Created to regulate trade in Asia, the company was granted a trade monopoly and broad powers. It is regarded as one of the first major joint-stock companies to issue shares. The VOC, by being especially active in the spice trade, became an important instrument of the Netherlands' overseas economic and colonial power.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Dutch East India Company Founded?
- The Dutch East India Company (VOC) was founded in the Netherlands in 1602.
- When did Dutch East India Company Founded happen?
- 1602 CE
- Where did Dutch East India Company Founded take place?
- Hollanda