eHerkenning for foreign companies has quietly become one of the biggest practical obstacles to Dutch tax compliance. From 2026, the Dutch Tax Administration (Belastingdienst) is moving more and more filings to online portals that can only be accessed with this Dutch business login. For a foreign-owned Dutch BV or a non-resident company with an overseas...Read More

Your business is growing, financial issues are becoming more complex, and you’re realizing that a bookkeeper or accountant alone is no longer enough. At the same time, it may still be too early—or too expensive—to hire a full-time CFO. A fractional CFO is an experienced financial director whom you hire on a part-time, contract, or...Read More

Pillar Two reporting Netherlands is now live. Under the Dutch Minimum Tax Act 2024 (Wet minimumbelasting 2024), in-scope multinational enterprises must submit their first compliance filings, and for groups with a calendar-year 2024 financial year the first statutory window is open right now. The two dates that matter: 30 June 2026 (notification and GloBE Information...Read More

A general fiscal representative in the Netherlands helps foreign companies manage broader Dutch VAT obligations. This structure is often relevant for non-EU companies that sell goods in the Netherlands, hold stock locally, import goods, make local purchases, sell to EU customers or need ongoing Dutch VAT compliance. Unlike a limited fiscal representative, which is mainly...Read More

Many companies are growing fast in revenue, but at the bottom of the line they have little left over. More customers are coming in, the organization is growing, and the sales reports look positive. Yet the pressure on cash flow, margin and capacity often increases. Growth feels good, but revenue growth without control can actually...Read More

If you are expanding into the Netherlands, one of the first decisions you will face is whether to open a branch or set up a subsidiary. In most cases, a branch is better for a lighter, faster, and lower-cost market entry, while a subsidiary, usually a Dutch BV, is better for long-term growth, stronger local...Read More

Typically, a CFO costs between €3,000 and €10,000 per month if you choose a part-time or fractional CFO. An interim CFO typically costs €180 to €250 per hour, while a full-time salaried CFO often comes out to between €250,000 and €600,000+ in total compensation on an annual basis. Which option fits best depends on the...Read More

A Dutch board director is a formally appointed director of a Dutch company, usually a BV or NV, who is responsible for managing the company and representing it externally. In the Netherlands, this role is part of the legal governance of the company, not just a business title. Depending on the structure, a Dutch company...Read More

Understanding Dutch corporate tax is essential for any foreign-owned company operating in the Netherlands. Whether you are setting up a Dutch BV, managing a Dutch subsidiary, or expanding into the Dutch market through a branch, you need to understand how corporate income tax, also known as vennootschapsbelasting or VPB, works. The Dutch corporate tax system...Read More

In 2026, AI financial dashboards have moved far beyond static charts and month-old PDFs. They’ve become proactive “navigators” that use agentic AI and generative analytics to automate data review, anomaly detection, and forecasting. On their own, dashboards are great at visualizing data. On their own, AI tools are great at answering questions. The real power...Read More