Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency
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Transcript Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency
Bas Pulles, Commissioner
Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency
Holland offers a strategic location and international business enviroment
Gateway to European markets and beyond
Central position in Europe and proximity to big markets
like the United Kingdom, France and Germany
170 million consumers within a 500km radius
Stable political environment
Solid economic basis - sustainable triple A status
#7 in WEF's Global Competitiveness Report 2011-2012
50% of Dutch GDP derived from international activities
Openness to foreign investment
Holland offers a superior logistics and technology infrastructure
Schiphol Amsterdam Airport: ranked as Europe's best airport for both cargo and passenger transport
3 direct flights a day between Dubai and Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
Port of Rotterdam: Europe's largest and most important harbor
DP World invests in the Port of Rotterdam expansion
Fast and efficient multimodal logistics networks into Europe
#4 in Worldbank Logistics Performance Index 2010
Dutch Customs: practical and pro-active approach - VAT deferment at time of import
Home to Europe's largest internet hub, the Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX)
Holland offers a conducive innovation environment and solid workforce
Open innovation approach
Organized public-private partnerships
Fast-track permits for highly skilled migrants
#8 in top R&D generators of Booz & Company's Global Innovation 100
One of Europe's most highly educated, flexible and motivated workforces
Dutch professionals among the most multilingual in the world
Higher output per person employed in industry than most other European countries
Dutch labor law provides a range of possibilities to flexibly engage employees
Holland offers a competitive fiscal climate
Attractive tax rates compared to other countries in Western Europe
Statutory corporate income tax rate of 25% (20% for first 200,000 Euro)
Tax rulings from the Dutch tax authorities: giving certainty in advance on future tax positions
Incentives for corporate R&D and innovation
Favorable participation exemption regime
Wide tax treaty network reducing withholding taxes on dividends, interests and royalties
No statutory withholding tax on outgoing interest and royalty payments
Favorable tax treatment for foreign employees (30% tax ruling)
Holland offers an attractive quality of life
Holland applies the same open-minded principles to making its society work
for both natives and newcomers
The standard of living is high
Cost of living is affordable
Dutch society is a multicultural one
Dedicated regional expat desks offer practical support
#6 in UN Human Development Report 2009 of best countries to live in
Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA)
The NFIA is an operational unit of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation
The NFIA was established for assisting foreign companies with advice, information and practical
support, quickly, free of charge and on a confidential basis
Founded 30 years ago NFIA already supported thousands of companies from all over the world to
successfully establish their business in the Netherlands
Support from A to Z
Preliminary in-person meetings to discuss your business' needs
Personalized insight and data regarding site selection and logistics strategies
Intensive personal guidance on tax regulations, labor issues and permit procedures
Introductions to a variety of Dutch networks and service suppliers, to government authorities and to
others of relevance to the investment process
Customized fact-finding trips in cooperation with regional NFIA network
Matchmaking assistance for foreign technology companies seeking European partners
Advocacy towards national and EU governments
Publication of information in a variety of digital ad printed media
Bas Pulles
Commissioner NFIA
Marco Smit
Executive Director
NFIA Gulf Region
Al Habtoor
Business Tower
Dubai , Marina, UAE
Ph: +971-4407609
M: +971-56-7584346
[email protected]
nfia-gulfregion.com