Netherlands Banking
Banking for international structures held in the Netherlands.
The Netherlands is a primary banking jurisdiction for international holding companies, fund structures and real estate vehicles. Dutch banks apply mature KYC standards. The bar for offshore beneficial owners is high.
iKYC B.V. has operated from the Netherlands since 2019. We work with Dutch CSPs, fund administrators, lawyers and trust offices placing structures with the right banks.
Banking in the Netherlands
What we do here
We open and maintain bank accounts for structures coming from offshore advisors. Most of our flow runs through Dutch introducer relationships. We handle the cross border KYC piece that comes with international ownership.
Dutch BVs and holding companies
Dutch BVs are the standard vehicle for international holding structures. A key factor in Dutch banking is whether a BV has international investors or a complex ownership structure. This is particularly relevant for private and real estate structures that may benefit from treaty arrangements.
We open accounts for BVs with offshore beneficial owners, where local context and offshore documentation both matter. This includes pure holdings, IP licensing entities and management companies.
Real estate finance
Bank accounts and senior debt facilities for Dutch real estate holding structures. We work with both Dutch domestic banks and international lenders active in the Netherlands.
Operating accounts, financing facility setup and ongoing administration for property SPVs and group level real estate vehicles.
Fund administration and CV vehicles
Operating accounts for fund managers and administrators using Dutch CV (commanditaire vennootschap) and BV based fund structures.
We open the entity level accounts that support investor flows, distributions and fee collection.
Trust offices and supervised structures
Dutch trust office services and structures managed by licensed trust offices require specific banking arrangements.
The supervisory framework around these entities means banks need to see a clean audit trail and a clear chain of accountability. We help structure the file accordingly.
Securities custody
Custody arrangements for portfolios held under nominee structure on behalf of Dutch holding companies, foundations and HNW vehicles. Listed equities, fixed income and structured products.
We open the custody and settlement accounts that support these holdings, with banks set up for institutional custody alongside cash management.
Our coverage
30+ licensed banks on panel
12 jurisdictions covered
4 weeks standard opening
12+ years of regulatory insight
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