NFIA, helping your business grow in Europe

For Indian companies increasing their footprint in Europe, establishing a presence in the region becomes a business imperative. The Netherlands' international business environment makes it an ideal location for setting up your business operations. NFIA can be of tremendous assistance in establishing or expanding your pan-European operations. All NFIA services are provided free of charge and on a confidential basis.

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From the Executive Director

"With a rebound in global markets, Indian companies are also back with an appetite to go for ambitious overseas acquisitions. However, Indian companies take over foreign companies for very different reasons from companies in developed economies." More

Robert V Schipper
Executive Director, NFIA India

Why the Netherlands

• Easy access to European markets
• International business environment
• Business-friendly visa procedures
• Superior logistics
• Excellent technology infrastructure
• Favourable tax climate
• English-speaking society
• High quality of life at affordable cost

NFIA Annual Results

Despite the economic crisis, foreign investments in the Netherlands increased in 2009 with a total investment amount € 3.1 billion. These investments will eventually produce 2,870 new direct jobs. More than half of the NFIA supported 155 foreign investment projects originates from Asia.
Read details in the press release

Special Feature: ICT in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is counted among the nations with the most advanced ICT infrastructure. Besides services and software solutions, the Netherlands is strong in broadband connectivity, networking, security, storage, gaming, etc. and has a robust outsourcing model as well.
Read the report here.

Indo-Dutch Newsletter: Connect

Issue 40, 18 August 2010

Featured

"Many multinational partners have joined Immuno Valley. Big names like Glaxo Smithkline (GSK), Eli Lilly Elanco, Pfizer, Intervet International (part of Merck) and Sanofi Avenis, among others, are here. Indian companies can partner with Immuno Valley where there is a tradition of collaboration and knowledge sharing."

Arno Vermeulen and Liana Steeghs, Management Team, Immuno Valley

News

• Netherlands on Indian and emerging markets' M&A radar
• EU looks forward to Indian investments
• Indian Krishidhan Seeds opens European subsidiary in Holland
• The Netherlands Is Global Number One in Broadband
• Apollo Tyres will spend Rs 1,100 cr to expand capacity
• Small is big: SMEs on overseas drive
• The Netherlands is one of top three locations for highly skilled migrants
• Apollo Tyres marches into Europe with local brands
• It's destination Holland for Indian companies
• 54% of Indian firms keen to acquire companies in 12 months
• India, EU to seal free trade pact by year-end
• Indian drug exporters to benefit in EC norm change
• India, Netherlands bilateral trade to scale new heights
• Govt to change FDI norms for better inflow
• Dutch Trade Mission to focus on inviting investments

First Hand

“The obvious choice was the Netherlands. The Netherlands is perhaps the only country in continental Europe where English is spoken fluently and you can even get English language financial newspaper at the Amsterdam-Schiphol airport. The Netherlands has a logistical advantage due to its proximity to Germany and France, which are the major generic pharma markets in Europe. Schiphol Airport enables relatively easy access to any country in Europe.”
Prashant Savla, Head Finance & Logistics of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Europe BV
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"We received tremendous help from NFIA, WFIA and iAmsterdam in setting up our office and operations in Netherlands."
Rohit Makin, Executive Vice President, BrickRed Technologies
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“NFIA’s assistance in G&B’s foray into the Netherlands is highly appreciated. The NFIA team was proactive and extended all cooperation in guiding the G&B team, helping out with the documentation process and to liaison with the legal authorities."
Manish Khadilkar, General Manager, Godrej & Boyce
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"It has been a pleasure working with the Dutch authorities. Given that this was an acquisition we were making from a parent company that had declared bankruptcy, we were amazed by the speed, sense of urgency, transparency and complete attention to detail in the entire process."
Onkar Singh Kanwar, Chairman and Managing Director, Apollo Tyres Ltd
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