Can I temporarily pause my business?

  • Marie-José te Riet-Kerkhof
  • Edited 27 January 2026
  • 1 min
  • Ending and deregistration
  • Rules and laws

Can you pause your business temporarily? And what should you do if you are unable to run your business for a while? Due to illness, for example, or a training, or travel. KVK presenters Max and Lisanne explain in 1 minute.

IThis 1 minute video answers questions such as:

  • Can I put my business on hold? How long can my business be inactive?
  • Must I stay registered if i do not have any turnover?
  • When do I have to deregister my business from KVK?

Are you not sure whether you should stay registered or deregister? Read more about pausing your business.