Netherlands Model BIT

The Netherlands Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) is an agreement designed to promote and protect investments between the Netherlands and partner countries. It provides legal protections for Dutch investors abroad and foreign investors in the Netherlands, ensuring fair treatment, protection against expropriation, and access to international arbitration in disputes. The model emphasizes transparent and non-discriminatory rules to encourage foreign investment, fostering economic cooperation and growth. It serves as a template for countries to negotiate similar treaties, balancing investor rights and state sovereignty while promoting international investment flows.