Source: https://rivet.global/blog/netherlands-company-registration-kvk-bv
Published: 2026-08-16 · Updated: 2026-08-16 · By Alexia M.

# Netherlands company registration: setting up a BV with the KvK

How Netherlands company registration works for a BV: the notarial deed, KvK registration, UBO register, capital from €0.01, VAT registration and the first bank account.

## Key takeaways

- A BV is created by notarial deed; the notary registers it with the KvK trade register.
- There is no meaningful minimum capital; one share of €0.01 is enough.
- The company registers its UBOs in the UBO register and receives VAT numbers from the Belastingdienst after KvK registration.
- The bank account usually comes after registration, with the KvK extract and UBO details.

"Netherlands company registration" brings "number", "check" and "process" in Google's suggestions. For founders, the process is straightforward and the notary does most of it.

## Steps

1. Choose a notary and agree the articles.
2. The notary identifies the founders and signs the deed.
3. The notary registers the BV with the KvK.
4. Register UBOs in the UBO register.
5. Receive VAT numbers from the Belastingdienst.
6. Open the business bank account.

## Capital

Since 2012 a BV has no minimum capital. One share of €0.01 is valid. Directors must still keep the company able to pay its debts, and distributions need a solvency test.

## Founders abroad

Notaries can identify founders by video in many cases. Banks are the slower step. See [Dutch BV bank accounts for non-residents](/blog/netherlands-bv-bank-account-for-non-residents).

## After registration

The BV needs a SEPA account for Dutch and EU payments, and possibly currency details for clients outside the euro area.

## Paying into the Netherlands: the local rail

| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Local rail | SEPA Instant Credit Transfer |
| Run by | European Payments Council scheme, run by each bank; Dutch banks send nearly all domestic transfers instantly |
| Settlement | Under ten seconds, 24/7 |
| Published fee | By the EU Instant Payments Regulation, no more than the bank charges for a standard SEPA transfer |

Source: [European Payments Council: SEPA Instant Credit Transfer](https://www.europeanpaymentscouncil.eu/what-we-do/sepa-instant-credit-transfer). Checked when this guide was last updated; the scheme's own page has the current figures.

## Where Rivet fits

Rivet opens accounts for registered companies, so it fits after KvK registration. Then it gives the BV EUR and GBP details on Growth and USD on every plan, with payouts to 120+ countries. Check our eligibility list for Dutch companies. Rivet is not a bank; regulated partner institutions hold the funds. See [Accounts](/accounts).

## Questions

### How do I register a company in the Netherlands?

Through a civil-law notary, who draws up the deed of incorporation and registers the BV with the KvK.

### How much capital does a BV need?

None in practice; capital can be €0.01. Directors must still keep the company solvent.

### Can foreigners set up a Dutch BV?

Yes. Notaries identify all founders, often in person or by video, and banks review the company afterwards.

### What comes after registration?

UBO registration, VAT numbers from the Belastingdienst, a business bank account and, if you employ staff, payroll registration.