For international visitors
Creative Amsterdam: creating opportunities!
The creative industries are the trump card of the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area. This region belongs to the top five creative cities in the world, along with giants like London, New York and Los Angeles. Almost one in three Dutch jobs in the creative industries can be found here. Thanks to the scope, quality and diversity of the creative industries, the region is developing into an international creative hub.
The television concept, Big Brother, Marcel Wanders’ Knotted Chair, the Rietveld Academy, Dick Bruna’s Miffy books, Paul Verhoeven’s film, Basic Instinct, advertising campaigns by KesselsKramer, Rembrandt’s paintings, fashion by Viktor & Rolf… These are only a few of the creative calling cards of the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area. The programme Creative Amsterdam, one-stop shop for the creative industries, was set up to further strengthen the creative industries in the region. Please contact us if we can help you!
About the Amsterdam Area
The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, with Amsterdam as the capital of the Netherlands, is a prime location for business in Europe.
Creative calling cards
In this section you’ll find a collection of some creative calling cards from the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area. One after the other, they reveal inspiring accounts of how Dutch talent is conquering the world, how the region is stimulating creatives to new heights of innovation and ...
Getting Started
The necessary whos and hows of getting started in the Netherlands and in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area - including regulations, requirements, and incentive rulings such as visas, work permits, tax regulations, family formation and housing.
Business Information
Looking for professional advice and information when setting up your business in the Netherlands and in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area?