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Insight | Handbook

Doing Business in the Netherlands

An informative view of the key aspects of doing business and investing in the Netherlands.
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Overview

As a gateway to Europe for international business and investment, the Netherlands offers companies access to one of the world's most connected and innovative economies. Baker McKenzie Amsterdam helps clients capitalize on these opportunities by combining deep Dutch market expertise with the strength of a truly global platform.

Offices

Amsterdam

Claude Debussylaan 54
1082 MD Amsterdam

P.O. Box 2720
1000 CS
Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 551 7555 Fax: +31 20 626 7949

Amsterdam is one of Europe's leading hubs for international business, technology, life sciences, financial services, energy transition and global trade. Our lawyers, tax advisors and civil-law notaries advise multinational corporations, financial institutions, private equity investors and fast-growing companies on their most strategic and complex matters, helping them navigate Dutch, European and global legal and regulatory frameworks.

At Baker McKenzie Amsterdam, we combine the opportunities, international reach and high-caliber work of a global firm with the close-knit, collaborative and open culture that defines our office. Here, you'll work on meaningful cross-border matters, build relationships with colleagues from around the world, and be encouraged to grow in a way that reflects your ambitions and strengths.

At Baker McKenzie Amsterdam, we believe businesses can be a force for positive change. Through our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, pro bono and community service, and sustainability, we work alongside organizations that create lasting social, cultural and environmental impact.

Key Contacts

Legal Notice

All services and other work are carried out under an Engagement Letter (overeenkomst van opdracht) with Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. Key provisions in the Engagement Letter include compliance with the Dutch Anti Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Act (Wwft), responsibility for the assignment, limitation of liability, complaints procedure and applicability of Dutch law and jurisdiction.

Our services are also subject to our Standard Terms of Engagement for Legal Services, which include provisions relating to the use of cloud services for the storage and processing of data, and to data protection and international data transfer.

If you have any concerns about the service you are receiving or would like to discuss how we can improve, please contact the partner responsible for your matter or, if preferred, our Managing Partner. Further information is available in our complaints procedures for lawyers, tax advisors and civil-law notaries.