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Volume XII · № 4
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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Easybroker

Founded 2014 Headquartered Netherlands ✓ AFM ★ 3.9/5

Easybroker is a Dutch AFM-registered introducing broker of Interactive Brokers Ireland — the same infrastructure as LYNX, wrapped in a simpler Dutch-language interface, and one of the few Dutch brokers still opening business investment accounts for B.V., holding and other legal entities.

✓ Pros
  • Business investment account for B.V., holding, N.V., and foundations — one of few Dutch brokers still offering this
  • Reinvest B.V. profits at corporate tax rate instead of immediate personal income tax
  • Interactive Brokers network under the hood: 150+ exchanges, all major asset classes (same engine as LYNX)
  • Simple Dutch-language interface — no TWS complexity
  • AFM-registered, Dutch-language customer support
  • Free iDEAL deposits, no inactivity fees
✗ Cons
  • Business accounts: €25-40+/month fixed fees (heavy at low trading volume)
  • Investor protection €20,000 Irish scheme (not €100,000 Dutch) — accounts legally at IBIE
  • Limited proprietary educational content and research tools — focus is on execution, not on extensive analysis
  • Retail trading costs comparable to similar Dutch brokers; no specific price advantage for NL-only retail

Fees & costs

Min. deposit
€100
Trading
EU aandelen & ETF's: 0.08% per trade (min €3). US aandelen & ETF's: $0.008/aandeel (min $3, max 1% van transactiewaarde). UK: 0.09% (min £3). Opties: €1.50/contract. Futures: €6/contract. Exchange/Regulatory/Clearing fees inclusief voor EU/US, exclusief voor UK.
Stock fee
€0 (Dutch stocks)
Spread
N/A (introducing broker voor IBIE, geen eigen spread)
Deposits
Free (iDEAL)
Withdrawals
Free
Inactivity
None

Who this fits best

✓ Beginners✓ Dutch investors✓ Simple investing✓ Business accounts✓ B.V. / holding

Note: business accounts: €25-40+/month fixed fees (heavy at low trading volume).

Kerncijfers met bron

Zakelijke rekening vanaf
€25/maand (1 entiteit + 1 aandeelhouder)
easybroker.nl/zakelijk-beleggen 2026-04
Extra aandeelhouder
+€5/maand per persoon
easybroker.nl/zakelijk-beleggen 2026-04
Extra juridische entiteit
+€10/maand per entiteit
easybroker.nl/zakelijk-beleggen 2026-04
Geaccepteerde entiteiten
B.V., N.V., holding, stichting (incl. STAK)
easybroker.nl/zakelijk-beleggen 2026-04
Handelskosten EU-aandelen
0,08% per trade (min €3)
easybroker.nl/tarieven 2026-04
Handelskosten US-aandelen
$0,008 per aandeel (min $3)
easybroker.nl/tarieven 2026-04
Beleggersbescherming
€20.000 (Iers stelsel via IBIE)
easybroker.nl/juridisch 2026-04
Regulering
AFM-geregistreerd (NL), uitvoering via IBIE (Central Bank of Ireland)
AFM register 2026-04
Marktbreedte
150+ beurzen wereldwijd (via IBKR-netwerk)
interactivebrokers.com/exchanges 2026-04
Minimale storting particulier
€100
easybroker.nl 2026-04

Editorial review

Easybroker is one of the few Dutch brokers still actively opening business investment accounts for legal entities — B.V. (private limited company), N.V., holdings, or foundations. Many competitors have exited this segment or never served it. For entrepreneurs wanting to invest corporate capital and compound returns internally, that is the central selling point. Under the hood, Easybroker runs exactly the same Interactive Brokers network LYNX uses — 150+ exchanges, all major asset classes, institutional execution — wrapped in a simpler Dutch-language interface.

Business investing via Easybroker — how it works

Business investing means investing from a legal entity with its own legal personality: a B.V., N.V., holding, or foundation. Capital sits within the company, not privately. Tax advantage: returns can be reinvested inside the B.V. at corporate tax rates (19% up to €200k, 25.8% above, in 2026) instead of immediate personal income tax in Dutch Box 2 or the fictitious yield of Box 3. For entrepreneurs with surplus corporate capital, this is often more efficient — provided you actually keep it invested within the B.V. long-term. Always consult your accountant; tax situations vary.

Note: a sole proprietorship (eenmanszaak) is NOT a separate legal entity. Investing from a sole proprietorship is tax-equivalent to private investing and falls under Box 3. A business account at Easybroker is usually not beneficial for sole traders; a private account suffices.

Which legal entities does Easybroker accept?

- Besloten Vennootschap (B.V. — Dutch private limited company)

- Naamloze Vennootschap (N.V. — Dutch public limited company)

- Holding structures (holding-B.V. with operating B.V., multiple shareholders)

- Foundations (including STAK structures)

KYB (Know Your Business) is performed on the legal entity and all UBOs. Typically 5-10 business days once UBO registration, deed of incorporation, and shareholder overview are complete.

Business account pricing

- Minimum: €25/month — for 1 legal entity + 1 natural-person shareholder

- +€5/month per additional natural-person shareholder

- +€10/month per additional legal entity in the structure

- Example: holding with operating B.V. and 2 shareholders → €25 + €5 + €10 = €40/month

These are fixed management fees on top of trading costs. Unusual for retail brokers, but reasonable given KYB workload. Comparison: DEGIRO offers no business account, ING Business Beleggen has limited asset access, and Saxo Bank-Binck accepts business accounts with higher thresholds.

Trading fees (identical for business and retail)

EU stocks & ETFs: 0.08% per trade (€3 minimum). US stocks: $0.008/share ($3 minimum, max 1% of transaction). Options €1.50/contract, futures €6/contract. Free iDEAL deposits. No inactivity fees. Comparable to DEGIRO; cheaper than LYNX for investors who don't need full TWS.

IBKR network under the hood

Easybroker is an introducing broker of Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited (IBIE). Same structure as LYNX. That means: execution runs through IBKR's SmartRouting, 150+ global exchanges accessible, all major asset classes available. Easybroker adds a simpler interface, Dutch onboarding, and local support — no more, no less.

The catch

- Accounts legally held in Ireland. Easybroker is NL-regulated (AFM), but your securities sit in an IBIE account. Investor compensation is €20,000 via the Irish scheme — not €100,000 Dutch. Same at LYNX.

- Fixed monthly fees for business accounts. €25-40+/month adds up over years. At low trading volume this weighs heavily.

Who it suits

B.V. and holding owners investing corporate capital; retail investors wanting IBKR market breadth with the option of either a simple Dutch interface or full TWS; beginners preferring Dutch onboarding.

Who should look elsewhere

- Sole proprietors — a business account delivers no tax benefit since a sole proprietorship has no separate legal personality. A regular private account (which Easybroker also offers) is sufficient.

- B.V.'s insisting on the €100k Dutch compensation scheme — because Easybroker accounts are legally held at IBIE (Ireland), the €20,000 Irish scheme applies. Those needing the Dutch scheme specifically should consider a Dutch bank-broker, noting that asset breadth there is often narrower.

Full TWS is available: active traders needing ladder DOM, API access, or custom scripts can activate the full Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation (TWS) as desktop platform on their Easybroker account. Same functionality as at IBKR direct — the simple Easybroker web interface is optional, not mandatory.

Risks

Legally hosted at IBIE, Irish compensation scheme. Business accounts carry €25-40+/month fixed fees. Investing carries risk of capital loss, especially on options, futures, and margin. Tax advantages of business investing via B.V. depend on your specific situation; always consult a tax advisor before making structural decisions.

Frequently asked

Which legal entities does Easybroker accept for business investing?
Easybroker opens business investment accounts for Dutch Besloten Vennootschappen (B.V. — private limited), Naamloze Vennootschappen (N.V. — public limited), holding structures (including holding-B.V. with operating B.V.), and foundations (including STAK structures). Sole proprietorships are not treated as business clients — they invest as private under Dutch Box 3.
How much does a business investment account at Easybroker cost?
Minimum €25 per month for 1 legal entity plus 1 natural-person shareholder. Plus €5/month per additional natural-person shareholder, and €10/month per additional legal entity. Example: a holding with operating B.V. and 2 shareholders costs €40/month in fixed management fees, on top of trading fees.
Is investing from a B.V. more tax-efficient than private investing?
It depends on your situation. Profits inside a B.V. are taxed at Dutch corporate tax rates (19% up to €200k profit, 25.8% above, in 2026) and can be reinvested internally. Private investing falls under the fictitious yield of Box 3. For entrepreneurs with surplus corporate capital, business investing via B.V. is often more efficient — provided capital stays invested long-term. Always consult a tax advisor before making structural decisions.
Can I open a business account as a sole trader (eenmanszaak / ZZP)?
No. A sole proprietorship has no separate legal personality — assets are taxed as private under Box 3. Easybroker therefore does not open a separate business account for sole traders; a private account is sufficient. Business investing requires a legal entity: B.V., N.V., holding, or foundation.
Is Easybroker the same as LYNX?
Not the same company, but the same underlying infrastructure. Both are introducing brokers of Interactive Brokers Ireland (IBIE): orders route through IBKR's SmartRouting, 150+ global exchanges, same asset classes. The difference is the shell: LYNX provides the full TWS platform for active/professional traders; Easybroker offers a simpler Dutch-language interface for beginners and one of the few business investment accounts on the Dutch market.
What investor compensation applies to business accounts at Easybroker?
Easybroker is AFM-regulated (Netherlands), but business accounts are legally opened at Interactive Brokers Ireland (IBIE). Investor compensation runs via the Irish scheme, with coverage of €20,000 per client — not the €100,000 Dutch scheme. For large business portfolios: diversify across brokers to respect compensation limits.
How long does it take to open a business account?
KYB (Know Your Business) review typically takes 5-10 business days once all documents are complete: UBO register (Dutch KVK), deed of incorporation, shareholder register, and ID of all UBOs. Complex structures (multiple holdings, STAKs, foreign UBOs) may take longer.

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