KVK

Taking over or transferring an eenmanszaak to a new owner

  • 15 Dec 2021
  • Edited 15 Dec 2021
  • 2 min
  • Selling and takeovers

There are several ways to register the transfer of your eenmanszaak . Keep in mind that you can only have one eenmanszaak (sole proprietorship).

Important: when you acquire a business, the address for visitors and at least 1 business activity must stay the same. 

Together 

The former and the new owner make an appointment at a KVK office together. Complete the following forms prior to the appointment: 

  • Form 14: 'change of business and branch details'. The previous owner completes questions 1, 2, 9 and 10.  

  • Form 1: ‘eenmanszaak (sole proprietorship) registration form’. The new owner should state that they intend to continue running the existing business as a sole proprietorship. 

Both the former and the new owner must bring valid ID with them. 

Schedule an appointment by clicking the 'Login using DigiD' button at the bottom of the page. You can make an appointment at any KVK office in the Netherlands. 

New owner only 

The new owner makes an appointment at a KVK office without the former owner. Prior to the appointment, arrange the following: 

  • Form 14: 'change of business and branch details'. Complete question 1, 2, 9 and 10. 

  • Form 1: ‘eenmanszaak (sole proprietorship) registration form’. The new owner should state that they intend to continue running the existing business as a sole proprietorship. 

  • A copy of a valid ID from the former owner. 

The new owner must bring valid ID, forms, and the copy of the former owner's ID. 

Schedule an appointment by clicking the 'Login using DigiD' button at the bottom of the page. You can make an appointment at any KVK office in the Netherlands. 

Registration fee 

To register the business with a new KVK number, the new owner must pay a one-off registration fee. You can only pay by scanning the QR code on the invoice with your mobile.

New owner already has an eenmanszaak 

You are only allowed to have one eenmanszaak, so you cannot register a second one. What can you do? 

  • If the business you are acquiring has a different address than your current business, you can choose to register a branch office. Send form 9 (Branch registration form) and form 14 (change in company details) to us by post in 1 envelope. Also send a copy of a valid ID for each of the signatories of the forms and a copy of the lease, purchase, or rental contract signed by 2 parties. You do not have to schedule an appointment at KVK. 

  • If the address is the same as the address of your eenmanszaak, do not register a branch office. In this case, submit the changes to your current eenmanszaak online, such as by adding new business activities or a new trade name. 

Additional supporting documents 

We also ask that the new owner provide additional supporting documents, such as a lease for a commercial space or a franchise agreement. 

Effective date 

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

Changes 

When a business is transferred, it is given a new KVK number and VAT ID, so that it is clear that there is a new owner. When updating the Business Register, we will also forward the change to the Dutch 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 new owner’s name. 

More information 

For more information about business transfers and taxes, go to Business.gov.nl. 

Making an appointment 

Click on the button 'Login using DigiD' to schedule an appointment and finalise the transfer. 

Login using DigiD

FAQ about DigiD

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.