Netherlands: Google Netherlands B.V.

Overview

Google Netherlands B.V. is Google’s main Dutch local operating company. It is registered in the Netherlands as a besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid / B.V., a private limited liability company. The company is registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under KvK number 34198589. Its registered office is Claude Debussylaan 34, 15th floor, 1082 MD Amsterdam, Netherlands. Public company-data sources state that the company was incorporated in 2003.

Google Netherlands B.V. is Google’s Dutch local business, support and representation entity. Dutch company-data sources classify the company under SBI/KvK 63910, activities of web portals. The company description refers to the operation of an internet search-engine business and the provision of services, information and advice related to searching and retrieving information through the internet, intranet and other electronic communications.

Ownership and group status

Google Netherlands B.V. is part of the Google/Alphabet group. Public Dutch company-data extracts identify Raiden Unlimited Company as the owner of Google Netherlands B.V. The ultimate parent group is Alphabet Inc., incorporated in the United States.

Business model and services

Google Netherlands B.V. functions as Google’s local Dutch market-facing entity. Its role includes local support, business representation, commercial liaison, public-policy engagement and activities connected to Google’s products and services in the Netherlands.

Data-centre and infrastructure context

Google has a substantial physical infrastructure presence in the Netherlands. Google opened its first Dutch data centre in Eemshaven in 2016 and later opened a second Dutch data centre in Middenmeer in 2020. Google also announced and developed a further data-centre investment in Winschoten, in the municipality of Oldambt, representing a €600m investment.

Financial disclosure

Google Netherlands B.V. does not have a verified public annual revenue and profit series suitable for inclusion in our active financial charts.