Netherlands proposes easing IPO rules for small and mid-sized firms amid fraud fears

On 2026-04-23, Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen proposed easing IPO rules for small and mid-sized firms by raising the prospectus threshold from 5 million euros to 12 million euros. The proposal would reduce disclosure requirements for companies seeking to go public and was presented as a way to cut administrative burdens and align with other European countries. The AFM warned the change could increase fraud risk for investors.