FATF status

The Netherlands is not on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies

Compliance with FATF Recommendations

The last Mutual Evaluation Report relating to the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards in the Netherlands was undertaken in 2022. According to that Evaluation, the Netherlands was deemed Compliant for 10 and Largely Compliant for 28 of the FATF 40 Recommendations. It was deemed Highly effective for 2 and Substantially Effective for 5 of the Effectiveness & Technical Compliance ratings.

The Netherlands adheres to international anti-corruption standards, ranking eighth in Transparency International's 2023 Corruption Perception Index. The country has robust anti-bribery legislation and several agencies, including the Dutch Whistleblowers Authority, work to combat corruption and protect whistleblowers. While corruption is not a significant issue in the Netherlands, the OECD has noted concerns regarding the adequacy of investigations and prosecutions related to transnational bribery.

The Netherlands is recognized as one of the world's most competitive industrialized economies, characterized by a stable political and macroeconomic environment, a well-developed financial sector, and a highly educated labor force. In 2022, it was the second largest recipient of foreign direct investment globally, benefiting from a business-friendly tax climate and strategic location, particularly in logistics and telecommunications. Despite facing challenges such as labor shortages and political uncertainty, the Dutch economy is projected to grow by 1.5% in 2024.

The Netherlands boasts a highly attractive investment climate, characterized by a stable political and macroeconomic environment, a well-developed financial sector, and a strategic location that facilitates logistics. It ranks as one of the largest recipients and sources of foreign direct investment globally, supported by a business-friendly tax climate and numerous investment treaties that offer investor protections. However, ongoing political uncertainty and challenges such as labor market constraints and housing shortages may impact its overall investment appeal.