Deregister an eenmanszaak
Find out how to deregister an eenmanszaak. What are the consequences?
Do you want to end your eenmanszaak (sole proprietorship)? Then you must deregister it with KVK. You can do this online with your DigiD. Deregistration is free. Deregistration is final, and it has consequences. So read the steps carefully first.
Before you deregister
First check whether deregistration is really necessary.
- Do you want to stop temporarily? You cannot deregister temporarily. Read more about putting your business on hold.
- Are you not sure whether to go on or stop? Find information and tips for several situations, so you can make the right choice.
Do you want to deregister as a zzp-er?
Are you a zzp’er? That means you work without staff. Zzp'er is not a legal structure. An eenmanszaak is. Are you stopping? Then you are deregistering your eenmanszaak from KVK.
This is how you deregister
Check that you have taken care of everything
You often have a lot to arrange when you are going to end a business. Deregistering is the last step. So first read the ending your business checklist to make sure you are prepared.
Check the consequences for your bank account
Your business bank account is always linked to the KVK registration of your business. Check with your bank how long your account is still available after deregistration.
Choose a deregistration date
When you deregister, you give a date on which your eenmanszaak ceases to exist. You must have ended all your business on that date. What else is there to take into account? Read our tips on how to choose your deregistration date.
Notify KVK of the deregistration
You can deregister your sole proprietorship via My KVK. All you need is your DigiD.
- Log in to My KVK with your DigiD.
- Choose your eenmanszaak.
- Enter your deregistration date and sign the deregistration.
What happens after you deregister?
- You can see the status of your deregistration in My KVK.
- We send you a letter as soon as your deregistration has been entered into the Business Register. Keep this letter, it is proof of your deregistration.
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We notify the Netherlands Tax Administration (Belastingdienst) of your deregistration.
Keep filing tax returns, avoid fines
Keep filing tax returns as long as they are in the Mijn Belastingdienst Zakelijk portal. staan. The Tax Administration will send you a letter to tell you when you have to file your final VAT return.
FAQ on deregistering an eenmanszaak
Without DigiD you can not deregister online. You must deregister via post using Form 14. Download the form and fill it in. Then print and sign it and post it to KVK. You must also send a copy of a valid proof of ID.
No, KVK will do that for you. You will then automatically receive a letter from the Tax Administration.
It is not possible to put your business on hold. Sometimes you may have to stop your business temporarily. For example, for a study, a (temporary) job, or to travel. Read what you need to arrange depending on your situation.
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