Bas Pulles, Commissioner Netherlands Foreign Investment
Agency
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Holland offers a strategic location and international business
enviroment Gateway to European markets and beyond Central position
in Europe and proximity to big markets like the United Kingdom,
France and Germany 170 million consumers within a 500km radius
Stable political environment Solid economic basis - sustainable
triple A status #7 in WEF's Global Competitiveness Report 2011-2012
50% of Dutch GDP derived from international activities Openness to
foreign investment
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Holland offers a superior logistics and technology
infrastructure Schiphol Amsterdam Airport: ranked as Europe's best
airport for both cargo and passenger transport 3 direct flights a
day between Dubai and Schiphol Amsterdam Airport Port of Rotterdam:
Europe's largest and most important harbor DP World invests in the
Port of Rotterdam expansion Fast and efficient multimodal logistics
networks into Europe #4 in Worldbank Logistics Performance Index
2010 Dutch Customs: practical and pro-active approach - VAT
deferment at time of import Home to Europe's largest internet hub,
the Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX)
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Holland offers a conducive innovation environment and solid
workforce Open innovation approach Organized public-private
partnerships Fast-track permits for highly skilled migrants #8 in
top R&D generators of Booz & Company's Global Innovation
100 One of Europe's most highly educated, flexible and motivated
workforces Dutch professionals among the most multilingual in the
world Higher output per person employed in industry than most other
European countries Dutch labor law provides a range of
possibilities to flexibly engage employees
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Holland offers a competitive fiscal climate Attractive tax
rates compared to other countries in Western Europe Statutory
corporate income tax rate of 25% (20% for first 200,000 Euro) Tax
rulings from the Dutch tax authorities: giving certainty in advance
on future tax positions Incentives for corporate R&D and
innovation Favorable participation exemption regime Wide tax treaty
network reducing withholding taxes on dividends, interests and
royalties No statutory withholding tax on outgoing interest and
royalty payments Favorable tax treatment for foreign employees (30%
tax ruling)
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Holland offers an attractive quality of life Holland applies
the same open-minded principles to making its society work for both
natives and newcomers The standard of living is high Cost of living
is affordable Dutch society is a multicultural one Dedicated
regional expat desks offer practical support #6 in UN Human
Development Report 2009 of best countries to live in
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Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) The NFIA is an
operational unit of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs,
Agriculture and Innovation The NFIA was established for assisting
foreign companies with advice, information and practical support,
quickly, free of charge and on a confidential basis Founded 30
years ago NFIA already supported thousands of companies from all
over the world to successfully establish their business in the
Netherlands Support from A to Z Preliminary in-person meetings to
discuss your business' needs Personalized insight and data
regarding site selection and logistics strategies Intensive
personal guidance on tax regulations, labor issues and permit
procedures Introductions to a variety of Dutch networks and service
suppliers, to government authorities and to others of relevance to
the investment process Customized fact-finding trips in cooperation
with regional NFIA network Matchmaking assistance for foreign
technology companies seeking European partners Advocacy towards
national and EU governments Publication of information in a variety
of digital ad printed media
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Al Habtoor Business Tower Dubai, Marina, UAE Ph: +971-4407609
M: +971-56-7584346 [email protected] nfia-gulfregion.com Marco Smit
Executive Director NFIA Gulf Region Bas Pulles Commissioner
NFIA