From an eenmanszaak to a maatschap

Step 1: Fill in forms

• Form 14: 'Change of business and branch details’ to transfer the business to a maatschap (point 9.1)

• Form 2a: ‘Registering a maatschap'. Indicate at point 1.1 that this is a continuation of a business.

• Form 10a: ‘Registering a partner (maat)'

• Form 32: ‘UBO registration for a CV, VOF, maatschap, EESV, or rederij'. Check who the UBOs are in your organisation.

Registration fee 

To register the business with a new KVK number, the new owner must pay a registration fee. Do you not need to visit in person? Then you will receive an invoice by post.

Exception to the identity requirement  

Are you a partner who previously owned the eenmanszaak (sole proprietorship) and did you register personally with KVK after 1 March 2002? Or are you joining the maatschap as a company or legal entity (for example, as a VOF, CV, BV, or NV)? Then you do not have to visit KVK in person. However, an authorised person of the relevant company or legal person must sign the statement. In that case, give the relevant form together with a copy of your identity document to the other partner(s).

Does the eenmanszaak have branch offices or an authorised person?

Then they must be re-registered with the maatschap.

• Form 9: 'Registration of a company branch'
• Form 13: 'Registration of authorised representative'

Additional supporting documents 

If a maatschap contract has been drawn up, please bring this contract to the appointment. The agreements made about the powers of the various partners are documented in the Business Register. 

Visiting address and business activity

When taking over a business, the visiting address and at least 1 business activity must remain the same.

Effective date 

We will finalise the transfer on the effective date. After the change/changes has/have been processed, you can immediately request a certified KVK Business Regis ter Extract. 

Netherlands Tax Administration

Due to the change of legal form, the KVK number and VAT ID will also change. We will report this change in the Business Register to the tax authorities. If you employ staff, your payroll tax number will also change. To find out what to do, visit the website of the Tax Administration. 

Current contracts 

Find out which contracts are in the eenmanszaak’s name, including rental contracts, maintenance contracts, and insurance policies. Change the name on the contracts to the maatschap’s name. 

More information

You will find more information on transferring a company in the articles Final tax return when closing down, selling, or inheriting a business and A guide to changing your business structure on Business.gov.nl.

Step 2: Make an appointment at a KVK office to complete your registration

• You can make an appointment at any KVK office.
• Bring a valid proof of identity and the necessary forms and supporting documents. After making your appointment, you will receive an email with an overview of what you need to bring.
• You pay a registration fee to register a new company or organisation.
• You can immediately request an authenticated extract from the KVK Business Register. You can use this as proof of registration.
• Log in using DigiD to schedule an appointment (in Dutch).