Provides references to the principal business associations, indicating which accept U.S. companies. Describes the primary roles of those associations and to what extent they influence government actions.

The Dutch Chamber of Commerce maintains a network of 19 offices throughout the Netherlands. 
The American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands (AmCham) is a non-profit, non-governmental, non-political, voluntary organization of companies and individuals who invest in and trade between the United States and the Netherlands.  The Netherlands is one of the most important destinations for U.S. direct investment in Europe and a major hub for American professionals living and working abroad.

The Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers (known as VNO-NCW) is the largest employers' organization in the Netherlands.  VNO-NCW represents the common interests of Dutch business, both at home and abroad, and provides a variety of services for its members.  Over 160 (branch) associations are members, representing more than 185,000 enterprises.  These enterprises cover almost all sectors of the economy, including more than 80 percent of all medium-sized companies in the Netherlands and nearly all the larger corporate institutions.

All business associations in the Netherlands accept U.S. companies as members.

 

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