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Innovation is driven by people. Yet, many technology companies continue to focus mainly on product development, investments and market growth. That is understandable, but at the same time another major challenge is emerging: finding, developing and retaining the right people.

For many technology companies, growth has topped the agenda for years. New customers, additional functionalities, international expansion and ever-increasing revenues often serve as proof that the chosen strategy is working. Yet many successful scale-ups reach a tipping point.

When a Dutch company distributes dividends, it is in principle required to withhold 15 % dividend withholding tax on the gross dividend. However, under certain conditions the Dutch law provides for a withholding tax exemption on dividends to non resident shareholders. In this article we will explain more about how this works.