Formed in 1987 through the merger of Kluwer Publishers, founded in 1889, and Wolters Samsom, whose roots trace back to 1836, Wolters Kluwer N.V. is a leading Dutch information, software, and services company headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. Historically recognized for its transformation from a traditional publishing house into a global provider of professional information and software solutions, the company today serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in more than 40 countries, and operates across five principal divisions: Health, Tax & Accounting, Financial & Corporate Compliance, Legal & Regulatory, and Corporate Performance & ESG. Wolters Kluwer employed approximately 21,100 people worldwide in 2025. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the company reported annual revenues of EUR 6.1 billion, underscoring its position as one of the world’s most important providers of expert information, workflow software, and decision-support solutions for professionals.
Updated 2026-03-20