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Company registration in the Netherlands in 2026
A private limited company with no minimum capital: a notarial deed, entry in the Chamber of Commerce register and 19% corporate tax up to €200,000. We support you from documents to the bank account.
The Netherlands is one of the most convenient EU countries for holding and trading companies. A private limited company is formed with no minimum capital, while a public company needs €45,000, about $50,500. A notary executes the formation and usually also registers the company with the Trade Register and the beneficial owner register. The Chamber of Commerce registration fee in 2026 is €85.15, about $100.
Corporate tax is 19% on the first €200,000 of profit and 25.8% above that; VAT is 21%. A foreigner can be both the founder and the director.
How to register a company in the Netherlands: steps and timelines
| Step | What happens | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Notary checks | the notary vets the founders and beneficial owners under anti-money laundering law | 1-2 weeks for foreign founders |
| 2. Notarial deed | the deed of incorporation with the articles | a few days after the checks |
| 3. Trade Register and owners | the notary registers the company with the Chamber of Commerce and files the beneficial owners; fee €85.15 | usually the same day or within a few days |
| 4. Taxes | the tax authority issues VAT and corporate tax numbers after registration | 1-3 weeks |
| 5. Account | opening a Dutch bank account | from several weeks: banks vet foreign structures |
How much does it cost to open a company in the Netherlands in 2026
Dollar amounts use the European Central Bank rate of 5 October 2026, rounded up.
| Payment | Amount |
|---|---|
| Chamber of Commerce registration | €85.15, ~$100 |
| Notary: deed and registration | €500-1,500, ~$570-1,700, per the Chamber of Commerce estimate |
| Minimum capital of a private company | none |
| Translations and certifications of founders' documents | per providers' rates |
Turnkey registration with an address, a local director and annual maintenance is in the price table below; a manager in the chat will calculate the total for your structure.
About $100 to the Chamber, up to $1,700 to the notary, and the strictest bank checks
A Dutch company cannot be formed without a notary, but even with one, mistakes cost more than the fees: a founder the notary cannot verify because of incomplete documents, an address where a company cannot be registered, an unfilled beneficial ownership register, a bank that refuses a foreign-owned company with no activity in the country. Murblz specialists prepare documents for the notary, register the company with the Chamber of Commerce, provide an address and local director and support the account opening.
The cost of support depends on the company type, ownership structure and whether you need an account; a manager will calculate it in the chat.
Why registration gets delayed
- The notary cannot complete the checks: source of funds and beneficial owner documents are missing.
- There is no Dutch address for the registered office.
- A foreign founder's documents lack an apostille or certified translation.
- The bank will not open an account for a company with no real link to the Netherlands.
Annual obligations
- Annual accounts are filed with the Chamber of Commerce; small companies file an abridged version.
- The corporate tax return and periodic VAT returns go to the tax authority.
- Changes to directors, address and beneficial owners are reported to the Trade Register.
What we do
We choose the structure, prepare the file for the notary's checks, support the formation and registration, provide a registered address and, if needed, a local director, obtain the tax numbers and help with the bank. Prices for each service are in the table below.
Fees
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| B.V. company registration (turnkey) | from €14 520 |
| Company incorporation from scratch (base cost) | from €14 080 |
| Annual maintenance incl. legal address | €11 000 |
| Local nominee director services, per year | €12 800 |
| Compliance fee (KYC, 1 individual) | €880 |
| Compliance fee - additional individual | €400 |
| Compliance fee - additional legal entity (non-Murblz client) | €530 |
| Compliance fee - High Risk category | €1 100 |
| Document signing | €270 |
| Accounting/reporting preparation and filing (hourly rate) | from €90 |
We will calculate online the cost of registering and running your company for the first year.
See also
Business account · Personal account · Investment property · Country taxes · All country programs
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Opening a company in the Netherlands?
We register a Dutch private limited company (BV) through a notary, obtain the tax numbers and help with the account and bookkeeping. The catalogue covers every country.
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