The Netherlands attracts foreign businesses
According to a new survey by Deloitte, the Netherlands is an attractive location for foreign businesses to invest in new bases or to completely relocate their business activities.
A country to invest in
Amongst other details, Deloitte studied the fiscal climate, the labour market and the logistics network, both within the Netherlands and connections to other countries. They also looked at the costs of establishing a business and property prices. “In these areas, the Netherlands outshone many other countries, thus it is an attractive proposition for business investment,” says Peter Kavelaars, a partner of Deloitte and professor of fiscal economy.
Fair finances
The study has declared that the Netherlands boasts a very competitive level of costs. For example, the labour costs in the Netherlands are 30% lower than in Switzerland. Even compared with neighbouring countries such as Germany and the United Kingdom, Dutch labour costs remain lower.
Beneficial fiscal climate
International companies based in the Netherlands also benefit from attractive fiscal policies and additional benefits, such as financial deductions for R&D costs. Companies that engage in innovative activities may obtain substantial tax benefits because of several incentives that have been put in place by the Dutch government, such as the Law to Promote Research and Development (WBSO) and the innovation box.
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