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B.V. vs Branch: Decision Matrix
A structured comparison of the main corporate and operational questions behind a Dutch B.V. and a branch.
2026 Edition
· Decision Matrix
· Last reviewed 2026-09-19
B.V.
Branch
Legal personality
Liability
KVK
Governance
Market entry
Research overview
Use this decision matrix to frame the first structural question for a foreign company entering the Netherlands: should the Dutch presence be a separate B.V. or remain part of the foreign company? The matrix focuses on legal personality, liability, registration, governance and ongoing obligations.
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