NFIA Services

The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) helps foreign companies set up a first presence or expand their existing European operations, and has assisted over 7000 companies worldwide to set up operations in the Netherlands.

If you are an Indian corporation with an established and growing market in Europe, the NFIA has the expertise to help you set up your operations in the Netherlands rapidly and efficiently. Approach the NFIA early in your investment process to benefit the most from NFIA’s wide range of free-of-charge and confidential services.

Setting up a new operation

If you are an Indian company looking to set up a new operation in Europe—for example, a marketing and sales office, perhaps combined with a centralised distribution facility—and are wondering where in Europe is a suitable destination for your company, the NFIA will help you take an appropriate decision by providing you with unbiased and credible information about location factors.

If you have already zeroed in on the Netherlands, NFIA will help you establish your presence in a suitable area within the country as well as offer practical assistance to find office space, get permits, connect with local networks and much more.

Acquiring a Dutch company

If you are planning an acquisition in the Netherlands, the NFIA can help you understand critical aspects like taxation and labour laws as well as recommend appropriate experts like lawyers and accountants to assist you with the due diligence and acquisition processes.

Technology partnerships

If you are interested in technology partnerships with Dutch knowledge institutes and/or companies, NFIA’s matchmaking service can assist you in finding an appropriate technology partner as per your specific needs.