The Netherlands is you most obvious choice when you are looking to invest in Europe.
Visit the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency at 
www.nfia.nl
Looking for a partner in Research & Development? Let the NFIA help you
On July 22nd, the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency, in close cooperation with the Thai Department of Export Promotion, conducted a seminar in Bangkok entitled "the Netherlands, Your European Partner in International Business".
Your own copy of the seminar proceedings can be downloaded here.
Government information for businesses: laws and permits in The Netherlands
Note that there are no special restrictions on foreign-owned companies that wish to start a business in the Netherlands.
The geographical position, good accessibility, excellent infrastructure, efficient and businesslike attitude of Customs, as well as its expertise in logistics and transportation, make the Netherlands an ideal location to service markets within the European Union as well as Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
European Headquarters- Location is the key to success
The Netherlands has attracted many foreign-owned companies that established their European headquarter activities in the Netherlands due to the benefits that it has to offer. The Netherlands provides companies with the key ingredients for successful European headquarters. with its well-educated, multilingual workforce, excellent telecommunications infrastructure, state-of-the-art business parks, modest real estate costs, favorable tax climate and long-established international approach to trade.
European Distribution Centers - The majority chooses the Netherlands.
More than half of all American and Asian European Distribution Centers are located in the Netherlands. The Netherlands has the largest market share of all EU countries. Examples include Fedex, Cisco, Hankook, Nissan, Ricoh, Daewoo, EMI and Panduit.
Shared Services Centers- Location Is the key to efficiency
The Netherlands has become a magnet for Shared Services activities for many of the same reasons it attracts European Headquarters operations. The Netherlands provides companies with the key ingredients for successful operating Shared Services Centers. with its well-educated, multilingual workforce, excellent telecommunications infrastructure, state-of-the-art business parks, modest real estate costs, favorable tax climate and long-established international approach to trade.
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Taxation, VAT and Customs information
