American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands

The benefits of joining the American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands are numerous, but our members tell us the primary benefits are:

• An advocacy forum for important international policy-making activities
• Exclusive access to the most relevant and up-to-date US-Netherlands trade information
• Numerous business development opportunities
• A full calendar of unique social and business networking events

Apply for membership here.

Advocacy and International Policy-making Activities

Since its inception, the Chamber has successfully addressed its resources to issues related to improving the investment and trading climate between the Netherlands and the US - striving for the optimum ingredients and environment to make business happen and increase economic welfare. By drawing on the experience of its Standing Committees - and its membership at large - the Chamber has been able to render a unique service to the American-Netherlands business community in giving guidance, in areas such as taxation, human resource management and legal issues, and in bringing the concerns of its members to the attention of appropriate bodies on both sides of the Atlantic.

The Chamber's focus is its role as the leading voice for foreign investors in the Netherlands. The competitive edge that the Netherlands has built in the past decade needs continuous honing and constant benchmarking to point to areas for improvement. Our current advocacy program is outlined in the Priority Points section of our website.

U.S.-Dutch Trade Information

The Chamber and its members are a valuable resource for US-Netherlands trade information and development through its numerous publications and activities.

US Business Directory

• An overview of almost all US subsidiary companies in the Netherlands
• Updated and published every two years
• The only publication offering a complete picture of the $215 billion US  investment relationship in the Netherlands

AmCham News

• Published six times a year (digital and printed format)
• Provides up-to-date information about current events affecting members 
• Includes information about new members that is of special interest to those seeking new contacts in industry

AmCham Database

• Over 1500 American subsidiary companies, including standardized classifications ("SIC" codes) and postal codes 

New Business Development Opportunities

The common denominator shared by all our members is a belief in the importance of two-way trade and investment between the Netherlands and the United States as an essential basis for creating mutual economic welfare.
 

American and Chamber member companies employ over 1.3 million people in the Netherlands. American business has had good reason to come to the Netherlands in the past and the Chamber works to ensure they have good reason to stay in the future. In addition, many Dutch Chamber members are significant investors in the United States. The common denominator shared by all our members is a belief in the importance of two-way trade and investment between the Netherlands and the United States as an essential basis for creating mutual economic welfare.

Through its year-round programs and events, the Chamber provides an opportunity for its members to meet, exchange ideas and experiences, and make contacts which are essential to the development of new, mutually beneficial relationships.

Social Events and Business-to-Business Networking

Besides making contact with potential customers, Chamber members frequently meet existing customers at our events – or find new networking opportunities they could not have discovered elsewhere.

Among the programs bringing people and businesses together are our regular luncheons, dinners, seminars and late afternoon briefings with prominent private and public sector guest speakers. Social events include the annual golf tournament, the annual gala dinner-dance and the end-of-the-year Christmas Cocktail.

See the AmCham Events Calendar for information about upcoming events.

Click here for an online application form.