🇳🇱 Netherlands · Company Registration
Entity types, registration process, required documents, costs, and official registries.
Quick answer
You register a company (commonly a BV, private limited) with the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (KVK), which lists it in the Business Register and issues a KVK number; a notarial deed is required for a BV.
Companies are registered with the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (KVK) in the Commercial Register (Handelsregister). The private limited company (BV) is the most common form.
- The BV (besloten vennootschap) is the standard limited-liability company.
- Registration with KVK also enrols the company for tax with the Belastingdienst.
- Most formations are notarized and completed via a civil-law notary.
Official authorities
- Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (KVK)
Business register and registration.
- Business.gov.nl
Official guide for entrepreneurs.
Frequently asked questions
What is a BV?
The besloten vennootschap is the standard Dutch private limited company with limited liability; it requires a notarial deed.
What is a KVK number?
The registration number issued by the Chamber of Commerce when your business enters the Business Register.
How much capital does a BV need?
There is effectively no meaningful minimum (from €0.01), though adequate capital is advisable.
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.