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LEGAL SERVICES IN THE NETHERLANDS A presentation brought to you by BridgeWest.eu

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What type of legal services d you need in the Netherlands?Do you require representation before the Courts of the Netherlands? Or maybe you need legal consultancy fr your business? Or maybe you think that your Dutch company could benefit from tax advice and planning from a qualified Dutch firm? Our law and accountancy firm in the Netherlands provides a variety of business services that can easily be personalized and wrapped into the perfect solution you were looking for. Take a look at our services and give us a call to see how we can help you! http://www.lawyersnetherlands.com/

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  • 1. LEGAL SERVICES INTHE NETHERLANDSA presentation brought to youby BridgeWest.eu1

2. Legal Services offeredby our Dutch Law Firm >> Our law firm in the Netherlands providessolutions in the following matters: Incorporation of Dutch Companies Establishment of Subsidiaries and/or Branches in theNetherlands Special Permits or Licenses for Company Activities Mergers and Acquisitions in the Netherlands2 3. 3>> Legal Services offeredby our Dutch Law Firm Our law firm in the Netherlands providessolutions in the following matters: Liquidation, Dissolution and Restructuring of DutchCompanies Corporate/Commercial Litigation and Business LawConsultancy IT Law Real Estate Law Tax Advice and Planning 4. Incorporation of DutchCompanies4 We offer legal assistance for the formation of BV (LimitedLiability) and NV (Joint Stock) companies in the Netherlands. What is a BV company?The private limited liability company (BV) is a common type ofcompany for small and medium-sized businesses. What is a NV company?It is a public limited liability company (NV) that requires a minimumshare capital of 45,000 euros. If you are interested in opening a business in theNetherlands, our Dutch law firm can help you. 5. 5Establishment of Subsidiaries /Branches in the Netherlands If you would like to expand your business in theNetherlands, you can choose to open a representativeoffice, a subsidiary or a branch in the Netherlands. What is a branch?A branch in the Netherlands is an extension of a foreign company. Itis not considered a legal entity so all the responsibilities for its actionsare taken by the parent company. What is a subsidiary?A subsidiary in the Netherlands is a company with legal personality,characterized by the fact that part of the capital is owned by a foreigncompany. 6. 6Special Permits or Licensesin the Netherlands Some business fields require a special license or permit inorder to conduct business activities in the Netherlands. Our law firm in the Netherlands can provide you assistancefor obtaining these legal documents. This relates to permits from local authorities, licenses toconduct certain financial activities, requirements to hireDutch nationals etc. 7. 7Mergers and Acquisitions in theNetherlands The Dutch Competition Authority (NMA) is the main bodywhich handles all the activities related to mergers andaquisitions in the Netherlands. Our attorneys in the Netherlands offers legal assistancewith procedures regarding: mergers and acquisitions in the Netherlands; purchase of shares in existing Dutch companies; other corporate restructuring processes on themarket in the Netherlands. 8. 8Liquidation and Dissolution ofDutch Companies The Dutch company liquidation process is regulated bythe Articles of Association in every company and by theDutch Commercial Law. Our Dutch lawyers and accountants can guide youthrough the legal procedure of: dissolution and liquidation of Dutch companies; restructuring; bankruptcy. 9. 9Corporate/Commercial Litigationand Business Law Consultancy inthe Netherlands The Dutch Judicial System is formed of Rechtbank (thecourt of the first instance) and Gerechtshof (a highercourt for appeal). The highest Dutch judicial instance is the SupremeCourt, which is situated in Hague. Our Dutch Lawyers will be able to represent youthroughout all the stages of a litigation case in theNetherlands. 10. 10IT Law in the Netherlands Our Dutch law firm offers you advice and representationfor matters related to Dutch IT law, including: Contracts Negotiations Litigation cases 11. Due Diligence Sale/purchase agreements11Real Estate Law inthe Netherlands For real estate transactions in the Netherlands, it is advisableto first run a professional investigation, called due diligence. The due diligence procedure is a form of analysis performedbefore buying a Dutch property, and it includes the verificationof all documents, financial situation, and other characteristicsof the respective property. Our Dutch lawyers will offer you legal advice related to: 12. 12Tax Advice and Planning in theNetherlands There are three types of taxable income in theNetherlands, classified into so-called boxes. Whether or not you are familiar with the Dutch taxationsystem, our lawyers can offer you advice on: Dutch taxation methods Legal minimization of taxes 13. 13Legal Services in the Netherlands For legal assistance related tocompany formation in theNetherlands or any other legal issuesthat you or your business mayencounter, you can ask forconsultancy from our lawyers in theNetherlands. 14. 14Thank you for yourattention!Please contact us for more information at:(+44)203-287 [email protected]://www.lawyersnetherlands.com/