026Setting up a Dutch subsidiary in 2026 costs between EUR 1,500 and EUR 5,000 in professional fees, plus the BV …
- Turning Your Dutch Branch Into a Subsidiary in 2026Converting a Dutch branch into a subsidiary in 2026 is a strategic move for international companies that want …
- What a Netherlands Group Structure Looks Like for E-commerce Brands in 2026In 2026, a Netherlands group structure for e-commerce brands typically consists of a Dutch holding company (BV…
- When a Branch Office Is the Wrong Choice in the Netherlands in 2026A branch office looks like a simple way to enter the Dutch market, but it often creates Dutch corporate tax li…