Company registration
Fast. Transparent. Result-driven. We register companies in the Netherlands, Portugal (Madeira), Curaçao, and Turkey.
Who it’s for
Founders and investors entering new markets
Companies that need to register a branch
International businesses and holding structures requiring local presence
Immigrants starting a business in a new country
What you receive
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A turnkey company that we help you establish in the selected country
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Constitutional (corporate) documents
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Full support and consulting throughout the entire process
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Preparation and submission of documents to the notary/registrar
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Communication with notaries and government authorities
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Upon request: assistance with opening a bank account, VAT/BTW/EORI registration, e-signature setup, corporate policies, and other business configurations depending on your goals
Registration forms by country
Netherlands
B.V. (Besloten Vennootschap)
A B.V. is a private limited liability company and the most common structure for small and medium-sized businesses in the Netherlands.
Flexible structure, no minimum capital requirement, and limited liability make it suitable for both residents and foreign entrepreneurs and investors.
Key advantages:
- Possibility of a single founder.
- Shares are not publicly tradable.
- Suitable for holding companies, startups, service companies, and international structures.
N.V. (Naamloze Vennootschap)
An N.V. is a public limited company designed for large projects and companies with multiple investors.
Capital is divided into freely tradable shares, making it easier to attract investments and enter the capital market.
Key advantages:
- Eligibility for listing on European stock exchanges.
- Ability to raise significant capital through public share offerings.
- Suitable for international holdings, major investment structures, and scalable projects.
- Two-tier or one-tier management structure — chosen based on business specifics.
STAK (Stichting Administratiekantoor)
A STAK is a foundation that holds the legal ownership of shares, separating voting rights from economic rights.
Used for ownership structuring, asset protection, and business succession.
Key advantages:
- Maintain control while attracting investors or employees.
- Protection against takeovers and unwanted shareholders.
- Suitable for family businesses, investment funds, holdings, and companies with sensitive governance structures.
- Widely used in international corporate structures to enhance ownership flexibility.
Coöperatie
A cooperative is a flexible structure enabling entrepreneurs or companies to jointly conduct business and distribute profits among members.
Often used as an alternative to a holding company or SPV due to structural flexibility.
Key advantages:
- No mandatory share capital.
- Free entry and exit for members.
- Ability to distribute profit among members.
- Frequently used by international groups as a tax-efficient structure for asset ownership and profit allocation.
- Suitable for investment projects, partnerships, industry associations, and joint ventures.
Portugal / Madeira
Lda (Sociedade por Quotas)
Lda is a limited liability company and the most popular structure for small and medium-sized businesses in Portugal.
Simple structure, low capital requirements, and flexible management rules make it attractive for both locals and foreign entrepreneurs.
Key advantages:
- Minimal share capital.
- Can be managed by a single director.
- Ideal for SMEs, startups, consulting, and trade.
- Can be included in international holding structures.
- Preferential tax regime — corporate tax from 5% if conditions are met (available only for companies registered in Madeira).
SGAIC Lda (Sociedade Gestora de Ativos de Investimento Coletivo)
SGAIC Lda is a specialized structure for managing collective investment assets (funds).
Suitable for professional managers and companies working with investment products.
Key advantages:
- Legally recognized form for fund and investment structure management.
- Increased trust from partners and regulators.
- Combines Lda flexibility with regulated-activity status.
- Suitable for private funds, family funds, and investment platforms.
SCS / SCA
SCS (Sociedade em Comandita Simples) and SCA (Sociedade em Comandita por Ações) are limited partnerships combining active partners (general partners) and passive investors.
Key advantages:
- Clear separation of liability: managing partners have full liability, investors/silent partners limited to their contribution.
- Suitable for projects with one active manager and several investors.
- SCA allows issuing shares, simplifying capital raising.
- Often used in investment structures and family businesses.
Sociedade Anónima (S.A.)
S.A. is a joint-stock company, optimal for large projects and companies with multiple investors.
Requires higher capital and a formal board of directors.
Key advantages:
- Ability to issue shares and split capital
- Suitable for scalable projects, holdings, and companies planning to enter capital markets
- High transparency level increases investor trust
- Eligible for stock market listing
- Preferential tax regime — corporate tax from 5% if conditions are met (available only for companies registered in Madeira)
Turkey
Ltd. Şti. (Limited Şirket)
A limited liability company and the most common form of business in Türkiye.
Suitable for companies of any scale — trading, production, and services.
Key advantages:
- Minimal share capital.
- From one founder.
- Simple management model without complex corporate structure.
- Most popular format for foreign investors due to ease of setup.
- Suitable for local and international companies, e-commerce, logistics, services, and distribution.
A.Ş. (Anonim Şirket)
An A.Ş. is a joint-stock company designed for large companies, investment projects and multi-investor structures.
Key advantages:
- Low minimum capital.
- Ability to issue shares (including preferred shares).
- Suitable for attracting major investors and forming a board of directors.
- Higher prestige and credibility among corporate partners and banks.
- Suitable for industrial companies, holdings, international groups, and businesses planning IPO.
Other legal forms also exist. If you need an alternative structure — let us know, and we will propose the best option.
How it works
Diagnostics
Document preparation
Notary / registrar
Registration & post-launch
How it works
Diagnostics
Document preparation
Notary / registrar
Registration & post-launch
Why H&G GLOBAL
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24 hours — first contact
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AI assistant performs double checks and generates checklists
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Strict compliance: KYC / KYB / CDD, transparent procedures
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Network of local partners in NL / PT / CW / TR
Cases and articles
Real examples of company setups, immigration approvals, restructuring cases and compliance projects completed in our core jurisdictions.