Dissolving a vof, cv, or maatschap

  • 27 January 2022
  • Edited 27 January 2022
  • 1 min

To dissolve a vennootschap onder firma (general partnership), commanditaire vennootschap (cv), or maatschap (partnership), follow these steps.

1. Download the form 

Download form 17a: ‘Dissolution of a partnership or shipping company'. 

2. Fill in and send the form 

Complete form 17a in full. When you reach item 5.1, make sure that the form is signed by all (managing) partners. 

Send the form, with a copy of the signatory’s valid ID, to one of KVK's postal addresses. 

More information 

When you close a business, there are several things you have to take care of. We have listed various useful tips in the checklist for ending your company. We also have a special page on taking care of tax matters when terminating a business.