Cross-Border Accounting Services for the Netherlands

Cross-border accounting is crucial for companies using a Dutch B.V. as a central hub for their European or global operations. This service is designed for international holding companies, businesses with subsidiaries across the EU, trading companies importing/exporting goods, and SaaS businesses with a global customer base. It is for any founder who needs to manage money, assets, or services across multiple countries from their Dutch entity.

This service becomes essential the moment your Dutch B.V. interacts financially with a company or customer outside the Netherlands. It is particularly critical for managing inter-company transactions (e.g., loans or service fees between a Dutch parent and a foreign subsidiary), applying for the participation exemption on dividends from foreign holdings, and navigating the complex EU VAT rules for cross-border trade.

The strategic value of expert cross-border accounting is immense, and pricing reflects the high level of expertise required. Services are quoted based on the complexity of your international structure:

• **Core International Package (e.g., EU VAT management, multi-currency):** Starting at €1,500 – €3,500 per month.
• **Advanced Holding Structures (e.g., participation exemption, transfer pricing):** €3,500 – €7,500+ per month.

This investment is designed to optimize your global tax efficiency and prevent costly compliance failures that can far exceed the service cost.

Managing a Dutch B.V.'s international finances without specialist knowledge is extremely risky. Key risks include:

• **Failure to Qualify for Participation Exemption:** Incorrect structuring can lead to dividends from subsidiaries being fully taxed in the Netherlands, erasing a key benefit of the Dutch holding structure.
• **Transfer Pricing Penalties:** Dutch and foreign tax authorities can impose large penalties if they deem inter-company transactions are not at arm's length.
• **Incorrect EU VAT Treatment:** Mismanaging reverse-charge mechanisms or distance selling thresholds can lead to significant VAT liabilities and fines across the EU.
• **Double Taxation:** Failure to correctly apply the Netherlands' extensive network of tax treaties can result in the same income being taxed twice.

The Netherlands' reputation as a premier global business hub is built on its sophisticated but complex legal and tax system. Outsourcing your cross-border accounting to YourLegal provides you with a team that specializes in leveraging these systems for your benefit. We have the expertise to structure your operations to legally minimize tax leakage, ensure your transfer pricing is defensible, and manage multi-currency financials accurately. This level of strategic guidance is a core part of our Virtual CFO service, transforming your Dutch B.V. from a simple legal entity into a powerful tool for global growth.