Dutch Trade & Import Compliance

Whether you are entering the European market for the first time or expanding your existing operations. Having the right tax infrastructure in place is essential for compliant and efficient cross-border trade.

Crowe Peak supports international businesses from the initial setup through ongoing VAT compliance. By arranging the registrations, licenses and fiscal representation required to import and trade goods via the Netherlands. We help businesses meet Dutch and EU VAT requirements, avoid unnecessary customs delays and establish an efficient tax setup from day one.

Our services

• Dutch Company Incorporation: Complete assistance with setting up a Dutch legal entity. We guide you through the entire notarization process and corporate structuring. Providing your business with a compliant, rock-solid foundation for expanding into the Netherlands and the wider European Union.

• Dutch VAT Registration: Handling the full Dutch VAT registration process from start to finish. This enables your business to collect and remit VAT correctly, issue compliant invoices, reclaim input tax. And trade goods across borders in full compliance with Dutch and EU tax regulations.

• Fiscal Representation: Acting as your certified Dutch fiscal representative. We guide your trough the local VAT obligations for your international operations. Manage all complex reporting requirements and handle direct communication with the Dutch tax authorities. To proactively mitigate audit and penalty risks.

• OSS / IOSS VAT Schemes: Registration, strategic data setup and filing support for the One-Stop Shop (OSS) and Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) schemes. This centralizes and simplifies your e-commerce tax reporting, allowing you to manage pan-European B2C distance selling through a single interface.

• EORI Number Application: Obtaining the mandatory customs identification number required for importing and exporting goods within the European Union. We secure this registration efficiently and link it correctly to your tax profile to prevent costly administrative bottlenecks and shipping delays at the border.

• Article 23 License Import VAT Deferment License: Applying for the highly advantageous Article 23 license to optimize your supply chain liquidity. This mechanism allows import VAT to be deferred directly to your periodic VAT return and offset simultaneously. Eliminating the need for upfront cash payments at customs.

• Ongoing VAT Compliance & Filings: Providing continuous expert support with local VAT returns, EC Sales Lists and Intrastat reporting obligations. We maintain a proactive grip on your compliance requirements to keep your Dutch VAT position up-to-date, secure and fully aligned with changing tax laws.

• CBAM Compliance Support: Assistance with Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) obligations for businesses importing CBAM goods into the European Union. We help identify reporting requirements, assess supply chain impact, collect emissions data and support compliance with evolving EU carbon border regulations.

Dutch Trade & Import Compliance Guide

Planning to import goods into the Netherlands or expand your business across Europe? Our guide outlines the key tax, VAT and compliance requirements for trading through the Netherlands. Submit your contact details via the form below to receive the guide directly by email.

Free initial consultation

We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your situation and business goals. During this session, we review your plans for setting up or expanding your business in the Netherlands and provide practical guidance on the most suitable approach. An appointment can be requested easily via the contact form.