Private limited company · BV
A Dutch BV is established through a civil-law notary. The notarial deed contains the articles of association, and the notary normally arranges registration with KVK.
Dutch company formation
Company formation in the Netherlands
Build your Dutch business on a clear ownership and operating structure. We coordinate establishment planning with governance, banking requirements and the international tax position of the owners and group.
Your establishment options
Start with the right structure.
The route depends on your activity, ownership and operating plans. These are the decisions to resolve before the application.
Ownership & governance
Define the shareholders, directors and decision-making arrangements before the deed is prepared. Beneficial-ownership information forms part of the registration process.
An international group
Bring the parent structure, proposed Dutch activity and actual place of management into the discussion. We assess the establishment brief in its wider cross-border context.
Local establishment essentials
Know what comes next.
The exact document list follows the selected entity, owners and activity. Your adviser will confirm the requirements for your case.
- Prepare the proposed company name and business activities.
- Identify shareholders, directors and ultimate beneficial owners.
- Coordinate the notarial deed and KVK registration.
- Plan banking, tax and ongoing administration alongside formation.
After incorporation
Plan for the years ahead.
A Dutch BV must prepare annual accounts and generally file financial statements with KVK; exemptions and the required disclosure depend on its circumstances. Keep the company's bookkeeping and administration in place from the outset, rather than waiting for its first filing deadline.
From decision to establishment
A clear path to your next company.
The scope is agreed before the work begins. You can see what is included, who is responsible and what information is needed.
01
Define your requirements
We review the activity, owners, operating markets and practical requirements. Where the destination is undecided, the brief starts with comparing options.
02
Review your proposal
Your proposal sets out the chosen route, work involved, professional fees and external costs. Timing is assessed against the actual application and dependencies.
03
Establish & prepare to operate
Following agreement, the incorporation work and supporting steps are coordinated. Banking, visas and sector permissions follow their own assessment and approval processes.
Beyond incorporation
Bring the decisions together.
Select the support your business needs. The agreed scope may combine formation with corporate structuring, tax advice, banking preparation and relocation planning.
01 / Structure
Ownership & governance
Clarify shareholders, decision-making and the relationship with your wider group.
02 / TaxInternational tax advisory
Our own tax team considers the cross-border position, treaty questions and transfer pricing relevant to your brief.
03 / BankingCorporate banking support
Prepare the business profile, ownership information and account-opening requirements for bank review.
04 / PeopleVisas & personal residency
Coordinate immigration and personal tax-residency questions separately from the company’s registration.
Costs & timing
One proposal.
Your actual requirements.
Every case is quoted individually. The activity, ownership, location, premises and additional services determine the work and cost.
Professional work
The advisory, preparation and coordination included in your engagement.
External charges
Authority, notarial, registry, workspace and third-party costs, as applicable.
Time & dependencies
The document readiness, authority reviews and separate banking or immigration steps that influence delivery.
Your questions
Before you begin.
Who incorporates a Dutch BV?
A civil-law notary draws up the incorporation deed and normally registers the BV and its beneficial-ownership information with KVK. Our establishment scope coordinates the business brief and the required professional steps.
How much will my company setup cost?
We quote each case individually after reviewing the proposed activity, owners and required support. Your proposal separates professional fees from authority and third-party charges.
Can formation, banking and visas be handled together?
They can be coordinated within an agreed scope where applicable. Each follows its own requirements, and the relevant authority or bank makes the approval decision.
Your next step
Let’s plan your establishment.
Tell us your business activity, intended markets, ownership and any visa or banking needs. We will define the scope and prepare an individual proposal.
A short outline is enough to begin. Please do not email passports or bank documents at this stage.
Official incorporation references
Source material checked: 24 October 2026. General establishment information; requirements are confirmed for the individual case.
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