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 support whistleblowers. While petty corruption is nearly absent and the legal framework aligns with major anti-corruption conventions, the OECD has noted the need for improved investigation and prosecution efforts.

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 workforce. The country is a significant recipient and source of foreign direct investment (FDI), benefiting from a business-friendly tax climate and a strategic location that enhances its logistics capabilities, including 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 logistics and trade. It ranks as one of the largest recipients and sources of foreign direct investment globally, supported by a competitive tax regime and numerous investment treaties that offer investor protections. The country has also established itself as a key hub for U.S. firms looking to access the European market, with significant foreign investment across various sectors.