Germany · 100% remote · in English
Open a Dutch company from Germany.
A Dutch BV gives German founders a base in the neighbouring EU market — a limited-liability company with a €0.01 minimum capital and fully online incorporation since 2024. We set it up remotely through a civil-law notary, in English.
- A Dutch base for the neighbouring EU market
- Remote via power of attorney — no travel
- KVK registration, BTW number and RSIN
What you get
- Registered Dutch BV with KVK number & RSIN
- Articles of association & notarial deed
- BTW (VAT) number with the Belastingdienst
- Registered office & bank-account guidance
Notary & KVK costs billed at cost. See pricing →
Why German founders choose a Dutch BV
The neighbouring EU market
The Netherlands is right across the border and deeply integrated with Germany. A Dutch BV gives you an on-the-ground EU entity for Dutch and cross-border operations.
EU VAT within the single market
A Dutch BTW (VAT) number and an EU-incorporated entity keep intra-EU trade and marketplace selling simple across the border.
Low minimum capital
The BV's minimum share capital is €0.01 (Flex-BV), against the German GmbH's €25,000 — a lighter way to stand up an EU company.
Fully online since 2024
A Dutch BV can be incorporated fully online with a power of attorney — no in-person notary appointment required.
English remote service
Intake, articles, notary coordination and the KVK and Belastingdienst steps are handled in English. No Dutch and no travel needed.
A clean second EU entity
Many German founders add a Dutch BV alongside their German company as a Dutch operating or holding entity for the local market.
How it works from Germany
1. Power of attorney
A volmacht lets the notary incorporate without you leaving Germany. Signed online or legalised locally.
2. Online notarial deed
Since 2024 a Dutch civil-law notary can execute the deed of incorporation fully online. We are not the notary — we prepare everything and coordinate it.
3. Documents & KYC
Within the EU, many documents pass without an apostille and public documents use EU multilingual forms. We confirm what the notary needs for Wwft checks.
4. Registered office
Your BV needs a Dutch registered address for the KVK — we can arrange one for non-resident founders.
5. KVK → RSIN
We register the BV in the Handelsregister at the KVK, giving you a KVK number and RSIN.
6. BTW & bank account
We arrange your BTW number and guide you toward banks that onboard non-resident-owned BVs.
Dutch BV vs German GmbH, at a high level
Both the Dutch BV (besloten vennootschap) and the German GmbH are EU private limited companies with limited liability and a notarial incorporation. At a high level, the practical differences German founders notice most are capital and process: the BV has a symbolic €0.01 minimum share capital under the 2012 Flex-BV reform, while a GmbH requires €25,000 (half paid up at incorporation), and the BV can be incorporated fully online since 2024 via a power of attorney. Which vehicle fits depends on where you actually trade, employ people and hold assets — a question we talk through at intake rather than assuming a BV is always the answer.
A Dutch BV is a separate legal person; it comes into existence only through a notarial deed of incorporation executed by a Dutch civil-law notary (notaris). We are an independent formation and bookkeeping office; we prepare the articles, UBO and KYC file, and a power of attorney (volmacht), then coordinate the notary and handle the KVK and Belastingdienst steps.
| Item | Detail (2026) |
|---|---|
| Minimum share capital | €0.01 (Flex-BV); often set at €1–€100 in practice |
| Notarial deed | typically €400–€1,500, billed at cost (market pricing, not an official tariff) |
| KVK registration (one-off) | €82.25, at cost — no annual KVK fee |
| What you receive | KVK number, RSIN, BTW (VAT) number, articles & notarial deed |
Document preparation takes 1–2 days; the notarial deed and KVK registration typically complete within 3–7 working days. Updated: 2026-07-28.
How a Dutch BV is taxed (2026)
These are Dutch figures. Your cross-border position depends on your own structure and the Germany–Netherlands tax treaty — we flag this but recommend confirming it for your own case.
| Tax (Netherlands) | 2026 rate / threshold |
|---|---|
| Corporate income tax (Vpb) | 19% up to €200,000 profit, 25.8% above |
| BTW — standard / reduced | 21% / 9% |
This page is general information for German founders, not tax or legal advice. See the full Dutch BV guide and confirm your own situation. Updated: 2026-07-28.
From Germany — FAQ
Do I need to travel to the Netherlands from Germany?
No. Since 1 January 2024 the notarial deed can be executed online, and we incorporate on your behalf via a power of attorney (volmacht). You sign digitally — no visit to the Netherlands is required.
Why open a Dutch BV rather than a German GmbH?
Both are EU limited companies. The Dutch BV has a €0.01 minimum share capital (versus the GmbH's €25,000), a fully online incorporation since 2024, and gives you a Dutch base for the neighbouring market. Which fits depends on where you trade and operate — we talk it through at intake.
Do I need documents legalised or apostilled?
Within the EU, many documents pass between the Netherlands and Germany without an apostille, and public documents are supported by EU multilingual forms. We confirm exactly what the notary needs for your case at intake.
Can a German resident own 100% of a Dutch BV?
Yes. A German individual or company can own 100% of a Dutch BV and act as its director. There is no Dutch residency requirement to own or run the company.
Sources
- Notaris.nl — Digitaal een bv oprichten (online deed since 2024, power of attorney).
- KVK — De besloten vennootschap (bv) (minimum capital, KVK registration).
- 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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