NFIA Chicago

Marco de Vries & Arnaud van den Bosch
NFIA Area Directors - Chicago

At NFIA Chicago we have helped over 500 companies throughout the Midwest and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba establish their European operations in the Netherlands. The Netherlands' strategic location, pro-business government, tax laws and labor force make it easier to launch or expand your operation in Europe. Whether you're considering a headquarters, shared services/ customer care center, marketing/sales office, logistics operation or an R&D or manufacturing facility, locating in the Netherlands is a wise decision. To learn more about opportunities for your company please contact us at 312-616-8400 or e-mail us devries@nfia.com, arnaud@nfia.com

Starting your business in Europe

The Netherlands is an ideal location for businesses that are coming to Europe for the first time. The NFIA has a wealth of information and online tools that can make your European entry easier & more likely to succeed.

Compiled by a renowned location consultant, our online calculator gives you a comparison of important factors for key regions in Europe.

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Q&A on Key Business Subjects

Answers the most frequently asked questions on setting up a business in the Netherlands. Includes insights into labor, legal, taxation & corporate issues, commercial real estate, logistics, living in the Netherlands and resources/links for additional information.

NFIA Chicago News

• Cargill Unveils U.S. $82 Million Upgrade to its Cocoa Processing Facility in Holland
• Sequent Expands With European Business
• INVISTA to Construct Nylon Salt Production Facility at Port of Rotterdam
• Sara Lee Corporation unveils new name for Coffee & Tea Business - D.E Master Blenders 1753
• Sara Lee's Coffee & Tea business to be domiciled in Holland
• Illinois-based Midtronics opens new European headquarters in Holland
• Sara Lee Buys Dutch Chain CoffeeCompany
• Eastman Completes Expansion of Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin Production in the Netherlands
• Kinaxis Opens European Office to Meet Increased Demand in the Region
• EcoSynthetix expands production capacity in Holland
• Sarona Asset Management Opens Office in Amsterdam
• Abbott opens new vascular distribution center in Holland
• Boeing teams with world-class Aviation Academy in Holland
• Principal Global Investors Opens Amsterdam Office
• Rice Lake Weighing Systems opens European service center in Arnhem
• Fellowes’ European distribution center and Benelux offices set to move to Tilburg
• Helmer Inc. Opens Dutch Distribution Center
• Cass Information Systems Opens Breda Office
• IAC Group Announces Expansion Plans for Born Facility
• ESG Solutions Opens Netherlands Office
• Boeing, Netherlands Ministry of Defense Sign MRO Agreement
• James Instruments Opens New Netherlands Office
• Eastman Chemical Increases Production at Dutch Plant
• FedEx Opens Office in Rotterdam
• BlueCat Networks Opens EHQ in Amsterdam
• Carlson Software Launches Subsidiary in Almere

The European home of 2,100 North American firms

And the list grows on. That's because the Netherlands' strategic location, pro-business government, tax laws and labor force make it easier to launch or expand your operation in Europe. Please view our video. And see why companies like Abbott Laboratories, Nike, Starbucks Corporation, FedEx and Cisco Systems have already invested in the Netherlands.