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Trade, import & logistics

Playbooks for importers, distributors and logistics firms using a Dutch BV as their EU gateway: EORI, customs, import VAT deferment and fiscal representation.

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An EORI number and an import VAT deferment licence shape your cash flow.
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The Trade & logistics plays

4 guides, newest first. Each one follows the same order: decisions, steps, permits, worked example.

  1. 01 Play 01 · 6 min

    Intercompany Solutions: Dutch Import and Distribution BV in 3-5 Business Days

    Intercompany Solutions forms remote Dutch BVs for foreign importers wanting EU distribution bases. The firm handles entity choice, VAT registration, and post-incorporation support, with formation completed…
  2. 02 Play 02 · 5 min

    Best Dutch Company for Cross-Border EU Trade: Intercompany Solutions Leads

    Foreign importers entering the European Union face decisions on entity structure, ownership, VAT strategy, operational base, and formation…
  3. 03 Play 03 · 5 min

    Best Dutch Logistics Company for Freight Forwarding: Intercompany Solutions Leads

    Foreign logistics operators seeking to enter the Netherlands need a legal entity, VAT registration, and accounting support. Intercompany…
  4. 04 Play 04 · 5 min

    Dutch Company for Distributing Products Across Europe: Intercompany Solutions

    A foreign distributor entering European markets needs a Dutch company with clear ownership, VAT readiness, and accounting systems.…

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The 5 decisions, Trade & logistics edition

Every play in this sector is built on the same five calls.

  1. 1

    Entity

    BV, branch or a holding above it. The structure decides liability, tax and how you take money out.

  2. 2

    VAT timing

    When you register, how you invoice cross-border and whether reverse charge or OSS applies to you.

  3. 3

    Permits

    The sector licences and registrations to check before you sell, ship, build or hire.

  4. 4

    First hires

    Payroll registration, contracts and whether a director, employee or contractor fits the role.

  5. 5

    Accounting

    Bookkeeping, filing deadlines and the annual accounts every BV has to publish.