From bv to vof

Step 1: Fill in forms

Please choose your situation:

1. The bv ceases to exist

First, you need to dissolve the bv. Then fill in the forms below.

• Form 17A: ‘dissolution of a legal entity'. At 5.3, report the transfer of the bv to the vof. Include the dissolution decision as well
• Form 2: ‘vof (partnership) registration form'
• Form 10: ‘Partner registration'
• Form 32: ‘UBO registration form'. Check who the UBOs in your organisation are. 

2. The bv continues to exist

Fill in these forms:

• Form 2: ‘vof (partnership) registration form'
• Form 10: ‘partner registration form'
• Form 32: ‘UBO registration form'. TCheck who the UBOs in your organisation are. 
• Form 14: 'change of business and branch details’. Complete the form and indicate at point 9.1 the transfer of the business to a vof.

Does the bv have branches or an authorised representative?

You must register these with the vof.

• Form 9: 'Company branch (with commercial activities)'
• Form 13: 'Authorised representative'

Registration fee

A registration fee applies for registering the company with a new KVK number. If it is not neccesary for you to come by in person, you will receive an invoice by post. 

UBO register

KVK will deregister the UBOs when the bv ceases to exist. You do not have to deregister the UBOs yourself.

Additional supporting documents 

We ask for additional supporting documents. For example, a lease agreement for business premises or a franchise agreement.

Visiting address and business activity

When taking over a company, the visiting address and at least 1 business activity must remain the same.

Effective date 

We will finalise the transfer on the effective date. After the change/changes has/have been processed, you can immediately request a certified KVK Business Register extract. 

Netherlands Tax Administration

Due to the change of legal form, the KVK number and VAT ID will change. We will pass on this change in the Business Register to the Belastingdienst (Netherlands Tax Administration). Do you have staff? Then the payroll tax number also changes. Read what you should do in this case on the website of the Belastingdienst (in Dutch). 

Contracts 

Find out which contracts are in the bv’s name, including rental contracts, maintenance contracts, and insurance policies. Change the name on the contracts to the vof’s name. 

More information

You will find more information on transferring a company in the articles Final tax return when closing down, selling, or inheriting a business and A guide to changing your business structure on Business.gov.nl.   

Step 2: Make an appointment at a KVK office to complete your registration

• You can make an appointment at any KVK office.
• Plan your appointment well in advance. There may be waiting times at busy KVK offices times.
• You pay a one-off registration fee to register a new company or organisation.
• You can immediately request a certified KVK Business Register extract. You can use this as proof of registration. Some banks and wholesale suppliers ask for an extract.

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