From bv to eenmanszaak
- 11 May 2022
- Edited 11 May 2022
- 1 min
- Selling and takeovers
If you want to transfer your bv to an eenmanszaak, or want to change your business structure from bv to eenmanszaak, you fill in several forms and make an appointment at KVK. Keep in mind that you can only register one eenmanszaak in your name.
Please note: in case of a company takeover, at least one business activity and the business address must remain the same.
What happens to the bv?
Do you have a bv (private limited company), and do you want to continue the business as an eenmanszaak (sole proprietorship)? You have two options:
The bv ceases to exist
In that case, dissolve the bv first. Fill in these forms:
- Form 17a: ‘Dissolution of a company, legal entity, or professional partnership'. At 6.2, report the transfer of the bv to the eenmanszaak.
- Form 1: ‘Register an eenmanszaak'.
The bv becomes an eenmanszaak
Fill in these forms:
- Form 14: ‘Report changes in business or branch details'. Fill in questions 1 and 2, and mention the change of legal structure to an eenmanszaak at question 9.
- Form 1: ‘Register an eenmanszaak'.
Bring to the appointment
Bring the following items to your appointment at KVK:
- all the forms, filled in as fully as you can
- valid proof of identity
- if your bv ceases to exist: the dissolution statement
- additional documents, if relevant, such as a rental agreement for office space or a franchise agreement.
Make an appointment by clicking the 'Log in using DigiD' button at the bottom of the page. You can make an appointment at any KVK office in the Netherlands.
Date of entry
We process the transfer on the date of entry. Directly after processing the changes, you can request a (certified) KVK Business Register Extract .
Changes
When you change your legal structure, you receive a new KVK number and VAT-ID. We will report the change in the Business Register to the Dutch Tax Administration. Do you employ staff? In that case, your payroll tax number also changes. Read what to do on the website of the Tax Administration (in Dutch).
UBO register
KVK will deregister the UBOs when the bv ceases to exist. You do not have to deregister the UBOs yourself. An eenmanszaak does not have to register UBOs.
Registration fee
To register a business with a new KVK number, you have to pay a one-time registration fee (you can only pay with a debit or credit card).
Contracts
Are there any contracts in the name of the bv, such as rental or maintenance contracts, or insurances? You will have to draw up new contracts in the name of the eenmanszaak.
More information
Find more information on transferringa business on Business.gov.nl.
FAQ about DigiD
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