Registering an American Delaware Corporation

How to register a Delaware Corporation 

Determine who is allowed to register a Delaware Corporation. This person must then schedule an appointment at the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce KVK and bring a valid ID. Officials living abroad need not schedule an appointment in person, but can opt to submit several documents along with the registration form. You need the following registration forms to register: 

• form 6: registering a branch in the Netherlands 

• form 11: registering officials (directors and supervisory board members) 

• form 13: registering a branch manager in the Netherlands 

The English forms can be used for submitting required information. Free-form text such as the description of activities must be submitted in Dutch or English along with a translation. 

What other documents do you need? 

1. Deeds needed to register the Delaware Corporation 

• a 'certificate of incorporation' with a registration number and date stamp from the Secretary of State; 

• the 'bylaws'; 

• the deed evidencing the appointment of directors and officers. 

2. Proof of registration for the Delaware Corporation 

If the Delaware Corporation was established some time ago, you need proof of registration that is no more than 1 month old. With a 'certificate of good standing' from the Division of Corporations Delaware, you can demonstrate that the corporation is registered in Delaware.    

Language 

You have to submit the aforementioned documents in Dutch, German, English, or French. The documents must be authentic or certified. KVK may also require an apostille confirming the authenticity of the foreign deeds. 

Make an appointment to finish your registration

During your visit, a KVK employee will check your identification and all completed and signed forms and documents. If these are approved, we will take all the documents and you will receive your KVK number within a few working days

• You can make an appointment at any KVK office.
• Plan your appointment well in advance. There may be waiting times at busy KVK offices times.
• You pay a one-off registration fee to register a new company or organisation.
• You can immediately order a certified KVK Business Register Extract. You can use this as proof of registration. Some banks and wholesale suppliers ask for an extract.
• Log in using DigiD to schedule an appointment (in Dutch).