Netherlands

A Dutch BV is set up by a civil-law notary and registered with KVK, needs only €0.01 of capital and a business address in the Netherlands, and pays 19% corporate tax on the first €200,000 of profit and 25.8% above.

The figures below come from the registry, tax authority and statutes linked under Sources, as they stood on 30 September 2026. Fees and thresholds change, so check the linked official page before you file. This is general information, not tax or legal advice for your situation.

Questions

How much does it cost to register a company in the Netherlands?

KVK one-off registration fee €85.15 (2026 tariff) for a new registration in the Business Register; the BV itself must be set up by a civil-law notary via a notarial deed (notary fees are separate; KVK indicates €500–€1,500).

What is the corporate tax rate in the Netherlands?

Corporate income tax (vennootschapsbelasting) in 2026: 19.0% on taxable profit up to €200,000 and 25.8% on the excess; rates unchanged from 2023–2025.

Can a non-resident set up a company in the Netherlands?

Formation requires a Dutch civil-law notary, who draws up the deed and registers the BV (and its UBOs) with KVK, so founders do not have to visit KVK; founders can arrange the setup digitally but still need a notarial deed. Government guidance for starting from abroad requires structural physical business activities and a business address in the Netherlands.

Annual deadlines for this and other jurisdictions are in the company filing deadlines calendar. Compare VAT registration limits across Europe in the VAT registration thresholds table.