= Doing Business reform making it easier to do business. 
= Doing Business reform making it more difficult to do business.
DB2013:
Starting a Business:
The Netherlands made starting a business easier by eliminating the requirement for a declaration of nonobjection by the Ministry of Justice before incorporation.
Dealing with Construction Permits:
The Netherlands made dealing with construction permits simpler by merging several approvals and implementing an online application system.
Protecting Investors:
The Netherlands strengthened investor protections through a new law regulating the approval of related-party transactions.
Trading Across Borders:
The Netherlands made importing easier by introducing a new web-based system for cargo release at the port terminals in Rotterdam.
DB2011:
Paying Taxes:
The Netherlands reduced the frequency of filing and paying value added taxes from monthly to quarterly and allowed small entities to use their annual accounts as the basis for computing their corporate income tax.
DB2010:
Dealing with Construction Permits:
In the Netherlands, a new Spatial Planning Law was enacted to improve the construction regulation process.
DB2008:
Paying Taxes:
Netherlands reduced the tax burden for companies by reducing the corporate income tax rate, social security contribution rates and the rates of several other taxes.