Netherlands Country Summary
Sanctions
Low Concern
FATF AML Deficient List
Low Concern
Terrorism
Low Concern
Corruption
Low Concern
US State ML Assessment
High Concern
Criminal Markets (GI Index)
Medium Concern
EU Tax Blacklist
Low Concern
Offshore Finance Center
High Concern
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Anti Money Laundering
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.
Sanctions
There are no international sanctions currently in force against this country
Criminality
Rating |
0 (bad) - 100 (good) |
|---|---|
| Transparency International Corruption Index | 78 |
| World Bank: Control of Corruption Percentile Rank | 96 |
The Netherlands adheres to international anti-corruption standards, ranking eighth in Transparency International's 2020 Corruption Perception Index, and has implemented robust anti-bribery legislation. While the country has effective mechanisms to combat corruption and organized crime, it also faces challenges such as human trafficking, drug markets, and financial crimes, with various criminal networks operating within its borders. The government actively collaborates with civil society and international partners to address these issues, although threats to journalists reporting on organized crime indicate ongoing risks.
Economy
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. It is a significant hub for foreign direct investment, benefiting from a business-friendly tax climate and strategic location, which includes the largest seaport and fourth-largest airport in Europe.
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 trade. It is a leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), supported by a business-friendly tax climate and numerous investment treaties that offer investor protections. The country has also established itself as a key hub for U.S. firms seeking access to the European market, with a significant presence of foreign-owned companies contributing to its economy.
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