Paradise lost – the Netherlands is not attractive for large companies: taxes are too high and the legal framework is too strict.

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The above article about Holland turned out to be very relevant and interesting. The country that was once considered a real paradise for companies is now facing serious problems. Political instability, stricter tax laws, housing shortages and laws opposing the entry of foreign students and highly skilled workers have undermined the attractiveness of the Netherlands for business.

After the departure of the giant companies Unilever and Shell, it is now causing concern about the possible downsizing of Asml, the chip giant that manufactures equipment for the production of semiconductors. After all these events, the government under the leadership of Mark Rutte has adopted a plan called “Operation Beethoven” to avoid companies fleeing and keep the economy stable.

However, the current government is temporary and all eyes are on forming a new one after the November elections. Ending the resistance, Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders has agreed that he will not become prime minister.

The four parties are now negotiating to form a coalition that will support a mixed government based on an agreed program.

But the problems are not diminishing. A survey conducted by Vno-Nkw, the union of Dutch entrepreneurs, found that 76% of them believe the economic environment has worsened, and almost half think the Netherlands is not attractive for business. Economists fear changes in tax policy, a reduction in the number of English-language courses at universities and restrictions on foreign student enrollment.

All these factors raise serious concerns for the future of the Dutch economy. A country that has always been open to the world is now facing the threat of closure and loss of attractiveness for international companies and students.