Countries
Cold Email in the Netherlands
The Netherlands offers a business-friendly environment with strong tech adoption. Dutch professionals typically speak excellent English, and B2B cold email is accepted under GDPR legitimate interest.
Email Regulations
GDPR (AVG)
Dutch implementation of GDPR. B2B prospecting permitted under legitimate interest.
Key Requirements:
- -Legitimate interest basis documented
- -Transparent privacy information
- -Easy unsubscribe mechanism
- -Respect data subject rights
Best Send Times
Timezone: CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Best Hours: 9-11 AM and 2-4 PM CET
Best Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Key Industries
Technology
Logistics
Agriculture
Financial Services
Energy
Life Sciences
Creative Industries
Business Culture Tips
- -Dutch business culture is direct and egalitarian
- -Efficiency and practicality are highly valued
- -Less hierarchical than German or French business
- -English is widely used in business
- -Straightforward communication is appreciated
Common Decision Maker Titles
Directeur
Manager
Hoofd
Eigenaar
Partner
CEO
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Getting Started
Ready to launch cold email campaigns in the Netherlands? Start by verifying your email lists and testing deliverability to ensure compliance and inbox placement.