The Netherlands: attractive European business location
The Netherlands and Amsterdam in particular, is becoming an increasingly attractive location for international companies to set up shop and do business, as concluded by KPMG's Competitive Alternatives 2010 study. The Netherlands is the most attractive European location for businesses according to the study.
Amsterdam: Europe's cost leader
Mexico emerged as the lowest cost country that was examined, while of the industrialised countries, only Canada surpasses the Netherlands as more cost effective. Japan and Germany have the highest cost structure according to the study.
The Netherlands has a cost advantage of 1.7% to the United Kingdom, which ranks second among the European countries.
Competitiveness of the Dutch
The Netherlands rose significantly in the list of most attractive locations for international firms. Elbert Waller, International Affairs Executive at KPMG knows why: “The competitiveness of the Dutch has improved dramatically over the last two years. The homogeneous cost structure in the Netherlands contributed to this increased competitiveness.”
Furthermore, the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area scores high in terms of attractiveness.
Comparing business costs
The study compares business costs for more than 100 cities in 10 countries: Australia, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States with business costs now reflect those in each country’s major metropolitan regions. The entire report can be read on the website of KPMG.
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