Why Branch Registration in the Netherlands is Important to consider as option to enter a new market
Registering a branch is an efficient, cost-effective way to expand your business into a foreign market. The Netherlands, with its robust...
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Open an Amazon Traders account in The Netherlands
You start by creating a regular Amazon account (or Bol.com, which is the most well known market place in the Netherlands, see our other article). In the next step you can expand your account with sales tools. You enter information about your company in an online form: contact details, financial data, a description, the Chamber of Commerce and VAT number.
Amazon.nl requests information from the owner / representative of the company, but bol.com does not. The identity of the owner / representative is actually checked by uploading a copy of your ID. Your mobile number is also checked with a code via a text message. Bol.com, on the other hand, checks the address of the sellers: before you can start selling, you will be sent a letter by post with a code that you must enter in your account.
At Amazon, you need a credit card to sign up. A small amount will be debited from your credit card for identification. This can be a small barrier for the Dutch market, where the credit card is a less common method of payment. Your credit card is only used when you register and does not have to correspond to the payment account where you want to receive your proceeds.
You can choose from two accounts at Amazon: Individual or Professional. The private account (Individual) is intended for companies that sell less than 35 products per month. The sales margin that Amazon asks for is slightly higher than with Bol.com, but the private account itself is free. With the business account (Professional) the costs per order are lower, but you pay 39 euros per month for your seller account as standard. Fulfillment by Amazon, also known as FBA, is possible with both accounts.
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Do you need a Dutch contact person for an Amazon account?
When you create a sales account at Amazon, you need to appoint a primary contact.
The primary contact is the person who has access to the Amazon Selling account, provides registration information on behalf of the account holder (registered seller), and initiates transactions such as fees and refunds. Actions taken by the primary contact person are deemed to have been taken by the account holder.
Why do I have to provide my personal information?
EU regulations require that we collect certain business and personal information from our sellers and take steps to confirm their identity.
What is meant by the 'legal representative of the company'?
A legal representative is a person authorized by your company to act on its behalf (for example, accept terms and conditions, open a checking account). The representative can be the owner of the company or someone who has been granted specific powers.
Who is an 'beneficial owner'?
The beneficiary owners are natural persons who own or control the company through direct or indirect ownership of at least 25% of the company's shares or voting rights, or any other natural person who otherwise controls the management of the company .
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Category | Business Formation
This article will inform you on the different types of Dutch legal entities
How to start a sole proprietorship in the Netherlands in a few simple steps.
A holding company is really just a BV (Private Limited Company).
In this article we will explain you the details of the Formation Deed, and why they are so important.
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What is House of Companies?House of Companies is in first instance a new concept in offering flexible office solutions and registered office addresses, covering more than 4.000 locations. Aside from full service office facilities (from dealing with your mail, to answering the phone) , we offer a ‘branch out membership’ which provides you the tools to start a new business, or keep your business running, at the lowest costs possible. House of Companies is located at an amazing mansion, on a 50.000m2 estate in the Netherlands offering room for hundreds of companies. But we also offer +4.000 locations in cooperation with partners.
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Can anybody use the services of House of Companies?Yes, basically anybody can use the services of the House of Companies. Even if you are not an entrepreneur yet! Our services are very low-key which allows companies of any sizes to expand overseas. We do have a strict onboarding process in place, and don’t deal with companies focused on tax avoidance, or who have operations in sanctioned countries, as well as certain sensitive industries.
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Is using a registered office address legal?Yes, 100% legal! Our team has over 10 years experience in providing registered office services, and our locations meet the standards of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. Our locations provide a full time reception, and our locations are always able to provide you a working space when need be.
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Do I pay taxes when I use a virtual office in the Netherlands?A ‘virtual office’ typically does not pay taxes (yet). This is not due to a special tax status, but simply because a virtual office has no actual operations (or substance) yet (or has not started to make a profit, doing sales, or employing staff). In fact, a ‘virtual office’ is typically considered a ‘representative office’ and is not required to be registered at the Chamber of Commerce. Such requirements might change, once you perform any actual services from the Netherlands, or goods are stored and processed here. In case of doubt, it might be necessary to discuss your situation with a lawyer or accountant, but much information on this topic is available in our Dashboard.
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Does a Dutch company require a local address?In many cases a local company registration requires a local business address. Especially in (Western) European countries this is very common. There are some exceptions, especially in case of a branch registration (or a representative office). A registered office address is required to receive official government letters, and in come cases also to open a local corporate bank account.
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Can my Dutch business open a bank account?Yes, a business dealing on the Dutch market can also open a corporate bank account. However, this is becoming more challenging. House of Companies can inform you about European banks that can open bank accounts for any kind of European entity, without a visit to the bank required.
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When is a registered office address convenient for me?A registered office address is convenient for any kind of business, that is planning to expand to a new market, and is taking it step by step. A registered office address (or virtual office) allows you to explore a new market, while limiting your expenses. It’s not about being ‘virtual’, but it’s about avoiding as much bureaucracy and legal expenses as you can, while your business is not yet at its full capacity. Our tools allow you to get an understanding of the legal framework of a country, so you are able to make the decisions for yourself, rather than having to rely on an accountant or lawyer.
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Can I really submit my corporate tax return myself, without any charges?"Yes, anybody can submit their corporate tax return themselves, without any help from an accountant. Our Dashboard provides you the detailed information, step by step, on how to login to your online Tax Portal, and to file your tax return. Obviously, the more complicated your company activities (and transactions) the more complex your tax return will look like. But if you have almost no operations, then you can save thousands of euros in accounting fees, without requiring any accounting skills! Once your company grows, we offer more detailed information, so you can learn along the way. Or you can decide to involve an accountant at that stage.
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