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Dutch BV formation — cost comparison
How our indicative from €595 service fee compares with publicly advertised prices from well-known Dutch formation providers. We split our fee from the notary and KVK costs so the real total stays visible.
| Provider | Advertised price | Model | Typically includes / to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helderboek (us) | from €595 indicative, excl. BTW | Service fee, excl. BTW | Intake, articles, POA/UBO, notary coordination & KVK registration, BTW-number and bank guidance. Notary deed and the one-off KVK fee (€82.25) are passed through at cost, shown separately. |
| Firm24 | ~€599 publicly advertised 2026-07-28 — verify | Package, Dutch-language | Online BV incorporation package aimed at the Dutch market. Notary/state costs and add-ons depend on the package; English support is limited. |
| Ligo | ~€999 publicly advertised 2026-07-28 — verify | Package, Dutch-language | BV formation bundled with legal-document tooling. Third-party notary/KVK costs and ongoing services are separate. |
| Intercompany Solutions | ~€2,299 (BV) publicly advertised 2026-07-28 — verify | All-in, non-resident focus | Full-service remote BV formation for non-residents, including coordination. Positioned as premium; bookkeeping and per-service pricing quoted separately. |
| House of Companies | ~€995–€1,795 / yr publicly advertised 2026-07-28 — verify | Annual membership (eBranch) | Membership covering a branch/registration route plus tooling. A recurring yearly model rather than a one-off fee; a branch is not the same as a BV. |
Competitor prices are publicly advertised figures observed on 2026-07-28 and may be out of date — always verify on the provider's own site. Our own figure is an indicative service fee (excl. 21% BTW); notary and the one-off KVK fee (€82.25) are passed through at cost. Comparisons are like-for-like where possible, but a branch or an annual membership is not the same product as a one-off BV incorporation. Not legal or tax advice.
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Reading a Dutch formation price fairly
Headline prices for setting up a Dutch company are hard to compare because providers bundle different things. Some advertise a low Dutch-language package (for example Firm24 around €599 or Ligo around €999, both publicly advertised on 2026-07-28 — verify current pricing) that may or may not include the notary and state costs. Others quote a higher all-in figure aimed at non-residents (Intercompany Solutions around €2,299 for a BV, publicly advertised on 2026-07-28 — verify current pricing). And some sell an annual membership rather than a one-off fee (House of Companies around €995–€1,795 per year, publicly advertised on 2026-07-28 — verify current pricing), often for a branch route rather than a BV. None of that is a criticism — it just means you have to check what is, and isn't, in the number.
Our approach is to keep the parts visible. The from €595 figure is our service fee only; the notary deed (typically €400–€1,500) and the one-off KVK registration (€82.25) are passed through at cost as separate lines, with no mark-up. When you compare, check three things: is it a one-off or a yearly fee, does it include the notary and KVK, and is it actually a BV or a branch. Our DAFT cost calculator and pricing page show the full build-up for your case.
Formation cost comparison — FAQ
How current are these competitor prices?
Each competitor figure is a price that provider publicly advertised at the time of writing (2026-07-28). Prices, packages and what they include change frequently, so treat every figure as a starting point and verify current pricing on the provider's own website before you rely on it.
Why is your price lower than some of the packages?
Our €595 is an indicative service fee only. We deliberately pass the notary deed and the one-off KVK registration (€82.25) through at cost, shown as separate lines, instead of folding them into one bundled headline — so the real total is visible rather than hidden inside a package.
Is a branch the same as a BV?
No. Some providers advertise a branch registration or an annual membership rather than a one-off BV incorporation. A branch of a foreign company is a different legal set-up from a Dutch BV, with different liability and tax consequences. Compare like for like, and check whether a quoted price is a one-off or a recurring yearly fee.
What is the real all-in cost of a BV?
For a BV, budget our indicative service fee (from €595, excl. BTW) plus the notary deed (typically €400–€1,500) and the one-off KVK registration (€82.25). Our DAFT and formation calculators break this down; your exact quote follows a short intake.
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