Before registering
1. More about the CV (limited partnership)
Do you have little or no capital of your own and want to start a business with an investor? Then choose the legal structure of a CV. Read more about the limited partnership.
2. The difference between natural and non-natural persons
A natural person means a person of flesh and blood. Non-natural persons are organisations, for example a bv, CV, maatschap, vof, cooperative, foundation or partnership. This page focuses on registering a CV with non-natural persons. You can also:
Fill in forms
Complete the forms below and send them by post. Each form states who can sign it and what supporting documents you need to include. Is there a limited partnership contract? Print out the contract and send it along with the other supporting documents.
- Form 2: 'Registration of general partnership / limited partnership'
- Form 10: 'Registration partner'
- Form 32: 'registration UBO'
Is your start date more than 2 months in the past?
Then you must prove that you have carried out business activities from the specified start date. For example, bring documents to your appointment showing that you have made investments or carried out assignments.
Follow-up steps
- We will process your registration within 15 working days. You will not receive status updates in the meantime
- Is your start date in the future? Then the registration (with KVK number) takes place 1 week before the start of your business.
- You will receive a confirmation of registration (AWB letter) and an invoice for the registration by post.
No need to make an appointment
Normally, you need to make an appointment at a KVK office to identify the partners. In this case, however, the managing partners are all legal entities and the identification check has already been done during the registration of those legal entities. So, you do not need to make an appointment.
Registration fee
- You pay a registration fee. You will receive the invoice at the visiting address of your organisation.
- You can order a KVK Business Register Extract after the registration.
Frequently asked questions about registering a CV
Only one of the managing partners can register. You can help someone else do the registration, but a managing partner of the cv must log in using their DigiD.
We recommend recording mutually agreed arrangements in a CV contract. This also describes the authorisations. Bring the CV contract with you to your appointment at the Chamber of Commerce KVK or, if you do not have to make an appointment, send it by post.
We use 3 criteria to determine whether you have a business:
- You supply goods and/or services. Or you are preparing to do so. For example, you have already started buying products.
- You demand more than symbolic payment for this. Or a (commercial) price or hourly rate that makes you money. Think of making a profit or cutting costs. So it is not a hobby that only costs money and does not make a profit.
- You regularly provide goods and services to people other than just your family or friends.
Do you meet these 3 entrepreneurial criteria? Then you can register your business at KVK.
There are also 4 additional questions that say something about entrepreneurship and help you decide if registration is necessary.
Additional questions
- Do you invest money and/or time to start or grow your company?
- Do you work in your own business on a regular basis, as opposed to a one-off assignment? You should also register large one-off activities, such as Christmas tree sales.
- Will you be working for more than 1 client? If you have a single client over a longer period of time, it is more likely that you are in .
- Do you decide when and how you do your work? Even if you get hired by a client. Does that apply to you too?
Are you in doubt? Check out the examples on how to deal with these 3 criteria and 4 questions.
You will receive a KVK number number when you register in the Business Register. If you register your company 1 week before or after starting business activities, you will receive your KVK number immediately.
Visit earlier
You may also visit us earlier to check your pre-completed details and proof of identity. This is possible up to a maximum of 3 months before your start date. Then prepare your registration online and make an appointment at one of our offices. You can schedule an appointment up to 8 weeks in advance.
We will register your company from 1 week before your specified start date. After registration, you will receive a written confirmation, your KVK number and an invoice for the registration fee by post.
Taking over a business
Are you taking over a business? Then we will send you the new KVK number on the takeover date.
Registration in the preparation phase is possible in some cases. Preparations include ordering goods, applying for permits, or renting business premises. To complete the registration, make an appointment online by logging in with DigiD. Registration is possible at any KVK office in the Netherlands.
All the FAQs about UBOs can be found under Help & Contact.
You do not need to register separately with the Netherlands Tax Administration. You submit information when preparing your registration, which the KVK forwards in digital form to the Tax Administration. You will receive a letter of confirmation for your registration with the Tax Administration. After around 10 working days, you will receive a notification from the Tax Administration.
Is your question not included? More frequently asked questions can be found on our Help and contact page. It also states how you can contact us.