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Netherlands Company Registration (BV)

Incorporate a Besloten Vennootschap in the Netherlands

Validity: Perpetual existence subject to annual filings

Getting your paperwork right the first time is the biggest factor in how fast netherlands company registration (bv) completes. Below is the complete document checklist — what's mandatory, what's situational, and how each item is used — so you can assemble everything before you begin.

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Documents Required

Items marked Required are mandatory; others are situational.

Identity and Address Documents

  • Notarised or apostilled passport copy of each director and shareholderRequired
  • Proof of residential address (not older than three months)Required
  • Indian PAN card of Indian resident foundersRequired

Post-Incorporation Compliance

  • UBO register filing completed with KvKRequired
  • Authorised dealer bank in India informed of overseas investmentRequired

Ongoing Filing Obligations

  • Annual accounts filed with the KvKRequired
  • Corporate income tax return filed with the Dutch Tax and Customs AdministrationRequired
  • UBO register kept current on any beneficial-ownership changeRequired
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Tips to avoid delays

  • Keep digital copies (PDF or clear photos) of every document ready before you start.
  • Make sure names and addresses match exactly across all documents — mismatches are the single most common cause of rejection.
  • Use current, unexpired government-issued IDs, and have both originals and self-attested copies on hand.
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