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What is the company registry in Netherlands?
The Netherlands: Trade Register — company search, maintained by Kamer van Koophandel
De Ruijterkade 5, 1013 AA Amsterdam, Netherlands
About Netherlands
The Netherlands Companies Registry is located in Amsterdam and was founded in 1920.
The Netherlands informally Holland is a country in Northwestern Europe with overseas territories in the Caribbean. The main language of Netherlands is Dutch which is spoken by 94.5% of the population with other languages such as English and German spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Euro (EUR). The population of Netherlands is over 18.30 million.
Netherlands Economy
The Real GDP in Netherlands is in the region of $1.277 trillion with a GDP per capita of $71,400. Netherlands economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Netherlands are refined petroleum, broadcasting equipment, machinery, packaged medicine, crude petroleum.
Main Trading Partners of Netherlands
The leading export and import partners for Netherlands are:
Exports: Germany 19%, Belgium 14%, France 9%, UK 6%, Italy 5%
Imports: Germany 14%, China 12%, US 9%, Belgium 9%, UK 5%
Netherlands Certificate of Incorporation
The Netherlands Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Netherlands Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Netherlands company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Netherlands register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Netherlands customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Netherlands Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Netherlands the relevant laws are:
Business Register Act
What information is free to view at Netherlands Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Netherlands the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Netherlands Company Name - Bestaande handelsnamen
Netherlands Company Number (KVK)
Netherlands Company Address
Do you need to register / sign up at the Netherlands Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Netherlands register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Netherlands
There are over 4,100,000 companies registered in Netherlands.
Types of Companies in Netherlands
Businesses in Netherlands can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Stichting: ≈ Netherlands foundation. Can run a business. No profit distribution to founders or board members.
mutual societies (associations which are allowed to pay dividends to their members; liability may be unlimited (W.A. – wettelijke aansprakelijkheid), limited (B.A. – beperkte aansprakelijkheid) or exempt (U.A. – uitsluiting van aansprakelijkheid)):
Coöperatie: ≈ co-operative society
Onderlinge waarborgmaatschappij: ≈ Netherlands mutual insurance company
Vereniging ≈ association. Can run a business, but may not distribute profit among its members.
vve (Vereniging van Eigenaars) ≈ Netherlands Homeowner association
Mts (Maatschap): ≈ group practice (of professionals, e.g. doctors, accountants, lawyers); share facilities not profits, members are treated as natural persons for tax and liability purposes.
Eenmanszaak: ≈ Netherlands sole trader / sole proprietorship
vof (vennootschap onder firma): ≈ Netherlands GP
cv (commanditaire vennootschap): ≈ Netherlands LP
bv (besloten vennootschap): ≈ Netherlands Ltd / LLC. Shares are privately registered and not freely transferable. The name means "closed company", stemming from the fact that the (group of) shareholder(s) cannot be changed without consent from the majority of shareholder(s).
nv (naamloze vennootschap): ≈ Netherlands plc / Corp. Minimum issued share capital upon incorporation: €45,000. Literally translated, the title is "nameless company", owing to the fact that shareholders are not formally known as such in company statutes and other legal documents
Can you order a Netherlands Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Netherlands agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Netherlands accepts the Apostille Certificate for Netherlands Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Netherlands signed up to the Hague Convention on 8th October 1965.
What is the language(s) of the Netherlands Company Registry?
The Netherlands Company Register is in Dutch language only.
Netherlands Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Netherlands has 111 embassies abroad, as well as 291 consulates and eight other representations.
The Hague, the administrative capital of the Netherlands, hosts 108 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 138 consulates and another six representations located in the Netherlands.
Netherlands Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Netherlands. Our local partner is based in Bikenibeu which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Netherlands including Eita, Rungata and Bairiki. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Netherlands Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Netherlands from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Netherlands Moody's rating: Aaa (first obtained in 1986)
Netherlands Standard & Poors rating: AAA (first obtained in 2015)
Netherlands Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Netherlands Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Netherlands.
Netherlands Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Netherlands. Our specialist Netherlands skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Netherlands Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Netherlands Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Netherlands. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Netherlands Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Netherlands?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Netherlands?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Netherlands?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.