KVK and the Open Government Act

  • Edited 31 October 2025
  • 1 min

Everyone in the Netherlands has the right to know what the government is doing, how it is doing it and why. This is laid down in the Open Government Act (Woo). KVK already publishes certain documents itself. You can also request other documents held by KVK. To do so, you must submit a Woo request.

Which information does KVK make public?

KVK makes certain information available of its own accord. You do not have to submit a Woo request for it. You will find these documents here:

  • the overview page Woo publications on kvk.nl
  • the Woo index (in Dutch), which contains documents from all Dutch public bodies

KVK also publicises the following information:

How do you submit a Woo request?

Do you want to view non-public documents? You can submit a Woo request. You do not have to state a reason for submitting your request. 

In your request, describe as clearly as possible:

  • the subject on which you are requesting documents
  • the period (if known)
  • which documents or tupe of documents you mean

There are two requirements. Your request must be about: 

  1. documents about KVK policies, or the preparation or execution of these policies
  2. documents in KVK's possession

Are you a journalist?

You can submit your request via pers@kvk.nl.

Are you not a journalist?

Then please contact us on 088 - 585 15 85.

Or send your request to:

  • Email: woo@kvk.nl
  • Post: KVK, Postbus 88, 3500 AA Utrecht

What does KVK do with your Woo request?

A KVK lawyer will assess whether the request meets the two requirements. You will receive the requested information within 4 weeks of the application. 

If your request is not clear enough, KVK will ask for more details within 2 weeks after receiving it. The 4-week period restarts as soon as you have reacted.

Sometimes a request is too extensive to comply within the 4-week period, If so, KVK will notify you within 4 weeks that your request will take at most 2 extra weeks.Â