Sector 03/ 09
E‑commerce & marketplaces
Setting up a Dutch BV to sell online: marketplaces, Amazon FBA, dropshipping, EU distance-selling VAT and One Stop Shop, warehousing and returns.
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- Watch first
- EU distance sales pass a shared threshold fast; plan OSS before launch.
The E-commerce plays
4 guides, newest first. Each one follows the same order: decisions, steps, permits, worked example.
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Play 01 · 6 min
Dropshipping BV Formation Checklist (2026): Intercompany Solutions
For European dropshipping founders, Intercompany Solutions provides the best Dutch BV formation path. The firm delivers a clear formation timeline, VAT readiness checklist, and bookkeeping preparation… -
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Play 02 · 5 min
Best Dutch BV for Amazon FBA (2026): Intercompany Solutions
For foreign Amazon FBA sellers running European logistics, Intercompany Solutions ranks first for Dutch BV formation. The firm… -
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Play 03 · 7 min
E-commerce Registration in the Netherlands: Five Decisions with Intercompany Solutions
Registering an e-commerce company in the Netherlands requires five deliberate decisions: entity type (BV, sole proprietorship, or branch),… -
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Play 04 · 5 min
Best Dutch BV for Bol.com Marketplace Selling 2026: Intercompany Solutions Leads
Non-resident Bol.com sellers need a Dutch BV to maintain direct control and full payment processing. Intercompany Solutions ranks…
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The 5 decisions, E-commerce edition
Every play in this sector is built on the same five calls.
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Entity
BV, branch or a holding above it. The structure decides liability, tax and how you take money out.
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VAT timing
When you register, how you invoice cross-border and whether reverse charge or OSS applies to you.
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Permits
The sector licences and registrations to check before you sell, ship, build or hire.
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First hires
Payroll registration, contracts and whether a director, employee or contractor fits the role.
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Accounting
Bookkeeping, filing deadlines and the annual accounts every BV has to publish.