Netherlands (BV) Company Registration - Business Setup
- Register your Company in Netherlands in 2 weeks (upon validation of your identification documents).*
- Client confidentiality protection via secured systems.
- Your company and its application for a bank account, including eBanking and credit card. Opening by correspondence.
- A dedicated manager is available throughout the year to administer your company.
5 simple steps are needed to incorporate your company in the Netherlands
Complete our application form - Netherlands
Complete our order form and make the payment for your chosen services. You will then be assigned a client manager to assist you through the incorporation process.
Upload your documents
Your account manager will ask you for official documents which are required for your company formation.
Incorporate your company successfully
Once your documents have been processed your company will be successfully incorporated subject to local authority approval.
Process any additional services
Your account manager will guide you through the steps of completing your request of additional services such as bank accounts.
Manage Your company via our client portal
Our client portal will give you immediate access to all your documents as well as display your company structure.
Netherlands (BV) Company Formation
Good to Know
The Netherlands Limited Liability Company Besloten Vennootschap (BV) is advantageously used by holding and financial companies for substantial tax regime benefits and for structuring international financial transactions ,it is also widely considered as an efficient EU market penetration vehicle.
Main Characteristics
Company type
Private limited company (besloten vennootschap or B.V.)
Governing corporate legislation
Companies are regulated under the Dutch Civil Code
Information published relating to company officers
Upon incorporation the company will be registered in the Trade register of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. The Trade Register contains information about all companies incorporated and/or registered in the Netherlands, like statutory name, date of incorporation, registered address, name and authority of directors. Furthermore, one can find the name and address of 100% shareholders in the Trade Register. The information in the Trade Register is freely accessible by the public.
Accounting requirement
Filing of accounts is required.
Taxation
Current rate of corporation tax in the Netherlands is 19% up to € 200.000 and 25% applies to the excess of the taxable income.
Legislation
Dutch Corporate Law
Standard currency
Euro (EUR)
Time to form
2 weeks (upon validation of your identification documents)
Stability
Very stable and well reputed jurisdiction
Communication
Efficient modern communication means.
Time zone
GMT+1
Secretary required
No
Paid up capital requirement
Yes
Renewal Date
Anniversary date of the company / Each Year
Basis of legal System
Civil Law
Minimum directors/shareholders
Minimum of 1 director and 1 shareholder
Bearer shares
Bearer shares are not permitted
Documents Required
for the Creation of a Netherlands Company
A certified copy 
Certification of a passport can be made by a notary, an attorney-at-law, a bank, a public officer, or in accordance with SFM indications. Kindly consult your dedicated account manager at SFM to obtain precise information.
of your passport, a certified copy of proof of domicile dated less than three months, a curriculum vitae, as well as last 3 months' bank statement. All in original.**
Netherlands Company, ideal for:
* Subject to the constraints of the due diligence procedure.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
Our Client Reviews
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Overall Rating
96%
Customer satisfaction rate, testimonials verified by Feefo.com
16-May-2025
15-May-2025
a team of experts available to advise us and help us through the process. everything is very easy with them. I recommand them 100%
a team of experts available to advise us and help us through the process. everything is very easy with them. I recommand them 100%
18-Dec-2024
Fast and reliable service. Account manager was responding fast and always to the spot.
Fast and reliable service. Account manager was responding fast and always to the spot.
07-Nov-2024
Mrs. Madina is great. REally helpful
Mrs. Madina is great. REally helpful
16-Oct-2024
Helpful, proactive and good communication and very fast delivery of the requested service. Excellent!
Helpful, proactive and good communication and very fast delivery of the requested service. Excellent!
26-Sep-2024
It was really a professional service
It was really a professional service
SFM provides cost-effective company registration and company license renewal services in the Netherlands. It is a popular location for companies seeking access to the European market, with a highly skilled workforce and an excellent transportation infrastructure.
Our team of experts will guide you through the registration process, from choosing the appropriate jurisdiction to providing all necessary documents. With SFM, you'll have a dedicated account manager to oversee the entire process, ensuring everything is up-to-date and accurate.
Our comprehensive suite of onshore/offshore services includes company registration, license renewal, and more. If you have any questions about the cost of registering a company or need assistance with the renewal of your company license, don't hesitate to contact us.
