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 2020 Corruption Perception Index. The country has implemented robust anti-bribery legislation and established various agencies, such as the Dutch Whistleblowers Authority, to combat corruption and protect whistleblowers. While petty corruption is nearly absent and the legal framework is strong, 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 highly developed financial sector, and a well-educated labor force. It is a significant recipient and source of foreign direct investment (FDI), benefiting from a business-friendly tax climate and strategic location, which includes the largest seaport and fourth-largest airport in Europe. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and rising energy prices, the Dutch economy has shown resilience, maintaining low unemployment rates and a strong fiscal position.

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 and trade. It ranks as one of the largest recipients of foreign direct investment globally, supported by a business-friendly tax climate and numerous investment treaties that protect investors. The Dutch government actively promotes foreign investment through transparent policies and institutional support, making it a preferred destination for U.S. companies.