Welcome to the Netherlands desk. If you are a UK company looking to enter the Netherlands market or a Company from the Netherlands looking to enter the UK market, we can help you.
TRADE RELATIONS BETWEEN THE NETHERLANDS AND THE UNITED KINGDOM
The Netherlands has always had a long tradition of trade relations with the United Kingdom. Close geographical links make the Netherlands an important market for UK businesses.
More recently, the relationship between the UK and the Netherlands has been shaped by the UK’s exit from the European Union which has in turn effected trade regulations, tariffs and market access. Both the UK and the Netherlands have incentives to maintain cooperative and mutually beneficial trade relationships.
ENTRY INTO THE NETHERLANDS
For UK businesses looking to expand into the Netherlands, one of the biggest benefits is that it is a strategic location, centrally located within Europe, making it an excellent hub for accessing EU markets. In addition to this, Rotterdam is Europe’s largest port and is a crucial entry point for goods flowing into the EU as well as Schiphol Airport being a major international hub, facilitating air freight and business travel. The Netherlands tax system has many similarities to the UK, however setting up a company is more involved and can take longer than the UK.
ENTRY INTO THE UK MARKET
Like the Netherlands, the UK has an economy characterised by a business network of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), most of which are family-run. Although the UK market is very similar to that of the Netherlands, we understand that starting a business for the first time can be complicated and that is why we have made available a series of services that will help you in this process in the simplest way possible. Our guide and questionnaire below will provide you with useful information for starting a business in the UK.
Our BrighterThinking guide to setting up in UK.
Download our BrighterThinking checklist for setting up in UK.
If you would like to discuss your needs in more detail, please contact us.
Our relationship teams provide a single point of contact, with access to a full range of solutions including:
ACCOUNTING
Our team provides full support on UK cloud software or your own systems.
PREPARATION OF VAT RETURNS
Prepared on a quarterly basis with all supporting reports as required.
PAYROLL SERVICES
Generally, payroll in the UK operates on a monthly basis, with mandatory pension requirements.
CORPORATE SECRETARIAL SERVICES
Maintenance of local registers
AUDIT SERVICES
Our teams regularly audit UK subsidiaries of global companies.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
We can assist with the preparation of employment contracts, overseas visitors and local resources.
PREPARATION OF CORPORATION TAX RETURNS
Local compliance, supported with QIPs, ATED and CBC Reporting declarations.
PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
This includes any required group reporting
INTERNATIONAL TAX SUPPORT
Our specialist teams can also provide international tax assistance, including:
- Transfer pricing
- Global mobility
- VAT/Duty services
- Advice on intangible assets and patents
CASE STUDY
Contact Menzies Dutch desk team
To speak to a partner or for more information about the services we offer please contact either Sadie Channing, one of the Menzies LLP offices, or complete the contact form below.
Netherlands Desk
