Appointment: registering a VvE, stichting, or association

Yes, you can. Anyone with a DigiD can make an appointment for themselves or a friend, family member, or client to register a new official for a company. Do keep in mind the following:

• The new official must identify themself at a KVK office.
• They must bring a fully completed form signed by an already registered official.
• They  must bring a copy of that official's identification.

Since 1 July 2008, VvEs must be registered in the Business Register. The civil-law notary will register a newly created VvE for you.

Register a VvE with KVK

If you want to register an owner’s association (VvE) yourself, prepare the following documents:

• VvE registration form (Form 5)
• VvE officer registration form (Form 22)
• A copy of a valid form of ID for each director of the VvE
• A copy of the deed of division validated by the director(s) if the VvE was set up before 1 July 2008
• An original copy of the deed of division, authenticated* by a civil-law notary, if the VvE was set up after 1 July 2008
• A copy of the minutes of the meeting signed by the director(s) showing the appointment of the director(s)
• A copy of the attendance register, signed by all owners in attendance at the meeting

* Authenticated: each page contains the initials of the director(s), with the signature(s) on the last page.

If you do not have the deed of division, you can order a copy from the Land Registry Office (Kadaster, in Dutch) for a fee.

Submit registration forms and documents

Send the forms and documents to the KVK postal address.

Confirmation and registration fee

After registration, we will send a registration confirmation and an invoice for the registration fee by post. You can immediately request a certified KVK Extract.

Association with full legal capacity

You must visit a notary (in Dutch) to set up an association with full legal capacity. Once it has been set up, the notary usually registers it with the Business Register.

Association with limited legal capacity

You do not have to visit a notary to set up an association with limited legal capacity. It is not compulsory to register such an association with the Chamber of Commerce. However, registration is still advisable. Directors are jointly and severally liable, but can limit their liability by registering in the Business Register. After registration, they are liable only if creditors demonstrate that the association has not fulfilled its obligations.

Documents for registering an association with limited legal capacity

Do you want to register an association in the Business Register? You should collect the following documents for an association with limited legal capacity and send them to the KVK's postal address.

• form 5: registering a foundation or association;
• form 22: registering an executive staff member of a foundation or association;
• a copy of a valid form of identification for each director;
• a written copy of the memorandum and articles of association, certified by the board of management, if available (every page initialled and the last page signed by the directors).

Confirmation and registration costs

After registration, we will send you a written confirmation and an invoice for the registration fee by post. You can request a certified KVK extracts from the Business Register immediately.

You must set up a foundation with a deed executed before a civil-law notary. Once it is set up, the civil-law notary registers it in the Business Register.

Register the foundation yourself

If you want to register the foundation yourself, gather the following documents and send them to the KVK postal address:

• A validated copy of the notarial deed of incorporation
• Form 5: Registering a foundation or association
• Form 22: Registering an officer of a foundation or association
• A copy of a valid form of ID for each director

Confirmation and registration fee

After registration, we will send you written confirmation of your registration and an invoice for the registration fee by post. You can apply directly for a certified KVK Extract from the Business Register.

You can reschedule or cancel your appointment until the last minute. Keep in mind that if you reschedule or cancel your appointment at the last minute, you are keeping the time slot occupied for others.

The moment you make an appointment, you will receive a confirmation email from the Chamber of Commerce. This email contains a link with which you can view your appointment details. You can also reschedule or cancel your appointment via the link. Can't find the email? To be sure, also check your spam box.

Follow the form. It takes you through all the questions you need to answer, one by one. That makes it easy to fill it in. Are you not confident? Or are you having difficulty because you do not speak Dutch? Ask someone you know who does understand Dutch to help you. 

Is your question not included? More frequently asked questions can be found on our Help and contact page. It also states how you can contact us.

If you have forgotten your DigiD password, you must create a new one.

By e-mail and SMS or by letter

Go to the DigiD website to reset your DigiD. Enter your citizen service number (BSN) and username here. You can now recover your password in 2 ways:

• Via e-mail and text message (e-mail address and telephone number have been added to your DigiD)
• By letter. This takes 3 working days.

Via DigiD

Do you have an activated DigiD app and can you still log in with it? Then you can immediately recover your password via the DigiD app:

• Go to 'My DigiD' and log in with the DigiD app.
• Choose 'Change/reset password'.
• Choose: 'I no longer remember my current password and want to reset my password via the DigiD app' and click on 'Next'.
• Enter your new password twice and click on 'Save password'.
• Open the DigiD app and press 'Start'.
• A link code appears in the DigiD app.
• Enter the pairing code on your computer/laptop and click on 'Next'.
• Scan the QR code with the DigiD app and confirm your choice.
• Enter your pin code on the DigiD app. Your new password is now set.

If you cannot log in with DigiD, it could be because of:

• Wrong username or password: check that you are using the correct details. Pay attention to uppercase and lowercase letters.
• Your DigiD is not activated. First activate your DigiD with the activation code you received by letter in the mail.
• Your DigiD is blocked. Wait until the block is lifted and try again (after 15 minutes).
• Your DigiD has expired, because you have not used it for 3 years. Apply for a DigiD again.

If you have forgotten your DigiD username, you must request a new DigiD. You can do this via the DigiD website.

Apply for DigiD via www.digid.nl. You need your citizen server number (BSN) to apply.

Do you live outside the Netherlands? You can apply for a DigiD abroad. To apply you need a BSN and the Dutch nationality, or the nationality of another country in the European Economic Area (EEA).

Is your question about DigiD not listed here? Check out the DigiD website for more frequently asked questions and answers.