Why rent a serviced office in amsterdam?
Amsterdam has a reputation for many things.
As the Dutch capital city, its 17th Century Canals are known for their natural beauty and are included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. As a tourist destination, the city has become known for its infamous red light district and the nocturnal activities that occur there.
But Amsterdam has a more respectable reputation as one of Europe’s top financial centres. Considered an Alpha World City by the Globalisation and World Cities group, it is the financial capital of the Netherlands. Indeed, many Dutch corporations have their headquarters in the city, while international groups also rent office space: Philips and ING are but of few of the top 500 companies in the world based in Amsterdam.
At the heart of it all, the Amsterdam Stock Exchange: the oldest stock exchange in the world. Several other financial districts are located around the city, from the Sloterdijk railway station (home to publications such as De Telegraaf) to the Amsterdam Arena and the Amstel railway station (where Philips are based).
Combined with the Van Gogh Museum, the cannabis coffee shops and other attractions, the result is a vibrant city of commerce and culture that welcomes visitors and relocating businesses alike. Indeed, it is now only surpassed by London, Paris, Barcelona and Frankfurt as one of the best cities in Europe to locate an International Business. (Nearby Amstelveen is also popular due to land ownership laws, with KMP International global headquarters based there.)
Companies eyeing up Amsterdam need not worry about their workers either: the city has been ranked in the top 12 for quality of life in the world by Mercer, while the Economist Intelligence Unit ranked it as the second best city to live in 2012.
It may be home to the red light district, but when it comes to companies on the hunt for new offices, Amsterdam should be called the green light city.
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