Amsterdam for business

Favourable tax climate

International companies established in the Netherlands profit from various tax advantages. The current corporate tax rate is well below the EU average: 20% on the first 200,000 euros profit, 25.5% on profits above that amount. A stable political environment provides certainty for future transactions, investments or corporate structures, and gives expatriates a 30% personal tax income advantage. In addition, innovation is fiscally stimulated by the Dutch government.

Diverse business locations

The Amsterdam Area offers more than 2 million square metres of office and industrial space, ranging from flexible offices to refurbished factories, state-of-the-art warehouses and high-end locations such as the prestigious Amsterdam Zuidas. Check the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area's Property Report to see a business overview for each area.

In the northern part of Amsterdam (Amsterdam Noord), the digital industry continues to expand. MTV and Red Bull offices are located in former shipyards and a huge hangar now houses 250 artists in individual studios. The area acts as a magnet for creative industries.

The southern part of the city is home to the World Trade Centre (WTC) and the financial district and is only 6 minutes by metro from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and 15 minutes from the city centre.

Stable business climate

The Amsterdam Area profits from a stable and flexible business, political, financial and regulatory environment, offers intellectual property protection and quick, efficient and transparent permit procedures. One of the leading European nations, the Netherlands attracts direct foreign investment and has run a sizeable current account surplus for years.