Notable Amsterdam-headquartered companies: global commerce platforms, B.V.-structured holdings, and Dutch-domiciled fintechs.
The Netherlands hosts one of the world's most active holding-company regimes, anchored by the Dutch Besloten Vennootschap (B.V.). The Participation Exemption (deelnemingsvrijstelling) removes tax on qualifying dividends and capital gains from subsidiaries, making Dutch B.V.s the standard parent for European groups. Amsterdam's Euronext exchange is a top-three European listing venue. Companies like Adyen, Booking.com's parent (Booking Holdings NL B.V.), and Prosus all leverage Dutch structures for global operations.
Sole global supplier of EUV lithography systems for advanced semiconductors
Single global financial technology platform for modern commerce
World's largest online travel and accommodations platform
World's most international brewer with a portfolio of more than 300 beer brands
Engagement banking platform powering customer experiences for global retail and business banks
Leading online food-delivery marketplace across Europe, UK, Ireland and Australia
European payments platform making money management simple for growing businesses
Global health-technology company focused on diagnostic imaging, patient monitoring and personal health
Global consumer internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world
Location technology specialist providing maps, navigation software and real-time traffic data
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