Dutch BV guides for non-EU founders.
These guides answer the questions that come up when you form a Dutch BV as a non-EU founder, from the UK, China, Hong Kong, Turkey and elsewhere. They cover who does what, VAT and Article 23 for importers, signing by QES, ongoing tax and running a BV, and how a Dutch BV compares with a UK Ltd, an Estonian OÜ or a Delaware LLC. Each guide shows when it was last reviewed.
Find what you need.
Setting up from abroad
VAT, customs and importing
- Article 23: defer import VAT
- EORI number: the EU customs ID
- Is your VAT number guaranteed?No. The Belastingdienst decides; VAT registration support is included in every package.
Tax and running a BV
Structures (general information)
Work out your numbers.
Cost calculator
Pick your shareholder structure and add Article 23 if you need it, to see your exact one-off package price, ex VAT.
Open the calculator Live toolArticle 23 cashflow simulator
See the cashflow effect of deferring import VAT with Article 23, for your own import volumes. A timing benefit, not a saving.
Open the simulator Live toolDGA salary check
Check your intended director-shareholder salary against the 2026 customary-salary rule.
Open the checkRead enough? Start your application.
Packages start at €1,295 ex VAT, with the notary's fees and the KVK registration fee included. Best case about six working days; typically 2–3 weeks, including collecting your documents and arranging translations. All timelines are estimates, not guarantees.