About the Business Register

The Business Register (Handelsregister) is the key register for all companies and legal entities in the Netherlands. It also includes all other organisations that conduct regular commercial transactions. This provides a safer business environment. The Business Register tells you who you are dealing with, who is authorised to sign, and if a company is bankrupt.

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What does the Business Register contain?

All registered companies, legal entities, and other organisations.

Business Register and public authorities

The Business Register is an important source of information for public authorities. View the options (in Dutch).

Accessing the Business Register

To request company information other than an extract, you need an access code.

Tariffs

View the tariffs for KVK's most common products and services.

KVK postal adresses

To which KVK address do you send your form or letter?

European business registers

Most countries have a trade or business register. This article gives an overview.

Business Register product developments

Improvements based on customer needs. In Dutch.

How does the Business Register work?

Watch the animation for all the ins and outs of the Business Register (in Dutch).

Your private address in the Business Register

Tips for guarding your privacy.

Current legislation processes

Some new regulations and amendments have an impact on the Business Register. In Dutch.

Concluded legislation processes

Information about recently implemented laws and other regulations and their consequences for the Business Register. In Dutch.