Company formation Netherlands · BV · Remote
Open a Dutch BV — online, in English.
We incorporate your Dutch BV through a civil-law notary and a power of attorney, register you at the KVK, and arrange your BTW number and RSIN — all remotely, at a transparent fixed fee.
- Notarial deed signed online — no travel
- KVK registration, BTW number and RSIN
- €0.01 minimum share capital
- Notary & KVK costs billed at cost
What you get
- Registered Dutch BV with KVK number & RSIN
- Articles of association & notarial deed
- BTW (VAT) number with the Belastingdienst
- Business bank account guidance
Notary and KVK costs passed through at cost. Transparent fixed service fee. See pricing →
How it works
Incorporate your BV in four steps
Intake
We confirm your activity, shareholders and whether a holding structure fits your plan.
Documents & PoA
We draft the articles and a power of attorney so the notary can incorporate remotely.
Notary & KVK
The notary executes the deed online; we register you at the KVK for your number and RSIN.
BTW & bank
We arrange your BTW number and guide you on banking so you can start trading.
Who it's for
- Founders scaling past the eenmanszaak into a limited-liability company
- Consultants and SaaS founders wanting a clean EU entity
- Holding / operating structures for asset protection
- International founders relocating to, or investing in, the Netherlands
Not a resident? See opening a Dutch BV as a non-resident.
Bookkeeping in English
A BV files continuously — BTW returns, annual accounts and corporate income tax. We handle it monthly so you stay compliant without learning Dutch tax law.
Bookkeeping →What a Dutch BV is, and what incorporation involves
A BV (besloten vennootschap) is the Dutch private limited company — a separate legal person with limited liability, owned through shares. It is the standard vehicle for founders who want to separate business risk from personal assets, bring in shareholders, or build a holding structure. A BV comes into existence only through a notarial deed of incorporation (oprichtingsakte) executed by a Dutch civil-law notary (notaris). We are not the notary and never perform the notarial act — we prepare everything, coordinate the notary, and handle the KVK and Belastingdienst steps around it.
Since 1 January 2024 the deed can be executed fully online, and a foreign or busy founder can grant a power of attorney (volmacht) so the notary incorporates on their behalf. That is what makes a 100% remote BV possible.
What you need to open a BV
| Requirement | Detail (2026) |
|---|---|
| Shareholder(s) & director(s) | At least one; can be individuals or companies, resident or non-resident. No Dutch residency required. |
| Articles of association | Drafted for you and adopted in the notarial deed — share structure, purpose and governance. |
| Minimum share capital | €0.01 (Flex-BV). Often set at €1–€100 in practice; no €18,000 minimum. |
| UBO & KYC | Ultimate beneficial owner details and identity documents for the notary's Wwft (anti-money-laundering) checks. |
| Registered address | A Dutch registered office for the KVK. We can arrange one for non-resident founders. |
| Power of attorney | Lets the notary incorporate remotely; signed online or legalised locally. |
What you receive
| Item | What it is |
|---|---|
| KVK number | Your registration in the Handelsregister (trade register) — required on your website and invoices. |
| RSIN | The legal-entity identification number the Belastingdienst and KVK use for your BV. |
| BTW (VAT) number | Your VAT identification number for invoicing and BTW returns. |
| Notarial deed & articles | The constitutive documents of your company. |
Timeline & cost
Document preparation takes 1–2 days; the notarial deed and KVK registration typically complete within 3–7 working days. Our formation fee is a fixed figure quoted upfront, and third-party state and notary costs are passed through at cost so the headline price stays honest.
| Item | Amount (2026) |
|---|---|
| Formation service fee (fixed, quoted upfront) | See pricing |
| Notarial deed (civil-law notary) | typically €400–€1,500, at cost |
| KVK registration (one-off) | €82.25, at cost |
| Ongoing bookkeeping (optional) | fixed monthly fee — see bookkeeping |
Notary fees are market pricing, not an official tariff, and vary with complexity (single vs multiple shareholders, holding structure). The KVK figure is the one-off registration cost; there is no annual KVK fee. Updated: 2026-07-28.
How a BV is taxed (2026)
A BV pays corporate income tax on its profit; the director-shareholder (DGA) draws a salary and can take dividends. The headline figures below are set by the Belastingdienst.
| Tax | 2026 rate / threshold |
|---|---|
| Corporate income tax (Vpb) | 19% up to €200,000 profit, 25.8% above |
| DGA customary salary (gebruikelijk loon) | €58,000 gross/year (or higher, if the rules require) |
| Dividend (box 2, per person) | 24.5% up to €68,843, 31% above |
| BTW — standard / reduced | 21% / 9% |
Rates and thresholds change periodically and this is general information, not tax advice — see the 2026 figures overview and check your situation. Updated: 2026-07-28.
Opening a Dutch BV — FAQ
How long does it take to open a Dutch BV?
Once your details are ready, document preparation takes 1–2 days and the notarial deed plus KVK registration typically completes within 3–7 working days. Your BTW number usually follows shortly after registration.
Can the whole process be done online?
Yes. Since 1 January 2024 a BV can be incorporated fully digitally, and we can act on your behalf via a power of attorney (volmacht). You sign online — no visit to the Netherlands is required.
What is the minimum share capital for a BV?
Since the 2012 Flex-BV reform the legal minimum is just €0.01. In practice founders often set €1–€100. There is no €18,000 requirement.
What does it cost to open a BV?
A fixed service fee, quoted upfront, plus third-party costs at cost: the notary deed (typically €400–€1,500) and the one-off KVK registration of €82.25. See pricing.
Do I need to be a Dutch resident?
No. There is no residency requirement to own or direct a Dutch BV. Non-resident founders have a slightly different identity/onboarding path — see Dutch BV for non-residents.
Do you also handle bookkeeping afterwards?
Yes. A BV files BTW returns, annual accounts and corporate income tax (Vpb). Most clients add monthly English bookkeeping so the company is compliant from day one.
Sources
- KVK — De besloten vennootschap (bv) (minimum capital, KVK registration).
- Notaris.nl — Digitaal een bv oprichten (online deed since 2024, power of attorney).
- Belastingdienst — Tarieven vennootschapsbelasting (Vpb rates).
We are an independent company-formation and bookkeeping office, not a government body (KVK/Belastingdienst) and not a notary. This page is general information, not tax or legal advice; rates and thresholds change — verify your situation before deciding.
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