# Netherlands business and bankruptcy trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/netherlands-business-and-bankruptcy-trends > Updated: 2026-09-11T04:59:36.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3. In mid-2026, economic data from the Netherlands indicated a positive trend in business activity, with a 4.8 percent increase in new business starters during the second quarter and a 9.2 percent decrease in closures compared to the previous year. During July 2026, bankruptcy numbers trended downward, with 266 companies declared bankrupt, including a significant drop in the hospitality sector. However, by August 2026, the trend shifted. Data from the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) showed that bankruptcies rose to 304 in August, a 9 percent increase compared to the same month in 2025 and 38 more than in July. The bankruptcy rate reached 8.1 per 100,000 companies. While the hospitality sector's relative bankruptcy rate of 21 per 100,000 companies was a decrease from the previous year, other sectors saw significant increases, including construction, rental and business services, and information and communication. Regional reports from late August and early September 2026 highlighted specific failures in Noord-Holland and Overijssel. In Noord-Holland, 19 companies across sectors such as technology, construction, and airport services filed for bankruptcy, with concentrations in Naarden and Amsterdam. In Overijssel, thirteen companies declared bankruptcy, including the amusement park Speelstad Oranje, which faces an auction involving approximately 80 million euros in owed funds, as well as the publisher Persmanagerin and the advertising agency Squal Media. ## Claims - 304 companies were declared bankrupt in August 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The number of bankruptcies in August increased by 9 percent compared to the same month last year. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The bankruptcy rate was 8.1 per 100,000 companies in August, up from 7.6 a year earlier. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The hospitality sector had the highest relative bankruptcy rate at 21 per 100,000 companies. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The industrial sector followed with a bankruptcy rate of 20.1 per 100,000 companies. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The bankruptcy rate in the construction industry rose from 10.7 to 16.5 per 100,000 companies. (single source) - The bankruptcy rate in rental and other business services doubled from 7.8 to 15.8 per 100,000 companies. (single source) - The bankruptcy rate in the information and communication sector rose from 6.9 to 11.7 per 100,000 companies. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Netherlands bankruptcies rise 9 percent in August 2026 Dutch bankruptcies rose 9 percent in August 2026 to 304 total cases, according to CBS. The hospitality and industrial sectors saw high relative rates, while construction and service sectors saw sharp increases. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netherlands-bankruptcies-rise-9-percent-in-august-2026 ### 2026-09-02: Dutch companies declare bankruptcy across Noord-Holland and Overijssel Numerous businesses across the Dutch provinces of Noord-Holland and Overijssel have declared bankruptcy, affecting sectors from technology and construction to publishing and amusement parks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-companies-declare-bankruptcy-across-noord-holland-and-overijssel ### 2026-08-12: Netherlands business startups rise as bankruptcies decline New business startups in the Netherlands rose by 4.8 percent in Q2 2026, while bankruptcy rates have shown a downward trend across several sectors. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netherlands-business-startups-rise-as-bankruptcies-decline --- Cite as: Netherlands business and bankruptcy trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/netherlands-business-and-bankruptcy-trends