After registering the BV with the Chamber of Commerce, but before the incorporation procedure is finalized, a BV can already independently do business. In that case, the BV has to register with the Chamber of Commerce as a “company in the process of incorporation” (“BV i.o.”). After the incorporation procedure has been finalized, the BV will be able to confirm the transactions made during the process of incorporation. Without that confirmation the founders or the first directors appointed in the articles of the BV are jointly and severally liable for potential damage arising from these transactions.
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Once you have chosen to start a BV in the Netherlands, you will have to know how to do so. We will show you step-by-step how to start a BV.
In the Netherlands you cannot choose any name you like as a business name. What are the requirements and restrictions?
How much is it likely to cost to incorporate a BV in the Netherlands? And what do you get for that quote?
Do you already have a company adress or correspondence adress in the Netherlands? If not, what can we do for you?
Which three steps have to be taken to start a BV in the Netherlands?
Some of the documentation that needs to be provided to start the incorporation process needs to be legalized. Why? And how can a document be legalized?
What information and documentation is minimum required for setting up a BV in the Netherlands?
To be able to start your business in the Netherlands, in many cases you will need specific licenses and permits. Which permits and/or licenses do you need?
How much time the entire incorporation procedure will take, depends on various factors. Which factors?