Launch Your Netherlands
Holding Company
A Dutch holdco that uses the participation exemption properly.
The Dutch participation exemption is the gold standard of holding regimes - but it only holds with genuine substance and clean flows. Orbit incorporates the entity, runs the books, keeps distributions clear of the 25.8% conditional withholding trap, and handles your Canadian T1134 and surplus tracking.
Key Jurisdiction
Considerations
Setting up a corporate entity in Singapore comes with standard regulatory compliance items. Orbit ensures complete legal alignment with ACRA guidelines from day one.
100% Fully Managed Support
From resident nominee directors to local corporate secretary requirements, we cover every compliance checkpoint seamlessly.
Tax on qualifying dividends and gains
The participation exemption (deelnemingsvrijstelling) makes both dividends and capital gains from a qualifying 5%+ shareholding fully exempt, with no holding-period requirement. Many regimes cover only one.
DTAAs, incl. Canada
A vast treaty network plus the EU directives make the Netherlands the classic conduit for European investment flows, reducing withholding at source.
Resident directors required by law
None is required by statute, but genuine local board presence and decision-making are expected to secure treaty benefits and tax residency.
Top corporate rate
The headline rate (19% up to EUR 200,000) rarely bites a pure holding company, whose main income, qualifying dividends and gains, is exempt.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | EU-centric holding company, private equity platforms, multinational groups | Premier EU credibility |
| Setup speed | ~5–10 business days (notary deed) | Predictable process |
| Minimum share capital | ~EUR 0.01 (B.V.) | Very low capital |
| Local director needed | Not by law (but substance is expected) | Needed for treaty benefits |
| Company secretary | No | Lower admin |
EU-centric holding company, private equity platforms, multinational groups
Premier EU credibility
~5–10 business days (notary deed)
Predictable process
~EUR 0.01 (B.V.)
Very low capital
Not by law (but substance is expected)
Needed for treaty benefits
No
Lower admin
What’s Included & Pricing
Complete transparency. Review what is covered under our standard package and how our tailored corporate pricing is structured.
Standard Package Inclusions
- Incorporation
- Registered Office
- Annual Compliance
- Accounting & Recordkeeping
- Economic Substance & Annual Return Filing
Tailored Transparent Pricing
We tailor pricing based on your business profile, structure, and scope of services. Costs are discussed and confirmed after a quick review of your requirements - ensuring you only pay for what you actually need.
Why Netherlands Works for Holding Companies
Participation Exemption
Participation exemption on dividends and capital gains from qualifying subsidiaries.
Treaty Power
An extensive double tax treaty network (~100+ treaties) reduces foreign withholding.
Stable EU System
A stable EU legal system and a robust financial services ecosystem.
Institutional Favourite
A commonly accepted jurisdiction for institutional investors and holding structures.
EU Directive Coverage
Covered by EU directives (Parent-Subsidiary, Interest & Royalties).
Tax Regime For Holding Companies
Corporate income tax
19% up to ~EUR 200,000; 25.8% above.
Participation exemption
Exempts dividends and capital gains from qualifying subsidiaries (≥5% ownership, non-portfolio, and subject-to-tax test).
Withholding tax on dividends
15% statutory, reduced/exempt under treaties or EU directives with sufficient substance.
Capital gains tax
None on qualifying share disposals.
Interest/royalty WHT
Targeted anti-abuse rules may apply in low-tax or artificial arrangements.
Tax residency certificate
Granted when mind-and-management are demonstrably in the Netherlands.
Corporate Tax Calculator
Estimate corporate income tax under the Dutch two-bracket regime.
19% applies up to EUR 200,000 and 25.8% above. Qualifying dividends and gains are exempt under the participation exemption.
What You Get With Orbit
A fully managed, end-to-end statutory solution for international corporate holdings.
Pre-incorporation planning
Structure design, participation exemption validation, treaty mapping.
Incorporation
Notary coordination, registration, and Chamber of Commerce filings.
Substance & governance
Local director, board meetings, minutes, and ongoing oversight.
Accounting & compliance
Bookkeeping, management accounts, and annual CIT filings.
Residency & treaty filings
Tax residency certificate (TRC) and treaty documentation support.
Audit coordination
For medium/large entities with mandatory reporting.
How The ProcessWorks
A highly structured compliance timeline tracking setup steps from day zero kickoff to annual filings.
Kickoff & KYC (Day 0)
Collect documentation and confirm structure and shareholding.
Notarial incorporation (5–10 days)
Prepare and execute deed with a civil law notary.
Registration
Complete Chamber of Commerce filings; obtain company number and VAT
Substance setup
Assign local director, establish office, and activate governance framework.
Go-live
Banking, tax registration, and treaty/trading readiness.
Annual compliance
Accounts filing, CIT return, board meetings, and renewal.
What we need from you
KYC documents for shareholders and directors.
Ownership chart and intended holding structure.
Business purpose and funding flow overview.
Substance requirements (director, office, or full-service package).
Who this is ideal for
Private equity and investment platforms seeking EU base for acquisitions.
Who this is ideal for
EU-centric holding company
Private equity platforms
Multinational groups
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Treaty Power & Substance
Netherlands Holding Company
Global Entity Management Service
Pricing
Custom Pricing
Setup fee plus annual management fee per entity. Multi-entity discounts available.
A globally respected EU platform with world-class treaty access and the powerful Dutch participation exemption.
Jurisdiction Quick Facts
Why Netherlands Works
- Dutch participation exemption on qualifying dividends and gains
- World-class double tax treaty network
- Strong EU credibility for investment flows
- Clear path to tax residency with proper substance
Standard Package Inclusions
- Incorporation via licensed registered agent
- Registered agent and registered office
- Annual government compliance
- Economic substance and annual return filing
- Accounting and recordkeeping