Registering a CV with only organisations

This type of CV (limited partnership) has managing partners that are other organisations. For example a BV, CV, stichting, cooperative, VOF, or maatschap.

Before you start the registration form

More about the CV

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 CV (limited partnership).

Registering a CV with only organisations

On this page you can read all about registering a CV with only organisations as officials. Organisations are for example a BV, CV, VOF, coöperatie (cooperative), stichting (foundation), or maatschap (professional partnership). Would you like to register a CV with only persons as officials, or a combination of persons and organisations? Then complete the online registration form.

Register by post

Download the forms below, complete them and send them by post. The form tells you who can sign it and what supporting documents you need to include. Is there a 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

Since all managing partners are organisations, you do not need to visit a KVK office to complete your registration. 

  • Check how long it takes to process your registration. 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 registration confirmation and an invoice for the registration fee. You will receive the invoice by post at the visiting address on your CV.
  • After registration you can order a certified KVK Business Register Extract. You can use this as proof of registration. Some banks and wholesale suppliers ask for an extract.

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 use 3 criteria to determine whether you have a business:

  1. You supply goods and/or services. Or you are preparing to do so. For example, you have already started buying products.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. Do you invest money and/or time to start or grow your company?
  2. 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.
  3. 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 salaried employment.
  4. 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.

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.  

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.

You can only register your business if you have a Dutch visiting address. Do you live in an area bordering the Netherlands? And can you show genuine, physical business activities in the Netherlands? Only then you can register with a visiting address that is abroad. Follow these steps to register:

  • Choose a legal form and fill in the (digital) registration form
    To register as a sole proprietorship (eenmanszaak), you need a DigiD. You apply for this using your Citizen Service Number (BSN). If you do not have a BSN, follow these steps:
  • Make an appointment at a KVK office to complete your registration.
  • Bring the following with you:
    • A valid proof of identity and an original extract (or a legalised copy) from the personal records database where you live, or another original proof (or a legalised copy), such as from an official organisation or a bank, showing your private address.
      Note: this proof may not be older than 1 month. Submit this proof in a language we can read. If we cannot read it, KVK can ask you to have the documents translated into Dutch, English, German, or French. This does not need to be by a sworn translator.
    • A copy of the rental, purchase or lease contract of the (Dutch) visiting address. This must be signed by 2 parties.

You pay a one-off registration fee to register a new company or organisation.

All the FAQs about UBOs can be found under Help & Contact. 

You do not need to register separately with the Netherlands Tax Administration. After registration, we will pass this information on. You will receive a notification from the Tax Administration by post within 2 weeks of the start date of your business.

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.