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View the different procedures to take over, transfer, or continue a business with a different legal structure.

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Depending on which legal structure you register, one or more owners must visit KVK to finalise the registration. Below you can see who needs to visit the KVK for each legal form.

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An eenmanszaak (sole proprietorship) is a legal form in which you are solely responsible for the business. You are privately liable for business debts.

Eenmanszaak (sole proprietorship)

Start a business with a business partner, and work together with one trade name.

Vennootschap onder firma (vof, general partnership)

Commanditaire vennootschap (cv, limited partnership)

Exercise your profession as a self-employed professional with others. For example as dentists, architects, physical therapists, vets, farmers, or lawyers.

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With a bv (comparable to a private limited company) you reduce the risk of being held personally liable for your company's debts. Do you need a lot of capital for your company? Then choose the nv (comparable to the public limited company).

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The notary usually registers a new stichting, vereniging (provided there is a notarial deed involved), or vereniging van eigenaars (owners' association, VvE) on your behalf. You can also take care of the registration yourself.

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With a company takeover, the KVK number usually changes. You must re-register the company.

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If you have operations in several countries, a European legal form can be useful.

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EU companies can set up an EEIG to work together.

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Also known as the European Cooperative Society. You can register a Societas Cooperative Europaea (SCE) in all EU member states. You can also move the headquarters to another country without dissolving and re-establishing the legal form.

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When you set up a business or organisation, you need to register with KVK. You can start your registration by clicking the button below. The process is in Dutch. Any questions? Find the relevant registration information on this page.