Amsterdam
Key Competitive Attractions
Amsterdam Business
1. Amsterdam is able to meet all the main location requirements companies have.
- Favourable tax climate - corporate tax is well below the EU-average.
- Unlimited choice of locations - ample office and industrial space, of every different type.
- High quality of life - all the advantages of a cosmopolitan capital with a compact, easy-to-navigate size. Cost of living is relatively low for a European capital, and there is a healthy work-life balance.
2. Amsterdam provides easy access to new markets with buying power.
- Amsterdam is located in the heart of one of the world's highest concentrations of nearly 2.000 prospective, internationally operating companies.
- Excellent infrastructure and logistics platforms - Schiphol Airport is about two hours' flying time from all crucial business destinations in Europe: over 270 direct flights to 92 destinations worldwide; high-speed rail services to Paris and Brussels. The Port of Amsterdam has direct hinterland connections by rail, road and water.
- The Amsterdam Internet hub is the largest in the world.
3. Amsterdam offers a large pool of competitive and internationally operating, innovative service providers that give companies a head start.
4. Top talent from all over the globe.
- Available talent - productive workforce from 177 countries, 44% with a higher education, and an increasing inflow of workers from other EU countries. 80% speak English, 90% speak more languages.
- Flexible labour force - part-time and temporary work is very common.
- Relatively low labour cost compared to other capitals in Western Europe.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
We can show you the best locations, introduce you to people who can add value or knowledge, and help you navigate quickly and safely through the bureaucratic and fiscal barriers that are part and parcel of any cross-border business venture - all free of charge, strictly confidential, and without any hidden agenda.
What we can offer you:
- A single point of contact.
- We will link you to our broad network of public and private partners.
- Full programmes for fact-finding visits to evaluate and select locations, services and professional advisers.
- Advice for company staff and their families, including a wide range of international schools and other expat-related services.
- We can help you create a convincing business case for setting up in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area and help you with customised solutions.
Investment Promotion Services include:
- Intelligence - up-to-date information and data on your specific sector.
- Tapping into the labour market - attracting the right staff is crucial. Amsterdam inbusiness advisers will bring you into contact with the right people.
- Legislation and tax advice, on your legal and fiscal options, according to the specific situation of your company.
- Subsidies - identifying eligibility for subsidies granted by the Dutch government.
- Expat Centre - our one-stop-shop to help your relocating employees and their families.
- Continued support - our commitment doesn't end the minute you open your new office. We also provide a long-term service, and will help during your company's next phase of development in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area.
Existing Business Base
The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area provides a stable business climate. Amsterdam - the capital of the Netherlands - is an internationally orientated nation and Europe`s 6th largest economy. It profits from a stable and flexible business, political, financial and regulatory environment, a good protection of intellectual property, and quick, efficient and transparent permit procedures.
Amsterdam is a recognised business hub and one of the most attractive locations for international headquarters in Europe. Find out more on Amsterdam Business.
