Registering an SE (European public limited company)

  • Edited 24 December 2024
  • 1 min

How to register a European public limited company, also known as Societas Europaea (SE). Or the continuation of an SE.

1. Download the forms

Form 23: ‘Societas Europaea registration form'

Form 30: 'UBO registration form for a bv, nv, European nv, or European bv'

2. Fill in the forms

Fill in the forms. The form states who is authorised to sign and whether you have to fill in any other forms.

3. Make an appointment at a KVK office to complete your registration

When you visit, a KVK employee will check your proof of identity and all completed and signed forms and documents. If these are approved, we will take all the documents and you will receive your KVK number within a few working days.

  • You can make an appointment at any KVK office.
  • Plan your appointment well in advance. At busy times, waiting times may increase.
  • Take a valid proof of identity. After making your appointment, you will receive an email with an overview of what to bring.
  • To register a new company or organisation, you pay a one-off registration fee.
  • You can order a certified KVK Business Register Extract at the appointment. You can use this as proof of registration. Some banks and wholesalers ask for an extract.

Click on ‘Login with DigiD’ to make an appointment.

Login with DigiD

Frequently asked questions

How quickly we process your change depends on how you communicate your change to us. We process a change you make online faster than a change by post. Check the current processing times on our website.

If the information you provide is not correct, we will contact you.

Are you submitting a change for a future date? Then you will only see the change in the Business Register on that date. For the UBO register, you cannot submit changes with an effective date in the future. 

We cannot provide information about the status between the time of receipt and processing.

After your change has been processed in the Business Register and/or UBO register, you will receive official confirmation by letter, or digitally via your Message Box account. Are you submitting the change online? Then you will also receive confirmation by email.

You can see the details of all organisations you are currently registered with via My KVK. You also see the UBOs of an organisation for which you are allowed to file a report. And you can see your own UBO details if you yourself are listed as a UBO in the UBO register.Â