Legalization of Documents in the Netherlands: Apostille and Consular Legalization Explained
A Dutch BV closing an acquisition in São Paulo, an Amsterdam notary issuing a power of attorney for a share transfer in Dubai, a CFO couriering a Chamber of Commerce extract to a bank in Riyadh — each runs into the same wall. Before a Dutch public document carries any weight in front of a […]
Luxembourg SARL Without a Bank Account: 2026 Reform
Luxembourg’s private limited liability company (the société à responsabilité limitée, or SARL) long carried an obstacle at its very first step. The €12,000 minimum share capital had to be paid in full before the company could exist, which in practice meant opening and funding a Luxembourg bank account first. Since 2 June 2026 that sequence […]
Virtual General Meetings in the Netherlands: What the New Act Means for Boards
A virtual general meeting in the Netherlands becomes possible under the new Act. WVT explains what boards must arrange before entry into force in 2027.
Enterprise Chamber Proceedings in the Netherlands: The Right of Inquiry Explained
A minority shareholder in a Dutch BV who suspects the board is steering the company towards collapse has a remedy with no real equivalent elsewhere in Europe: Enterprise Chamber proceedings before the Ondernemingskamer, a specialised division of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal. For foreign investors, joint-venture partners and private equity firms holding Dutch entities, the […]
A Dutch-Speaking Lawyer in Switzerland: What WVT Can Do for You
A Dutch-speaking lawyer in Switzerland: how WVT handles your GmbH or AG, permits, cross-border tax and transparency filings — discussed in Dutch.
What Is ATAD 3? The Unshell Directive and What Replaced It
ATAD 3, the EU’s Unshell Directive, was withdrawn in June 2025. Learn what it meant for shell companies and what the DAC6 reform means for your structure.
Pitfalls in International M&A Tax Planning: What Acquirers Get Wrong
A practical guide to the pitfalls in cross-border M&A tax planning — from due diligence gaps to withholding tax and post-deal substance. Talk to WVT.
International Tax Structuring Done Right: A Practical Guide for Cross-Border Groups
International tax structuring done right rests on substance, treaties and holding choice, not rate arbitrage. A practical cross-border guide from WVT.
Work Visas and Green Cards in the United States: A Practical Guide for Foreign Founders, Entrepreneurs and Their Teams
The United States remains the single largest market a founder can build into, and for many international entrepreneurs a US presence is less an option than a milestone. The immigration side of that move, however, is where ambitious plans most often stall. The US has no single “startup visa”, and the route that actually fits […]
Work and Residence Permits in Switzerland: A Practical Guide for Foreign Founders, Entrepreneurs and Their Teams
Switzerland’s combination of political stability, a strong economy, and a central European location makes it a natural base for international founders. But it comes with a hard truth that catches many entrepreneurs out: forming a Swiss company does not, by itself, give you the right to live and work in Switzerland. Company law and immigration […]