Corporate & management
Entity formation, registered office, corporate or personal directors, governance and day-to-day administration.
Independent · regulated · international
Corporate structures,
managed with care.
Licensed · NLRegulatory standing
DNB-licensed trust office
Listed in the public register of De Nederlandsche Bank.
Arcanum
One coordinated point of contact
Dutch and international entities
Corporate, accounting and compliance
Personal coordination
Your structure deserves clear oversight and a relationship team that knows the details.
What we do
Built around the life of your entity.
Incorporated in 1995, Arcanum is an independent Dutch management and company-services firm. From incorporation and governance to accounting, reporting and ongoing administration, one relationship team coordinates the work that keeps a Dutch structure organised and in good standing.
Accounting & tax
Invoicing, payroll, bank administration, financial reporting and Dutch tax-return preparation and filing.
Structuring & foundations
Dutch holdings, STAK foundations and international structures designed with legal and tax advisers.
Mandate transfers
A controlled route for moving an existing Dutch entity from another service provider to Arcanum.
Why the Netherlands
A dependable European base for international business.
Arcanum works with Dutch structures in an internationally oriented economy with established corporate forms, experienced advisers and a practical business culture. For organisations operating across borders, the Netherlands offers a familiar setting in which ownership, governance and administration can be organised clearly.
Recognised structures
Dutch BVs, holdings and foundations offer established routes for operating businesses, investments and long-term governance.
Internationally connected
A European location, multilingual professional community and strong physical and digital links support cross-border coordination.
Credible administration
A mature legal and professional environment helps companies maintain clear records, accountable decisions and reliable reporting.
New or existing mandate
A clear route from first conversation to active management.
Arcanum agrees the scope and fees, gathers the information relevant to the mandate and confirms a workable relationship before formation or transfer begins.
- 01
Define the mandate
Objectives, services, structure and fee proposal.
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Confirm the relationship
Proportionate client information and mandate review.
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Form or transfer
Implementation coordinated with the relevant advisers.
How we work
Five values. One standard.
Integrity
Careful work, grounded in the letter and spirit of the law.
Independence
Professional judgement without improper influence.
Reliability
Clear commitments and open communication.
Professionalism
High standards, quality and client focus.
Sustainability
Long-term relationships built responsibly.
Precision in motion
Coordinated expertise. Clear decisions. Dependable execution.
Latest news
News and briefings from Arcanum.
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Foundations · STAK
The Dutch foundation: control, continuity and asset separation
A clear introduction to the Stichting and STAK, where each can be useful, and what should be considered before incorporation.
Start a conversation
Let’s discuss what you need.
Share what you are establishing, managing or transferring. We will respond with a practical next step and explain how Arcanum can help.