Coworking for expats and international companies in the Netherlands
For expats and international companies, a coworking space or serviced office is the fastest way to start in the Netherlands: you get a furnished desk from day one, an address you can register with the Chamber of Commerce (KVK) as long as you actually work there, and an English-speaking community — without a multi-year lease. This catalogue lists 455 buildings, with coworking from €96 a month.
Why do international companies choose flexible workspace in the Netherlands?
International companies opening a Dutch branch rarely know how big the local team will become. A serviced office in Amsterdam or The Hague lets you start small and scale month by month. Most Amsterdam business centres offer contracts and house rules in English, and staff at reception speak English as a matter of course.
What do you need to register a company in the Netherlands?
To register with the KVK you need a business location (vestigingsadres) where the company actually operates. A virtual office that includes access to a workspace can meet that requirement; a mail-only address cannot. The details are in our guide to virtual offices and KVK registration.
Virtual office or physical desk: which does an expat need?
| Situation | Best fit |
|---|---|
| Freelancer working from home, needs a business address | Virtual office with hot-desk access |
| Newcomer who wants colleagues and a routine | Coworking hot desk or dedicated desk |
| Company opening a Dutch branch with a small team | Serviced office |
Which Dutch city suits an international team?
- Amsterdam — the largest international business community; Zuidas is minutes from Schiphol.
- The Hague — international institutions, embassies and NGOs.
- Rotterdam — port, logistics and trade.
- Eindhoven — high-tech in the Brainport region.
Browse virtual offices in Amsterdam, office space or coworking, or look at The Hague and Rotterdam.