# FirmNL > FirmNL is a Netherlands-based market entry and business services consultancy that helps international entrepreneurs and companies establish a legal presence in the Netherlands and expand across the European Union. Based in Nijmegen, FirmNL provides Dutch BV incorporation, fiscal representation, VAT/EORI compliance, EU fulfillment, sales outsourcing, and marketing services — all supported by experienced local advisors, Dutch notaries, and accountants. FirmNL is registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK: 97545244), VAT number: 868101746B01. Address: Oranjesingel 58, 6511 NX, Nijmegen, Netherlands. Contact: info@firm-nl.com | +31 (0)6 87866856 ## Core Services ### Corporate & Fiscal Representation - [Dutch BV Incorporation](https://www.firm-nl.com/service/dutch-bv-incorporation): Full support for forming a Dutch private limited company (BV) for international businesses. - [Fiscal Rep + Artikel 23](https://www.firm-nl.com/service/fiscal-rep-artikel-23): Fiscal representation and Article 23 VAT deferment license for importing companies. - [VAT & EORI Number Request](https://www.firm-nl.com/service/vat-eori-number-request): Assistance obtaining Dutch VAT and EORI numbers required for EU trade. - [Accounting & Bookkeeping](https://www.firm-nl.com/service/accounting-and-bookkeeping): Ongoing bookkeeping and financial administration for Dutch entities. - [Annual Accounts & Corporate Income Tax Return](https://www.firm-nl.com/service/annual-accounts-corporate-income-tax-return): Year-end filing and corporate tax compliance in the Netherlands. - [OSS Registration](https://www.firm-nl.com/service/oss-registration): One-Stop Shop VAT registration for EU e-commerce sellers. - [Payrolling](https://www.firm-nl.com/service/payrolling): Dutch payroll processing and employer-of-record services. ### EU Fulfillment - [EU Warehousing & Fulfillment](https://www.firm-nl.com/service/warehouse-support-services): Warehousing and order fulfillment solutions based in the Netherlands for EU distribution. - [EU Transportation & Shipping](https://www.firm-nl.com/service/transportation-services-eu): Cross-border shipping and logistics support across Europe. ### Sales Outsourcing - [Appointment Setting Services](https://www.firm-nl.com/service/appointment-setting-services): B2B lead generation and appointment setting for European markets. - [Inside Sales Outsourcing Services](https://www.firm-nl.com/service/inside-sales-outsourcing): Outsourced inside sales teams for EU market growth. - [Sales Outsourcing for U.S. Businesses](https://www.firm-nl.com/service/sales-outsourcing-small-businesses): Dedicated sales outsourcing for US companies entering Europe. ### Marketing - [SEO Services](https://www.firm-nl.com/service/seo-services): Search engine optimisation to grow organic visibility in European markets. ## Industries Served - Manufacturing - Import and Export - E-Commerce (Amazon, Bol, DTC brands) - Investment & Holding Structures - Consumer Goods & Electronics - Logistics - Food and Beverage - Finance & Fintech ## BV Formation Process 1. Free consultation and business assessment 2. Document collection and KYC identity verification 3. Drafting and signing of notarial incorporation deed 4. VAT number application, bank account opening, and compliance setup ## Case Studies - [Bay Plastics EU Demand & Delivery Times](https://www.firm-nl.com/case-study/bay-plastics-eu-demand-delivery-times) - [Ascendency Biotech Operational Setup in the Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/case-study/ascendency-biotechs-operational-setup-in-the-netherlands) - [EuDente BV – Dental Products Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/case-study/eudente-bv-dental-products-netherlands) - [Galvier BV – EU Expansion Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/case-study/galvier-bv-eu-expansion-netherlands) - [Gloss Beauty – EU Expansion Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/case-study/gloss-beauty-eu-expansion-netherlands) - [JSH Tech NL BV – Remote EU Market Entry](https://www.firm-nl.com/case-study/jsh-tech-nl-bv-remote-eu-market-entry) - [Meiero Coffee BV – EU Expansion](https://www.firm-nl.com/case-study/meiero-coffee-bv-eu-expansion) - [Netherlands Severance Tax – International Employee](https://www.firm-nl.com/case-study/netherlands-severance-tax-international-employee) - [Portugal VAT Registration](https://www.firm-nl.com/case-study/portugal-vat-registration) - [Recellro NL BV – EU Market Entry E-Commerce](https://www.firm-nl.com/case-study/recellro-nl-bv-eu-market-entry-ecommerce) - [Sportsfolio LLP – VAT Compliance Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/case-study/sportsfolio-llp-vat-compliance-netherlands) ## Blog Guides ### Dutch Company Formation - [How to Set Up a Dutch BV](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/set-up-dutch-bv) - [Dutch BV Setup Timeline](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/dutch-bv-set-up-timeline) - [Netherlands Company Registration Process & Requirements](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/netherlands-company-registration-process-requirements) - [Company Registration Cost in Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/company-registration-cost-in-netherlands) - [Types of Legal Entities in the Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/types-of-legal-entities-in-the-netherlands) - [Dutch Legal Entities Overview](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/dutch-legal-entities) - [Sole Trader vs Company in Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/sole-trader-vs-company-in-netherlands) - [Create a Holding Company in the Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/create-a-holding-company-in-the-netherlands) - [Establish a Sole Proprietorship in the Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/establish-a-sole-proprietorship-in-the-netherlands) - [Equivalent of LLC in Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/equivalent-of-llc-in-netherlands) - [Start a Business in the Netherlands as a Foreigner](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/start-a-business-in-the-netherlands-as-a-foreigner) - [UBO Register Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/ubo-register-netherlands) - [Types of Companies in the Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/types-of-companies-in-the-netherlands) - [Close a Company in Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/close-a-company-in-netherlands) - [Change Dutch BV Name After Incorporation](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/change-dutch-bv-name-after-incorporation) - [Dutch BV Accounting Standards 2026](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/dutch-bv-accounting-standards-2026) - [Netherlands Expansion Benefits & Challenges](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/netherlands-expansion-benefits-challenges) - [Register as a Sole Trader in New Zealand](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/register-as-a-sole-trader-in-new-zealand) - [Import/Export Business Opportunities Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/import-export-business-opportunities-netherlands) ### VAT, Tax & Compliance - [Article 23 VAT Deferment Netherlands for E-Commerce](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/article-23-vat-deferment-netherlands-for-e-commerce) - [Artikel 23 Rejection Reasons](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/artikel-23-rejections-reasons) - [Eligible for an Article 23 License in the Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/eligible-for-an-article-23-license-in-the-netherlands) - [EU VAT Rules for E-Commerce Brands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/eu-vat-rules-for-ecommerce-brands) - [VAT Number Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/vat-number-netherlands) - [Claim VAT Refund for Non-EU Foreign Business](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/claim-vat-refund-for-non-eu-foreign-business) - [OSS EU VAT](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/oss-eu-vat) - [File OSS VAT Returns Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/file-oss-vat-returns-netherlands) - [EORI Number Registration Process Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/eori-number-registration-process-netherlands) - [How Long EORI Number Takes](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/how-long-eori-number-takes) - [Netherlands Payroll Tax Relief](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/netherlands-payroll-tax-relief) - [Avoid Wage Tax Severance Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/avoid-wage-tax-severance-netherlands) - [Severance Pay Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/severance-pay-netherlands) - [Tax Structure for AI Companion Startups](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/tax-structure-ai-companion-startups) - [How to Apply for an Artikel 23 License in Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/how-to-apply-for-an-artikel-23-license-in-netherlands) - [Apply for a Dutch VAT Number](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/apply-for-a-dutch-vat-number) - [How to Apply for a Dutch VAT Number](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/how-to-apply-dutch-vat-number) - [Get an EORI Number in the Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/get-an-eori-number-in-the-netherlands) - [Capital Gains Tax Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/capital-gains-tax-netherlands) - [What is KIA Allowance](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/what-is-kia-allowance) - [KIA Allowance Netherlands Eligibility](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/kia-allowance-netherlands-eligibility) - [Dutch Severance Tax Exemption](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/dutch-severance-tax-exemption) ### Hiring & Payroll in Europe - [Hire Employees in Portugal](https://www.firm-nl.com/europe/hire-employees-in-portugal) - [Cost of Hiring Employees in Portugal](https://www.firm-nl.com/europe/cost-of-hiring-employees-in-portugal) - [Hire Employees in Ireland](https://www.firm-nl.com/europe/hire-employees-in-ireland) - [Hire Employees in Malta](https://www.firm-nl.com/europe/hire-employees-in-malta) - [Cost to Hire Employees in Europe](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/cost-to-hire-employees-in-europe) - [Employ Workers in EU Without a Local Company](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/employ-workers-eu-without-local-company) - [Manage Operations After Hiring in Europe](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/manage-operations-after-hiring-in-europe) - [How to Process Payroll in the Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/how-to-process-payroll-in-the-netherlands) - [Portugal Payroll Provider Services](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/portugal-payroll-provider-services) - [Notice Period Laws Europe Employers](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/notice-period-laws-europe-employers) - [Hire Employees in the Netherlands with a Foreign Entity](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/hire-employees-in-the-netherlands-with-foreign-entity) - [Employ Someone in Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/employ-someone-in-netherlands) - [Run Payroll Netherlands Without Local Entity](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/run-payroll-netherlands-without-local-entity) - [International Payroll Processing Cost Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/international-payroll-processing-cost-netherlands) - [Employer of Record Netherlands vs Dutch BV](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/employer-of-record-netherlands-vs-dutch-bv) - [Cost of Hiring Wrong Talent](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/cost-of-hiring-wrong-talent) ### EU Market Entry & Sales - [Sell in Europe Without Registering a Company](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/sell-in-europe-without-registering-company) - [US Companies Struggle to Sell in Europe](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/us-companies-struggle-to-sell-in-europe) - [Build a Sales Team in Europe Without an Office](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/build-sales-team-europe-without-office) - [Inside Sales vs Outside Sales in Europe](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/inside-sales-vs-outside-sales-in-europe) - [B2B Appointment Setting Best Practices](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/b2b-appointment-setting-best-practices) - [B2B Sales Outsourcing Leads Timeline for Small Businesses](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/b2b-sales-outsourcing-leads-timeline-small-businesses) - [Appointment Setting Cost Factors Europe](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/appointment-setting-cost-factors-europe) - [Top Reasons European Companies Outsource 2026](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/top-reasons-european-companies-outsource-2026) - [How to Research if a Product Would Sell](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/how-to-research-if-a-product-would-sell) - [Product Demand Research Before Launch](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/product-demand-research-before-launch) - [B2B Appointment Setting Strategies in European Market](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/b2b-appointment-setting-strategies-in-european-market) - [Appointment Setting Services Cost Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/appointment-setting-services-cost-netherlands) - [Pay Per Appointment Cost Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/pay-per-appointment-cost-netherlands) - [Non-EU Founders Europe Market Entry](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/non-eu-founders-europe-market-entry) - [US Companies Expanding Europe 2026](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/us-companies-expanding-europe-2026) - [How Companies Can Find European Clients Faster](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/how-companies-can-find-european-clients-faster) - [Outsourced Sales Teams Europe Expansion](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/outsourced-sales-teams-europe-expansion) - [When Should a Small Business Outsource Its Sales](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/when-should-a-small-business-outsource-its-sales) ### EU Fulfillment & Logistics - [European Warehousing: Storage to Delivery](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/european-warehousing-storage-to-delivery) ### Banking & Finance - [Business Bank Accounts Netherlands for International Founders](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/business-bank-accounts-netherlands-international-founders) - [Register an Adult Business in the Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog/register-adult-business-in-the-netherlands) ## Company - [About FirmNL](https://www.firm-nl.com/about): Market entry experts supporting foreign businesses expanding into the Netherlands and EU. - [Case Studies](https://www.firm-nl.com/case-studies-catalog): Real client success stories across industries. - [Blog](https://www.firm-nl.com/blog): Guides on company formation, VAT, payroll, sales, and EU market entry. - [Contact / Get Free Quote](https://www.firm-nl.com/contact-us): Book a free consultation or submit an inquiry. ## Optional - [Article 23 Services](https://www.firm-nl.com/article-23-services) - [Article 23 License Services for E-Commerce](https://www.firm-nl.com/article-23-license-services-for-ecommerce) - [Company Formation Agent Netherlands](https://www.firm-nl.com/company-formation-agent-netherlands) - [Annual Accounts and Annual Returns Services](https://www.firm-nl.com/annual-accounts-and-annual-returns-services) - [Netherlands Domiciliation Services](https://www.firm-nl.com/netherlands-domiciliation-services) - [Hire Employees in Portugal](https://www.firm-nl.com/hire-employees-in-portugal) - [Cost of Hiring Employees in Portugal](https://www.firm-nl.com/cost-of-hiring-employees-in-portugal) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.firm-nl.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.firm-nl.com/terms-conditions)