The Hague is the third largest city in the Netherlands and business owners who decide to open companies in the country often choose this city as their location for business. The Hague is the administrative center in the Netherlands, the set of the government, the parliament; the Supreme Court and the Council of State are all located there.

With a vast experience in Dutch company formation, our agents can help with tailored company registration services in The Hague.

Business forms often employed in the Hague

Business owners have many options when it comes to choosing legal entities.

The Hague is a city chosen by business owners who generally activate in the services sector. This city is a major hub for large international companies and recruitment companies can prove to be a good business choice in The Hague. Alternatively, the city is also the capital of the South Holland province and an important touristic destination. Travel companies in the Netherlands can choose to set up their business in The Hague.

The first step for opening a company is choosing the appropriate business form. Like many other European countries, the Netherlands offers more options and the best choice depends on the purpose of the company and the business filed in which it will activate. The type of companies in the Netherlands are:

- the limited liability company (Dutch BV);
- the public liability company;
- the general partnership;
- the limited partnership.

Business owners may also want to consider opening a branch or a subsidiary in The Hague. These two types of businesses are suited for international companies looking to expand their activities. Our Dutch agents can give you detailed information about the advantages of each type of company.

We offer tailored company formation services to all foreign investors who want to start a business in The Hague.

Requirements to open a company in The Hague

Those who want to open a business in The Hague need to respect the requirements imposed by the Dutch Company Law. These requirements depend on the type of structure chosen, and here we should mention the fact that in the case of sole traders, there is no need for Articles of Association, for example.

In the case of a private limited liability company, also known as BV, the Articles of Association are required, however, there is no need to deposit a pre-established share capital like in the case of a public company which requires 45,000 euros.

Local companies must also have bank accounts opened with Dutch banks, and this is one of the most important steps when starting a business in the Netherlands. Other requirements which need to be respected upon the creation of a Dutch company in The Hague is to obtain the necessary business permits for operating.

Other aspects which need to be respected when opening a business in The Hague are related to the environmental and fire safety regulations. In this sense, municipality representatives will verify the premises of the company.

All these requirements can be fulfilled with the help of our company formation services in The Hague.

Company formation steps in the Hague

Once the business form has been selected, the preparations for registering the company with The Hague Trade Register local office can begin. Here are the steps for setting up a company in The Hague:

checking the availability of the trade name and reserving the one desired by the owner;
having the company’s statutory documents drafted by a public notary in The Hague;
filing the statutory documents and other information necessary with the Chamber of Commerce;
registering with the tax authorities for tax, VAT and social security purposes.

The steps for opening a company in the Netherlands, including in The Hague are simple and easy to complete. Moreover, with the help of our company registration agents in the Netherlands, foreign businesspersons do not even have to travel to the country, as we can handle the entire incorporation procedure locally.

What are the documents required for opening a business in The Hague?

The list of documents which need to be prepared for establishing a business in The Hague is not extensive, as it includes the personal identification papers of the owner or owners, the statutory documents mentioned above and which are made of the company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association, the bank statement proving the deposit of the share capital is also required.

All the documents which need to be prepared for opening a Dutch company in The Hague can be handled by our team agents who are very quick.

How long does it take to register a company in The Hague?

The Netherlands is quite an appealing country to start a business in and when choosing a city like The Hague, things can move quite quickly with the necessary support. Generally speaking, it doesn’t take more than a few days to have the company incorporated if you decide to use our services.

If you have any questions related to our company registration services, do not hesitate to reach out and ask us. Our business incorporation services in the Netherlands also cover other cities, such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Utrecht.

Doing business in The Hague

Entrepreneurs have more than open options for doing business in the Netherlands. Our company offers professional services, such as a virtual office - this is a convenient way for entrepreneurs to establish their activity in the Netherlands with less costs than having a traditional office. A virtual office in The Hague is a good choice for international investors who want to maintain direct contact with their customers in the Netherlands.

Holding companies are also a business option in the Netherlands and for those who want to speed up the process of incorporating a company, our company formation agents in The Hague can offer complete services for purchasing a ready-made company.

Why start a business in The Hague?

The Hague is one of the largest cities in the Netherlands and the capital of the province of South Holland. Located in the Zuid-Holland region, The Hague is also the seat of the Dutch government and home to the International Court of Justice, one of the most important justice bodies in the world.

Given these facts, it is no wonder that The Hague is one of the most prolific cities in the country. From an economic point of view, The Hague and the region it is located in:

- are home to 21.3% of the entire population of the Netherlands (according to statistics of 2016);
- the Gross Domestic Products of the Zuid-Holland regions was 150,6 billion euros at the level of 2016;
- the trading and the business services sectors represent some of the most prolific industries in the region, with 17.7%, respectively 16.4% of the workforce;
- The Hague is also one of the most important cyber security centers in the country;
- as for the Netherlands, it currently is the 5^th most prosperous country in the world.

Irrespective of the business field in which you operate or the type of company you choose to open in The Hague, our specialists can guide you throughout the entire process and offer you the adequate assistance. Please contact our agents. We can also help you open a foundation (stichting) in the Netherlands.