Branch number

  • Edited 28 February 2025
  • 1 min

Each branch of a business or legal entity in the Business Register has a unique 12-digit branch number. 

Where can you find the branch number? 

Search the Business Register by company name, address, or KVK number to find the branch number in the search results. 

The branch number also appears in the Business Register extract, address selection, update subscription, and file comparison. 

No branch number 

Many verenigingen (associations), stichtingen (foundations), VvE's (owners' associations), as welll as some legal entities under public law do not have branches and, therefore, no branch numbers. 

FAQ

No, the establishment number does not look the same as the KVK number of an establishment.

You do not have to use the establishment number to do business. That means you do not have to mention the establishment number on your stationery, invoices, or website. You do need to include the KVK number. 

Are you taking over an establishment and continuing to operate it as part of your business or organisation? If so, the establishment number will remain the same. However, that establishment will be assigned your business or organisation’s KVK number.