Big firms consider leaving the Netherlands, says KPMG report
Friday 12 October 2012
Some of the Netherlands' biggest companies are considering leaving the country because of the worsening climate for entrepreneurs, according to a new report by consultants group KPMG.
BNR radio quotes the report as saying the Netherlands' competitive position is under pressure as companies become more international and less tied to their country of origin.
'The results are noteworthy because the Netherlands has always been considered an attractive home base for large international firms,' KPMG Nederland chairman Jurgen van Breukelen told the broadcaster.
Positioning
Big firms now look at how close they are to their most important markets. 'And in a small country like the Netherlands, you are less well positioned,' Van Breukelen said.
In order to make sure the country remains attractive, the government should focus on ensuring an attractive fiscal climate for international firms, that the infrastructure is good and education is properly focused, Van Breukelen said.
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Interesting comments. Exactly the same as the large international firms and banks used in the UK and London to try and cut their taxes. Mostly it is bluff. Any reflection onte news this week that auditors partners profits were down? Go figure!
By Simon | 12 October 2012 8:59 AMInternational organizations should do the same.
By phantom | 12 October 2012 9:39 AMEU must shake up and implement pro business strategy such as growth enhancing tax system and better regulation.
By ufo | 12 October 2012 10:32 AMEureka..
By Pablo | 12 October 2012 10:51 AMI been getting this feeling since I arrived in 2007.
If those companies leave, qualified expats and locals will also move to other countries
"...an attractive fiscal climate for international firms". Translation: they want taxes and regulations to be kept light. Sure sounds like arm-twisting to me.
By Interested Observer | 12 October 2012 12:21 PMIf or when the 30% ruling is tampered with or removed will mark the end of expats wanting to move here... there is very little else to bring or keep them here.
By Michael | 14 October 2012 11:03 AMFunny how KPMG NL hasn't noticed the KPMG International HQ still shares their ugly Amstelveen building. They seem quite happy!
By Simon Says | 15 October 2012 11:02 AMTo make room for the big American law firms that are heading for Holland.
By Oma Vinnit | 15 October 2012 11:38 AMWouldn't it be great if every country put their foot down and these multinational corporations had no where better to move and couldn't act like spoilt 3 year olds who threaten to hold their breath until they get what they want?
*dreams*
By CW | 15 October 2012 5:17 PMso size DOES matter
too bad you cannot claim part of germany or belgium lol
By dork | 16 October 2012 9:01 AM