Netherlands

Known as a world-class business destination, the Netherlands is referred to as Europe’s front door. Its strategic location allows it to provide services to central Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. In addition, it is home to Rotterdam port, Europe’s largest port known for its efficiency and quality of service. The Netherlands has been given the title of the 6th largest economy in the European Union and the 16th largest economy in the world. Further, the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index ranks the Netherland’s as the 8th most competitive economy with the best business climate in the world.

The Netherlands is home to the establishment of 8,000 foreign companies, with direct investment of foreign companies equated to 670 billion US dollars in 2014. As such, the highly competitive fiscal climate has seen continuous growth in the economy, improving services and industries. The Dutch government has a well renowned international reputation due to the stability of the political and financial climate over the course of the past decade. So much so that the World Bank terms the country as one of the most effective in the world.

Therefore, it is easier for companies to make decisions that have positive effects in the long term leaving investors the opportunity to invest in an advanced, flourishing, improving economy that enjoys a reputation of stability and low inflation.