Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency  - Funding & Support

NFIA has helped hundreds of international companies to establish their business operations in the Netherlands, and boost their business activity in Europe. NFIA provide a free, confidential service, which includes:

• Extensive background information
• Initial personal meetings to ascertain your business' requirements
• Publication of information across a range of online and printed media
• Personalised service regarding site searching and logistics strategies
• Comprehensive information and assistance on tax regulations, workforce issues and permit procedures
• Introductions to a significant Dutch networks and service suppliers, government authorities and other relevant investors
• Advocacy towards national and EU governments
• Personalised fact-finding excursions in collaboration with regional NFIA network
• Matchmaking assistance for international technology companies looking for European partners

NFIA runs a free, confidential service called Technology Matchmaking, which is designed to assist foreign technology companies in finding suitable European partners as well as a collaborative business environment. As a result, this service may achieve:

• Joint Venture agreements
• Research and Development projects
• Technical collaboration
• Manufacturing agreements
• License agreements

Incentives, Tax and Others

The corporate tax rate is set at 20%, or 25% for incomes exceeding €200,000. R&D companies may benefit from rates as low as 5%.

Business Accommodation Assistance

NFIA assist investors in the site selection process to help them find suitable premises as quickly as possible.