Registering a BV or NV in formation

1. Complete the form

• Form 7: Registration besloten vennootschap / naamloze vennootschap in oprichting (private company, BV/ public limited company, NV, in formation
• Form 12: Registration other officials

If you are continuing a sole proprietorship as a BV, you must also complete the following form:

• Form 14: Change company and location data

Additional supporting documents

Bring a written statement from the civil-law notary stating that they are in the process of establishing the BV or NV. An email from the civil-law notary is not a statement. However, the notary can e-mail you a signed statement, on notarial letterhead, as an attachment. You print this statement. Instead of a written statement, you can also have the civil-law notary complete and sign the notarisverklaring (civil-law declaration) section of form 7.

No registration of UBOs

When registering a PLC or NV in formation, you do not register any UBOs. However, you do do this when converting a BV i.o. into a BV. 

2. Make an appointment at KVK to complete your registration

Please note that if the official is a legal entity (such as a BV or NV), you do not need to visit. You can then send the form. The form states who may sign the form and what supporting documents you may need to enclose.

• You can make an appointment at any KVK office
• Plan your appointment well in advance. There may be waiting times at busy KVK offices
• Bring a  valid ID and the necessary forms and supporting documents 
• You pay a one-time registration fee. 
• You can order a KVK Business Register extract directly after you have registered. You can use this as proof of registration. Some banks and wholesalers ask for an extract.
• Log in with DigiD to make an appointment