Provides advice on how to perform due diligence and in what areas it is necessary for a U.S. company. Includes information on the U.S. Commercial Service International Company Profile service.
Last Published: 8/16/2019

All companies operating in the Netherlands must register with a local Chamber of Commerce.  The trade register is a source of information that is accessible to everyone.  This information includes the name of the owner, who is authorized to sign contracts, and who is responsible for financial matters.

The Commercial Service can provide background information on Dutch firms through our International Company Profile (ICP) service.  Further information can be obtained by visiting our website, by contacting your local Export Assistance Center, or by directly contacting the Commercial Service in The Hague (see contact information at the end of this guide).

Product safety testing and certification is mandatory for the EU market.  U.S. manufacturers and sellers of goods must perform due diligence in accordance with mandatory EU legislation prior to exporting.
 

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.