KVK forms for registration and reporting changes
- Edited 7 March 2025
- 9 min
Registering a business or reporting changes can be done online in most cases (in Dutch). Click on the buttons below to start the online process. Otherwise, you can download the relevant form and send it by post. Most KVK forms are also available in English. You can find links to all KVK forms on this page.
A few basics
- You can fill in a PDF form on your computer, but you cannot send it digitally.
- When you fill in an English form, the attached Dutch version is automatically filled in.
- After filling in the form on-screen, you must print it - including the attached Dutch form.
- Remember to also sign the Dutch version of the form.
- Please note that if you fill out free text fields, like for your business activities, you must provide a Dutch translation.Â
- The form states whether you can send it by post or must bring it in person.Â
- If you have to deliver the form in person, you need to make an appointment.Â
- If you send a form by post, you must always enclose a copy of a valid identification document of the person signing the form.
Forms to register a company or legal entity
1: Eenmanszaak (sole proprietorship)
You use form 1 to register an eenmanszaak (sole proprietorship). You also use this form to report that an existing company has a new owner. You can also fill in this form online (only available in Dutch).
2: VOFÂ or CVÂ (general or limited partnership)
Use form 2 to register a VOF (general partnership) or CV (limited partnership). You also use form 2 to report the change of an existing company or legal entity into a VOF or CV. You can also fill in this form online (only available in Dutch).
2a: Maatschap (professional partnership)
You use form 2a to register a maatschap (professional partnership). You also use form 2a to report that a company with a different business form is changing into a maatschap. You can also fill in this form online (only available in Dutch).
3: BV or NV (private or public limited company)
With form 3, you register a BV (private limited company) or NV (public limited company). You also use this form to pass on the fact that an existing company or legal entity is changing into a BV or NV.
4: Coöperatie or onderlinge waarborgmaatschappij (cooperative or mutual insurance society)
Form 4 is used to register a coöperatie (cooperative) or onderlinge waarborgmaatschappij (mutual insurance society). You also use this form to notify that an existing company or legal entity is changing into a coöperatie or onderlinge waarborgmaatschappij.
5: Stichting or vereniging (foundation or association)
With form 5, you register a stichting (foundation), vereniging (association), or vve (owners' association. You can also use this form to report that an informal vereniging has changed into a formal vereniging.
6: Non-resident legal entity company
With form 6, you register a foreign legal entity or foreign company.
7: BV in oprichting (private limited company under incorporation)
With form 7, you register a BV (private limited company) or NV (public limited company) in oprichting (in formation).
8: Company of a legal entity
With form 8, you register a company of a legal entity.
9: Company branch (with commercial activities)
With form 9, you register a branch of a company. You can also do this  (only available in Dutch).
9a: Branch (without commercial activities) of a legal entity
With form 9a, you register a branch of a vereniging (association), stichting (foundation) or public law legal entity. You can also do this  (only available in Dutch).
20: European Economic Interest Group (EESV)
You use form 20 to register a European Economic Interest Group (EEIG, EESV in Dutch).
23: European Company (SE)
Use form 23 to register a European public limited company (SE). You also use this form to report that you are continuing an existing company in the form of an SE.
24: European Cooperative Society (SCE)
You use form 24 to register a European Cooperative Society (SCE). You also use this form to pass on that you are continuing an existing company in the form of an SCE.
25: Legal entities under public law
With 25, you register a publiekpersoon (legal entity under public law).
27: Church organisation
You use form 27 to register a church organisation. If the church organisation carries out commercial activities, you must also register the organisation's company. For that, use form 8.
28: Other Legal entities under private law
With form 28, you register a private legal entity such as a boermarke, fundatie, buurtschap or gilde. You register a stichting (foundation) or vereniging (association) with form 5, a church organisation with form 27.
18: Additional information
Use form 18 if you do not have enough space on a registration or change form to fill in the requested details.
Forms to register an official or representative
10: Partner (vennoot)
Use form 10 to register one or more vennoten (partners) of a VOF (general partnership) or CV (limited partnership).
10a: Partner (maat)
Use form 10a to register one or more maten (partners) of a maatschap (professional partnership).
11: Official of a legal entity
With form 11, you register one or more directors, supervisory directors, curators, or an only shareholder for a legal entity.
12: Other officials
With form 12, you register an official who is authorised to act on behalf of a BV (private limited company) or NV (public limited company) in oprichting (in formation). You can also use this form to register a co-owner of an eenmanszaak.
13: Authorised representative business agent
With form 13, you register one authorised representative or commercial agent. The authorised representative may perform certain acts on behalf of a company or legal entity. Print the form and send it by post. You can also register an authorised representative for a stichting (foundation) or vereniging (association)  (only available in Dutch).
19: Holders of partly paid shares
Form 19 is used to register one or more holders of partly paid shares of an NV (public limited company), a European public limited company (SE) or a European cooperative society (SCE). A holder of partly paid shares can be either a natural person or a legal entity (such as a BV, stichting, or vereniging).
21: Director for a European Economic Interest Group
With form 21, you register one or more directors of a European Economic Interest Grouping (EESV). A director can be either a natural person or a company or legal entity. You can also register a director  (only available in Dutch).
22: Executive staff member of a stichting or vereniging without a company
With form 22, you register officials for a stichting (foundation) or a vereniging (association) without a company or a vve (association of owners) in the Business Register. This can also be done  (only available in Dutch).
26: Official of a legal entity under public law
Use form 26 to register members of a managing or supervisory body for a publiekrechtelijk rechtspersoon (legal entity governed by public law).
29: Officials of other legal entities under private law
With form 29, you register one or more officials for an other legal entity under private law. An official can be a natural person, company, or legal entity (such as a CV, stichting, or vereniging).
18: Additional information
Use form 18 if you do not have enough space on a registration or change form to fill in the requested details.
Forms to report a change in a company's or official's details
14: Business/branch details
Use form 14 to change details of a company or branch in the Business Register. This can also be done  (only available in Dutch). Use this form to report that an eenmanszaak (sole proprietorship) or branch office has been transferred or ended.
15: Details of a partnership/legal entity
With form 15, you report changes for a legal entity or company. For example, if the amount of capital or the articles of association have changed. You can use this form for a VOF (general partnership), maatschap (professional partnership), CV (limited partnership, BV (private limited company, NV (public limited company), coöperatie (cooperative), onderlinge waarborgmaatschappij (mutual insurance company), stichting (foundation), vereniging (association), owners' association (vve), foreign legal entity, legal entity under public law, or church organisation.
16: An official’s details
With form 16 you change the details of officials or deregister officials. An official can be a vennoot/maat (partner), sole shareholder, director, supervisory director, or authorised representative. You can also complete this form  (only available in Dutch).
18: Additional information
Use form 18 if you do not have enough space on a registration or change form to fill in the requested details.
Forms to deregister a company or legal entity
14: Business/branch details
Use form 14 to change details of a company or branch in the Business Register. This can also be done  (only available in Dutch). Use this form to report that an eenmanszaak (sole proprietorship) or branch office has been transferred or ended.
17: Reporting a dissolution: VOF. CV, maatschap, or rederij
With form 17, you report that a VOF (general partnership), CV (limited partnership, maatschap (professional partnership) or rederij (shipping company) has been dissolved.
17a: Reporting a dissolution:Â legal entity
With form 17a, you report that a legal entity has been dissolved. A legal entity is, for example, a BV (private limited company), coöoperatie (cooperative), onderlinge waarborgmaatschappij (mutual insurance company), stichting (foundation), or vereniging (association). Does the legal entity no longer have any income (assets) at the time of dissolution? Then you can also fill in the help form for turbo liquidation.
Attachment to form 17a in English:Â Factsheet: dissolution of a legal entity
17b: Ending a legal entity
With form 17b, you report that a legal entity no longer exists. This requires that the legal entity has been dissolved and the assets and debts have been liquidated. You must have previously reported the dissolution to the KVK with form 17a.
Help form for turbo liquidation
Help form: extra information for turbo liquidation
This form will help you collect documents needed when terminating a legal entity with turbo liquidation. Turbo liquidation is a quick way to terminate. It is only possible if the legal entity has no assets.
UBO registration forms
Use the forms below to register your organisation's UBOs (ultimate beneficial owners). If your company was registered in the Business Register prior to 27 September 2023, you can also register your UBO's online, but be aware: most of the procedure is in Dutch.Â
For an NV, BV, SE, or SCE
30: UBO registration for a new NV, BV, SE, or SCE
Use form 30 to register a UBO for a new BV (private limited company), NV (public limited company, European public limited company (SE), or European cooperative society (SCE).
Preparation for UBO registration for a new NV, BV, SE, or SCE
With this download, you can prepare to register UBOs for a new BV (private limited company), NV (public limited company, European public limited company (SE), or European cooperative society (SCE).
For a stichting
31: UBO registration for a stichting
With form 31, you register a UBO for a new stichting (foundation).
Preparation for UBO registration for a new stichting
With this download, you can prepare to register UBOs for a new stichting (foundation).
For a CV, VOF, maatschap, EESV, or shipping company
32: UBO registration for a CV, VOF, maatschap, EESV, or shipping company
Use form 32 to register one or more UBOs of a new VOF (general partnership), CV (limited partnership), maatschap (professional partnership), European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG), or shipping company.
Preparation for UBO registration for a new CV, VOF, maatschap, EESV, or shipping company
With this download, you can prepare to register UBOs for a new VOF (general partnership), CV (limited partnership), maatschap (professional partnership), European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG), or shipping company.
UBO document for a VOF, CV, maatschap, EEIG, or shipping company
When registering UBOs, you must attach documents showing the interest of the UBOs of a VOF (general partnership), CV (limited partnership), maatschap (professional partnership), European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG), or shipping company. Do you not have a document showing the interest of the UBOs? Then use this UBO document.
For a vereniging, coöperatie, or onderlinge waarborgmaatschappij
33: UBO registration for a vereniging, coöperatie, or onderlinge waarborgmaatschappij
Use form 33 to register a UBO for a new vereniging (association), coöperatie (cooperative), or onderlinge waarborgmaatschappij (mutual insurance society).
Preparation for UBO registration for a vereniging, coöperatie, or onderlinge waarborgmaatschappij
With this download, you can prepare to register UBOs for a new vereniging (association), coöperatie (cooperative), or onderlinge waarborgmaatschappij (mutual insurance society).
For a church organisation
34: UBO registration for a church organisation
Use form 34 to register a UBO for a new church organisation.
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Frequently asked questions
If you can post the form to us or if you must deliver it in person depends on the situation. The instructions on the form will tell you whether you can post it or not. Somettimes you must identify yourself in person at one of our offices. You can notify us of many changes online.
If you must visit us in person, bring the completed and signed form with you. You can only visit by appointment. Log in with Digid to make your appointment online. You can register at any KVK office in the Netherlands.
In busy periods it can be difficult to make an appointment. So plan ahead when booking an appointment. Bear in mind that you may have to wait more than a week for an appointment.
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.Â
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 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
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.
