Relocating your business? The Netherland retains a No. 1 position as the low-cost business leader in Europe. Also, The Netherlands ranks No. 3 overall on KPMG’s Competitive Alternatives 2016, a guide to international business locations costs. With the Forbes' mention of Eindhoven being "hands-down the most inventive city in the world", the Netherlands becomes an attractive environment for enterprises considering to expand their business abroad.
According to Invest in Holland, American companies including GTA, AAR Aircraft, Dropbox, Planet Labs and more have announced expansions in the Netherlands this year alone.
The measurements of international business costs are based on the impact of 26 cost items. These cost items vary by location. Future planned tax changes as well as current business costs are modeled over a 10-year planning horizon. 2016 is the starting year. 7 distinct business service sector operations and 12 manufacturing sector operations are compared. Currently, The Netherlands has a 12.3% cost advantage over the United States.
The Forbes' article highlights that according to the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development, Eindhoven produced 22.6 patents for every 10,000 residents. Therefore it can proudly call itself world’s most inventive city. San Diego claimed the second spot on the list, producing 8.9 patents for every 10,000 residents.
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