Deregister a stichting, vereniging, or VvE
On this page your can read how to deregister a stichting (foundation), a vereniging (association), or VvE (owners' association) And what you need to do so.
Are you ending a stichting, vereniging, or VvE? If so, you must deregister it with KVK. Deregistration is final and has certain consequences. First, check the articles of association to see what they say about dissolution. Then, read on to find out what steps you need to take.
Does the stichting or vereniging have assets?
This determines exactly how your stichting or vereniging will be deregistered.
No assets: you can deregister via fast-track liquidation
Fast-track liquidation is a quick way to notify KVK of both the dissolution and deregistration in 1 step. We explain how this works in more detail on this page.
If there are assets: you must dissolve and deregister in stages
First, dissolve the stichting or vereniging; then proceed with the liquidation; and finally, deregister. Read about how the liquidation of a stichting or vereniging works.
These are assets
Examples of assets include:
- Money in the business bank account or in cash
- Money you are still due to receive, for example from customers or the Netherlands Tax Administration (Belastingdienst)
- Items such as tools, materials, computers, shelving units, company cars, or vans
- Shares in an operating company
The stichting or vereniging must not have any assets when you start fast-track liquidation
If it later becomes clear that the stichting or vereniging was not completely ‘empty’, creditors may start legal proceedings. A judge may rule that the board members must pay for the costs out of their own (private) funds.
How fast-track liquidation works for a stichting or vereniging
Take the decision to dissolve
The board decides together in a meeting to dissolve a stichting. For a vereniging, the General Meeting of Members (ALV) does this. You must put the dissolution decision on paper, and the signatures of the directors or officials must be on it. Read in the articles of association exactly how this decision should be made.
The date of dissolution is chosen by the board or the ALV during the passing of the dissolution resolution and must be included the dissolution resolution. It is usually the date on which the board or the ALV took the decision. You can choose a date in the future, but not a date in the past.
Determine who is responsible for keeping books and documents
This person must retain the records of the stichting or vereniging for at least 7 years following its dissolution. The managing director who notifies the authorities of the fast-track liquidation using Form 17a automatically becomes the custodian of books and documents.
Get all the documents together
You will need the following documents to register the fast-track liquidation:
- Resolution to dissolve the organisation. This must include the following information:
- The date of dissolution.
- Signatures of the persons who, according to the articles of association, are required to sign the minutes of the meeting.
- Balance sheet: a statement of the stichting’s or vereniging’s debts and assets at the time the resolution to dissolve was passed.
- Statement of income and expenditure: a list of income and expenditure for the past financial year.
- Resolution to dissolve the organisation. This must include the following information:
Notify KVK of the fast-track liquidation
A director does this using Form 17a. To submit documents, you can use the help form for fast-track liquidation. The help form is intended as a guide but you are not required to use it. Download Form 17a, complete it and send it, together with the relevant documts by post to KVK.
Download Form 17a- PDF document
- 16 pagina's
- 676,66 KB
- 09-01-2026
There is an exception regarding the deregistration of a VvE
A VvE can only be dissolved by means of a notarial deed of dissolution. Complete form Form 17a: Reporting a dissolution of a legal entity and send it, together with a copy of the deed approved by the civil-law notary, by post to KVK.
Notify creditors that the stichting or vereniging has been dissolved
Immediately after entering all the information regarding the fast-track liquidation in the Business Register, you are obliged to send a notice to the creditors. Let them know that they can request the financial statement, the balance sheet, and the statement of income and expenditure from KVK.
What happens after deregistration?
- The stichting or vereniging will be deregistered on the date you provide to KVK. On the Current processing times page, you can see how many working days it will take for your deregistration to appear in the Business Register.
- You will receive a letter from KVK as soon as your deregistration appears in the Business Register. Keep this letter as proof of deregistration.
- We will also deregister the UBOs. You do not need to do this yourself.
- If the stichting or vereniging also had a business, we will forward your deregistration to the Netherlands Tax Administration.
Make sure you continue to file your tax returns to avoid fines
Continue to submit your tax returns for as long as they appear in the Mijn Belastingdienst Zakelijk online portal. The Tax Administration will send you a letter to let you know when you need to submit your final VAT return.
Frequently asked questions
When you deregister a stichting, vereniging, or VvE, your KVK number will no longer be active. This may affect, for example, your business bank account, mobile phone contract, benefits, insurance policies, and pension scheme. The ‘What to arrange before closing your business ' checklist also includes points to keep in mind for a stichting, vereniging, or VvE.
No, deregistering from KVK is free of charge.
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