So close, yet so far away. Germany is the Netherlands’ most important trading partner in Europe. Vice versa, the Netherlands is one of Germany’s most important trading partners. The fact that the Netherlands is right next to Germany often causes us to underestimate the differences between both countries. The legal and tax systems vary widely between both countries, in addition to the considerable differences in business culture. VMW Taxand’s German Desk has experts on all the differences and brings Germany (even) closer.

The German desk fulfils a leading role in the Netherlands in regard to Dutch-German trade relations. The main reason for this is that all members of the German Desk have a German background or have worked or lived in Germany for a considerable period of time. This means they are able to assist our clients in Dutch as well as German. The lawyers involved also have cross-border legal expertise and are qualified to provide you with legal advice in both countries and to litigate for you.

In addition to our expertise of German and Dutch law, our clients particularly value our knowledge of both business cultures. We are able to provide optimal guidance in all cross-border business transactions. We know how to make business contacts in the culture of your neighbouring country, how to give shape to that contact and how to finalise deals. The right tone and clear formulation of your position is particularly decisive during the negotiations phase. Guidance for contractual negotiations is one of our most frequently provided services.

We have been advising and guiding our Dutch and German clients in the following areas for many years now:


The German Desk cooperates closely with the Dutch-German economic chamber in The Hague and the Dutch Consulate-General in Düsseldorf. These and other organisations regularly invite our employees for lectures and speeches.