Any company in the Netherlands, regardless of its type, must be registered with the Dutch Trade Register. A verification of existing companies is also possible through the Register. For more information and assistance for company registration, you can contact our experts at http://www.companyformationnetherlands.com/

1. The Dutch Trade Register
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The Dutch Trade Register
The Dutch Trade Register is also known as the
Business Register. It falls under the competence of the
Chamber of Commerce.
All types of businesses and legal entities incorporated
in the Netherlands must register with the Business
Register.

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Public Information on Dutch
Companies
Individuals who want to know more about a Dutch
company can search the Trade Register free of charge.
Several options allow for a search based on company
name, address or number. Detailed information, like
annual financial statements, can be obtained based on
a fee.

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Types of Companies Listed in the
Dutch Companies Register
The sole proprietorship, commercial partnership,
limited partnership and the professional partnership
must be registered with the Chamber of Commerce
by their founders.
Limited liability companies can be registered by a
notary or a professional company incorporation firm.

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Information Available for Consultation
in the Trade Register
The following information is available for consultation with
the Trade Register in the Netherlands:
• name and registered address of a company,
• telephone and fax numbers and other correspondence
details,
• Dutch branch offices of foreign companies,
• details about the company’s representatives,
• the number of employees.

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Company Registration in the
Netherlands
Any new business must be registered in the Dutch
Business Register. This is done by submitting the
necessary documents.
Subsequent changes in the company’s information, like
its address or name, must also be submitted to the
Business Register. The company can also be de-
registered.

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Foreign Company Registration in the
Netherlands
A foreign company must register with the Business
Register when it has a branch in the Netherlands.
Foreign legal entities that act as the director of a
Dutch company should only register the Dutch legal
entity.

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Documents Submitted to the Dutch
Companies Register
A registration form is necessary when registering a
company with the Dutch Companies Register. The
form is different for each type of company.
Other necessary documents include: the deed of
incorporation, bank statements, identification
documents for the company representatives and
others.

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The Company Registration Procedure
The documents needed for company registration must
be submitted one week before the new company begins
its activities or one week after the start of the operations,
at most.
If the company will have workers or will hire
employees, this needs to be stated upon registration.

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Professional Assistance for Company
Registration in the Netherlands
Our company registration experts in the
Netherlands can help you register your company with
the Business Register.
We can also help you obtain detailed information about
other Dutch companies.

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Thank you for your attention!
For more information please contact us at:
(+44)203-287 0408 (for international clients)
office@lawyersnetherlands.com
http://www.companyformationnetherlands.com/