VAT number and VAT certificate for dutch company
A 2026 Guide: Applying for a VAT Number in Netherlands for your Dutch company If you are a non-resident operating a Dutch business from abroad, understanding and navigating VAT (Value Added Tax) registration in Netherlands is crucial for smooth operations within the Netherlands. In this guide, we will walk you through the essentials of applying […]
How to Appoint or Resign a Director of a Dutch BV
How to Appoint or Resign a Director of a Dutch BV Quick Summary To appoint or resign a director of a Dutch BV, shareholders pass a resolution at a general meeting, then file KVK form 11 with supporting documents at the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK) within 8 working days. The change takes legal effect […]
How to Apply for a Dutch VAT Number Without Setting Up a Dutch Company
How to Apply for a Dutch VAT Number Without Setting Up a Dutch Company Are you looking to expand your ecommerce business into the Dutch or EU markets but don’t want to set up a Dutch company? If so, you’ll likely need to apply for a Dutch VAT registration. Fortunately, it is possible to get […]
3 reasons you need a local representative when starting a business in the Netherlands as a foreigner
Local dutch representative in the Netherlands
How to search for information about a company in the Netherlands?
Why search for information about a company in the Netherlands? Netherlands company register If you are going to do business with a dutch company, you will want to do your research before signing a contract with this company. We offer assistance in obtaining various official records that Dutch companies are required to file with the […]
Dutch Company Articles Explained
Memorandum and Article of Association of a Dutch limited Liabilities company: what’s included The equivalent of an article and memorandum of association of a Dutch private company is the Deed of Incorporation (Akte van oprichting). The deed of Incorporation is a legal document that is executed by a Dutch law notary after the incorporation. It […]
Navigating Dutch Correspondence as a Foreign Director: Tips and Challenges
Navigating Dutch Correspondence as a Foreign Director: Tips and Challenges Letters sent from Kamer van Koophandel “KVK” After registering a new Dutch private limited liability company “B.V.” in the Netherlands, the first letter you receive is sent by the KVK, dutch chamber of commerce. This letter is to confirm the company formation and the registration […]
Why hire a local Dutch bookkeeper for preparing accounts and tax filing?
Hire a local Dutch bookkeeper for preparing and submitting annual accounts and tax filing for your dutch company Let’s say you’re a non-Dutch resident running a Dutch company. You decide to do your own bookkeeping, prepare the annual account, and perhaps file valued added tax filing. Seems like a reasonable idea, right? You soon would […]
How to register a dutch company in the Netherlands as non-residents?
How to register a dutch company as non residents? In recent years, the process of register a Dutch limited company for non residents has become much simpler. All procedures can be completed online, without the need to travel to the Netherlands. There is no statutory requirement for a local director to be appointed; you may […]
The role of company secretary in a Dutch B.V.
The role of local company secretary in a Dutch company Quick Summary A company secretary in the Netherlands helps a Dutch BV stay organised, compliant and in good standing. Although a Dutch BV is not legally required to appoint a company secretary, many foreign-owned Dutch companies use company secretarial services to assist with shareholder meetings, […]