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

If your business sells goods or services in the Netherlands, Dutch VAT may apply. VAT in the Netherlands is called btw or omzetbelasting. For international businesses, understanding when to charge Dutch VAT, when to apply the 0% rate and when to register with the Dutch Tax Administration is essential. The Dutch VAT system can look...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

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

An annual report 2025 deals with the performance, activities and results of fiscal year 2025, but in practice is usually published in 2026. As such, it is both a look back at the past year and a look forward to the future. In 2025, the importance of a well-designed annual report will increase due to...Read More

Outsourcing accounting Netherlands is a smart way to stay compliant with the Belastingdienst, save time, and gain better financial insight. From freelancers to scale ups and international groups with a Dutch BV, many organisations choose to outsource their bookkeeping, VAT and tax returns instead of building an in house finance team. In this guide you...Read More

Tax advice – BV – DGA – Year-end tips 2025 The 2025 tax tips BV are especially relevant in the last months of the year. Many tax schemes operate with a hard cut-off date of December 31. This means that choices you make now will directly affect the tax burden over 2025 and sometimes even...Read More

What Every CFO Dashboard Should Show and What It Should Not Dashboards should create clarity and decisions. Many do the opposite. Here is what to include, what to avoid, and how to make a CFO dashboard useful for management. By Oakhill Financial Services • December 19, 2025 • 8 to 10 min read What is...Read More