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In the Netherlands, the company house is also known as Kamer van Koophandel “KVK”, which functions like the Companies House in the UK.
You can search for information on Dutch companies such as Dutch BV companies, cooperative organizations, and foundations.
UK companies house
At the UK Companies House, you can find information about companies, their directors, their annual accounts, memorandum and Articles of associations and their ultimate beneficial owners “UBOs” in a few clicks.
Netherlands Company house/KVK Netherlands
The chamber of commerce Netherlands unfortunately does not provide free access to most of its information and documents.
The most common type of document that is searched and downloaded in the KVK Netherlands is a KVK extracts.
What information does KVK extracts contains?
- name of dutch company
- the registered office address
- KVK number which is similar to company number in the UK
- its scope of business
- The date of incorporation
- Share capital and paid-up capital
- Name of director and his/her authority to represent the Dutch company
- Name of the sole shareholder
There is no particular equivalent of this at the UK company’s house; rather, it is a combination on a Certificate of incorporation and a Memorandum of Association.
The common use of KVK extracts
- An extract is one of the documents that a bank requires if you want to open a virtual bank account in the Netherlands.
- This document proves that a Dutch company has been registered with the Dutch chamber of commerce.
- Before entering into a contract with a Dutch supplier or customer, it may be a good idea to confirm that the person you have been in contact with is authorized to enter into and sign the contract on behalf of their company
- The extracts can be used to determine whether this individual is authorized to sign.
- Having this information at hand is very helpful in avoiding future disputes if, unfortunately, things do not proceed according to the plan.
- You may receive requests from companies outside the Netherlands, such as Amazon or the German tax authority if you sell online in Germany
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FAQ
How can I check if a dutch company is legally registered at KVK Netherlands?
The easier way is go to the KVK Netherlands website and check whether the dutch company exist. If no result is found, this indicates that the company is not registered.
How long does it takes to obtain an english extracts?
For an official paper copy, it takes two to three working days. For a digital copy, within 1 day.
Is it possible to get a certified extracts from KVK Netherlands?
Yes, please contact us for details.