- Remote setup
- Possible
- Visit, notary or lawyer
- Notary required
- Local director
- No
- Registered address
- Dutch address
- Minimum capital
- €0.01
- Yearly upkeep
- Annual accounts
- EU member
- Yes
- IWG business address
- 108 centresfrom $65/mo
What the registry requires
| Company type | Private limited company (BV) |
|---|---|
| Registry | Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (KVK) |
| Government filing fee | €85.15 — KVK registration €85.15 (2026). The notary’s fee comes on top — the government portal puts it at €500–€1,500. |
| Registration time | Depends on the notary; the Tax Administration is notified within 2 weeks of KVK registration. |
| Resident director | A director living abroad can be appointed with valid ID and legalised proof of address. |
| Visit, notary or lawyer | A Dutch civil-law notary executes the deed of incorporation and registers the BV and its UBOs with KVK. |
| Registered address | A Dutch visiting address is required (not a PO box). An accountant’s address may be used with permission, but a flexible workspace you only rent occasionally does not qualify. |
| Minimum capital | €0.01 |
| Corporate tax | Corporate income tax 19% up to €200,000 and 25.8% above (2026). |
| Every year | Annual financial statements to KVK, corporate tax and VAT returns. |
What it costs
- Government filing fee
- €85.15
- ≈ $97 at ECB rates
KVK registration €85.15 (2026). The notary’s fee comes on top — the government portal puts it at €500–€1,500.
- Every year
- Annual accounts
Annual financial statements to KVK, corporate tax and VAT returns.
- Not included
- Provider fees
Registered agent or address, notary fees, accounting and bank onboarding vary by provider — ask for a quote in the request form.
How to register a company in the Netherlands, step by step
- Choose a notary and agree the articles of association.
- Arrange a Dutch business address you are allowed to use.
- Sign the deed of incorporation before the notary (in person or as the notary allows).
- The notary registers the BV and its UBOs with KVK.
- Receive tax numbers from the Tax Administration.
- File annual accounts with KVK and tax returns.
Corporate tax in the Netherlands
19% / 25.8%. Corporate income tax 19% up to €200,000 and 25.8% above (2026).
Rates are the headline figures published by the tax authority; your effective rate depends on residence, activity and treaties. This is not tax advice.
Common mistakes
- Planning to register at a flexible workspace you only use occasionally — KVK does not accept it as a visiting address.
- Comparing only the KVK fee: the notary is the main cost.
- Forgetting UBO registration — KVK cannot register the BV without it.
Guides for your situation
Compare Netherlands with alternatives
| Yearly upkeep | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LatviaSIA | €75≈ $86 | 1–3 working days | 20% on distributed | Not stated | e-signature or notary | Board statement | Annual report to VID |
 Polandsp. z o.o. | PLN 350≈ $91 | 1 day (S24) | 19% CIT (9% small) | No | Depends on route | Not stated | Financial statements |
| €85.15≈ $97 | Not stated | 19% / 25.8% | No | Notary required | Dutch address | Annual accounts | |
 DenmarkApS | DKK 670≈ $102 | Same day (digital) | 22% corporate tax | No | Not required | Real Danish address | Annual report yearly |
4 of 4 · official sources, checked September 27, 2026. Government fees only; agent and address costs are extra.≈ USD at ECB reference rates of September 25, 2026.
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Sources
- Notary deed, UBO registration, foreign director — kvk.nl, checked September 27, 2026
- KVK fee €85.15 — kvk.nl, checked September 27, 2026 (search extract)
- Notary cost €500–€1,500; BV basics — business.gov.nl, checked September 27, 2026
- Corporate income tax 19% / 25.8% — belastingdienst.nl, checked September 27, 2026