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Private and public limited companies, foundations and trust office foundations, in an EU member state with a long tradition as a base for international holding and trading companies.
In shortCCYFX onboards Dutch private limited companies (BV), public limited companies (NV), foundations and trust office foundations (STAK). The Netherlands uses the euro, which matches the CCYFX base currency. Typical documents include the notarial deed of incorporation, a recent KVK extract and a UBO register extract.
A European hub for holding and trade
The Netherlands is an EU member state that uses the euro, with major ports and a long tradition of international trade. Dutch companies are often used as European operating, distribution and holding companies.
Companies and foundations are formed by notarial deed and registered with the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (KVK), which issues extracts from the Business Register. Beneficial owners are recorded in the Dutch UBO register.
Common entities we onboard
Private limited company (BV)
The standard Dutch company, limited by shares.
Public limited company (NV)
Used by larger and listed companies.
Foundation (stichting)
A legal entity without members or shareholders, used for charitable, corporate and holding purposes.
Trust office foundation (STAK)
A foundation that holds shares and issues depositary receipts, separating economic rights from voting control.
What we ask Netherlands entities to provide
These are in addition to identification for directors and beneficial owners. Certificates should generally have been issued within the last three to six months.
Company
- Notarial deed of incorporation
- Articles of association
- Recent KVK extract
- Shareholder register
Foundations and STAKs
- Notarial deed and articles of the foundation
- Members of the board
- Trust conditions (administratievoorwaarden), for a STAK
- Register of depositary receipt holders, for a STAK
Ownership
- UBO details as registered with the Chamber of Commerce
- Ownership chart to individuals with 25% or more
- Board resolution naming signatories
- Source of wealth of beneficial owners
This page is general information to help you prepare for onboarding. It is not legal or tax advice. Laws and registry practice in Netherlands change, so please confirm current requirements with your corporate service provider or legal adviser.
Onboard your Netherlands entity
Apply online in about ten minutes. We will reply with the documents your structure requires and an indicative timeline for onboarding.