The Netherlands’ business climate and strategic location make it one of the best countries for business
The Netherlands, also known as the “gateway to Europe,” is the most competitive economy according to the WEF Competitiveness Index in Europe and one of the best countries for business investment in the world. With just over 17 million inhabitants, our country is small but full of innovation. Our nation has a lot going for it. A great location, extremely well-connected, and a highly educated and skilled workforce, make the Netherlands an attractive place for business. The Netherlands: a well-connected business location The Netherlands is strategically located on continental Europe with access to 170 million consumers within 500 km and 244 million consumers within 1,000 km. This means that major European economies, like Germany, the United Kingdom., France, are all within a day’s reach. In addition to physical connectivity, the Netherlands is a digital frontrunner and has the highest broadband penetration per capita in the world, which means companies can stay conne...