From your laptop to a Dutch BV. Five working days.
The full process, with what we do and what you do, on every day.
Exactly what happens, and when.
Each day, what you do on the left, what we and our partners do on the right.
- 1 Day 1 · KYC & application
Tell us about your company
You, ≤30 min
- Sign up → your dashboard is created
- Founder, shareholders, activity, FY end
- Upload passport + proof of address (≤3 months)
BVform + partners
- AML/Wwft checks (legally required)
- Specialist reviews your business activity
- Notary engagement letter drafted
- 2 Day 2 · Power of Attorney
Sign remotely, wherever you are
You, ≤1 hour
- Receive the bilingual EN/NL PoA by email
- Sign at your local notary; apostille (~€20–€200)
- EU founders: 30-min video session, no apostille
BVform + partners
- Notary drafts your Articles of Association
- Shareholders register + UBO docs prepared
EU founders skip the apostille entirely, a video-notary session under EU Directive 2019/1151, in force since 1 Jan 2024.
- 3 Day 3 · Notary review
Identity verified, deed finalised
You
- Upload the apostilled PoA scan
- (Optional) Review draft Articles of Association
BVform + partners
- Notary verifies your identity remotely
- Final review of the deed of incorporation
- Deed-passing scheduled for Day 4
- 4 Day 4 · Deed of incorporation
The deed is executed
You
Nothing required. You're done with paperwork.
BVform + partners
- Notary executes the deed (akte van oprichting)
- Deed filed with the KvK Handelsregister
- UBO register filing submitted alongside
- 5 Day 5 · KvK number issued
Your BV is legally operational
You
- KvK number in your dashboard, with a digital extract
- Show it to banks, customers and partners
BVform + partners
- RSIN/tax number activated
- VAT (BTW) registration kicked off
- Bank introduction triggered to your chosen partner
VAT number arrives over 2–6 weeks (Belastingdienst pace). Article 23 (if in Growth) over 4–6 weeks. Bank account opening is the bank's call, we're upfront about all three.
What you'll need to provide.
Gather these and Day 1 takes thirty minutes, not a week.
Each founder & director
- Valid passport, colour scan, all 4 corners
- Proof of address ≤3 months (not a phone bill)
- Working email + mobile for SMS verification
Each corporate shareholder
- Apostilled registry extract ≤3 months
- Articles / certificate of incorporation
- Register of directors and beneficial owners
- ID + proof of address for the UBO(s)
The BV itself
- Proposed company name (we check KvK availability)
- Business activity summary, 1–2 paragraphs
- Financial year end (Dec 31 default)
The bit competitors don't tell you.
Your BV is live on Day 5. A few things continue on third-party timelines, here they are, honestly.
VAT number issuance
2–4 weeks for clean cases; 6–10 if the Belastingdienst has questions. Most foreign-owned BVs land at 4–6 weeks. You can invoice from Day 5; you hold VAT until the number arrives.
Article 23 licence (Growth)
4–6 weeks from filing. Requires a bank guarantee of €5,000–€500,000, paid directly to your bank (typically 1–2%/yr).
Bank account approval
Revolut Business usually approves within days. Traditional Dutch banks usually decline non-resident-led BVs without local substance, and we say so before you choose.
First annual filings
First VAT return at the quarter's end after issuance. First Vpb return 5 months after FY end (extendable). Jaarrekening filed within 12 months of FY end.
What happens if something goes wrong.
Questions about how it runs.
Yes, most of our founders are non-EU. The apostille step is the only meaningful difference from an EU founder's flow.
A government stamp certifying your local notary's signature so a Dutch notary can rely on it. Hague Convention countries (100+) issue them; check hcch.net for your country's authority. Usually €20–€200 and 1–7 days.
Yes, see the corporate-shareholder requirements above. It adds €395 to the package for the additional KYC.
No. The PoA (or video session for EU founders) means we sign for you.
Bilingual, Dutch and English side by side. The Dutch text is the legally binding one; the English is for your reference.
Tell us in section 3 of the application. Some activities make notary or bank onboarding harder; we tell you on Day 1 what to expect. We don't refuse on activity alone, we want you to know what you're signing up for.
Ready to start the clock?
Five working days from your complete KYC, typically. €1,295 all-in, BTW included.