Netherlands Company Registration (BV)

How It Works

1. 1

   Name Availability and Pre-Incorporation Planning

   Verify the proposed BV name is available with the KvK and conduct preliminary structuring.

2. 2

   Engage Dutch Civil-Law Notary

   Appoint a Dutch civil-law notary who will draft the deed of incorporation and articles of association in Dutch.

3. 3

   Notarial Deed of Incorporation

   The notary executes the deed of incorporation, which constitutes the BV as a legal entity.

4. 4

   Registration with Kamer van Koophandel

   The notary registers the BV with the KvK, which issues the KvK registration number.

5. 5

   Tax Registration

   Register the BV with the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration for Corporate Income Tax.

6. 6

   UBO Register Filing and Bank Account Opening

   Register the Ultimate Beneficial Owners in the Dutch UBO register and open a Dutch business bank account.