Open a Pharmaceutical Company
in the Netherlands
Open a Pharmaceutical Company in the Netherlands
The Dutch pharmaceutical industry is known for its innovation and is one of the important pharma players in the world. The industry is healthy and booming and one of the best performing sectors in the Dutch economy, making it perfect for starting a business in the Netherlands.
Operating a pharmaceutical company in the Netherlands
There are a variety of business opportunities in the pharmaceutical fields in the Netherlands. The selection of focus areas for companies is wide, including anything from R&D to running laboratories and testing, to manufacturing, wholesale distribution, and retail sales through pharmacies and appropriate retailers.
The prices of medicine are regulated in the Netherlands, with a pre-determined maximum cap a business may charge for pharmaceutical products.
Starting a pharmaceutical business in the Netherlands
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The first thing to do when starting a business in the Netherlands is to register a company with the Dutch Trade Register which must include the mandatory NACE (Nomenclature of Economic Activities) number. For pharmaceutical businesses, the numbers are as follows (depending on the type of operation):
Section C; Division 21; Group 21.1 - 21.2; Class 21.10, 21.20.
Section G; Division 46, 47; Group 46.4, 47.7; Class 46.46, 47.73 -
Medicine retailers and manufacturers must register and apply for appropriate permits, and get approval from the Dutch Medicines Evaluation Board before they can start operating.
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Manufacturers are required to have Good Manufacturing Practice certification.
Why choose the Netherlands to start a pharmaceutical company?
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Prosperous and thriving health industry.
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The Dutch government charges a substantially lower VAT rate on medicines than on most other goods and services.
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A good relationship between government and business, something that is very important in such a highly regulated industry.
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Attractive for international businesses, with tax discounts for foreign employees.
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Innovative pharmaceutical R&D schemes
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Strong protection of intellectual property rights.
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