Corporate Income Tax

Guides to Dutch corporate income tax (vennootschapsbelasting) for foreign founders: the 2026 brackets, deductible costs, loss relief, the participation exemption and the innovation box, explained in plain English.

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7 Deductions That Lower Corporate Tax for Small Dutch Companies in 2026Small Dutch companies can reduce their corporate income tax bill significantly in 2026 by using seven specific…
A Simple Guide to Loss Relief for Netherlands Companies in 2026Loss relief allows Dutch BV companies to offset losses against taxable profits in other years, reducing their …
Common Corporate Tax Mistakes Foreign Owners Make in the Netherlands in 2026Foreign entrepreneurs often make four common corporate tax mistakes in the Netherlands in 2026: misclassifying…
Corporate Tax in Holland or Germany in 2026, Which Costs a Founder More?In 2026, a founder will likely pay more corporate tax in Germany than in the Netherlands if profits are above …
Do US Founders Pay Dutch Corporate Tax Twice in 2026?US founders do not pay Dutch corporate tax twice in 2026, but they may face double taxation if they do not pla…
Dutch Corporate Income Tax Rates in 2026 Explained for Foreign FoundersIn 2026, the Dutch corporate income tax rate for profits up to EUR 200,000 will be 19.0%, down from 19.7% in 2…
How a UK Entrepreneur Cut His Dutch Corporate Tax Bill in 2026A UK entrepreneur can reduce corporate tax in the Netherlands in 2026 by using a Dutch BV and structuring prof…
How Much Corporate Tax Will Your Netherlands BV Pay in 2026?In 2026, the corporate income tax rate in the Netherlands for a BV will be 25.8 percent on all profits. A lowe…
The Innovation Box in the Netherlands and Who Can Use It in 2026The Innovation Box is a Dutch tax incentive that reduces corporate income tax on profits from qualifying resea…
Your First Corporate Tax Return in the Netherlands: What to Expect in 2026Your first corporate tax return in the Netherlands for 2026 follows a clear process. You must file a corporate…