Netherlands Company Registration (BV)

The Netherlands is chosen primarily for its participation exemption regime, extensive DTAA network (90+ countries), and English-proficient regulatory environment.

Yes, the execution of the deed of incorporation before a Dutch civil-law notary is a mandatory legal requirement under Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code.

Once the civil-law notary has prepared the deed and the founders have signed, incorporation is typically completed within a few business days, since the notary handles KvK registration directly after execution.

Yes, many Dutch notaries allow incorporation via a power of attorney, so founders can execute the deed remotely without travelling to the Netherlands, though the notary will still conduct identity verification.

No — since the 2012 Flex-BV reform, Dutch law no longer requires a minimum share capital for a BV, which can be incorporated with as little as EUR 0.01 in share capital.

A Dutch BV must file annual accounts with the KvK, file corporate income tax returns with the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration, and keep its UBO register filing current whenever beneficial ownership changes.