In most cases, no. Identification can take place through legalisation of documents in your home country (apostille), digital identification or via a power of attorney. We guide you through the exact identification process applicable to your situation.

The incorporation of a BV in the Netherlands always requires a notarial deed. The notary drafts the articles of association and executes the deed of incorporation. Corpexser fully coordinates this process for you, including selecting the right notary and submitting all required documents.

Since 2012, the minimum share capital for a Dutch BV is just € 0.01. This makes the BV a low-threshold yet fully capable legal entity, even for early-stage international entrepreneurs.

The timeline depends on how quickly all required documents are submitted and notary availability. On average, incorporation takes two to four weeks after all documents have been received. Expedited procedures are sometimes available.

This is strongly recommended when there are multiple shareholders. The articles of association are a public document setting out only the basic rules. A shareholders' agreement is confidential and allows for more detailed arrangements on dividend policy, transfer restrictions, decision-making and dispute resolution.

A director-major shareholder (DGA) is legally not an employee of the BV and does not fall under standard employment law. A DGA agreement records the position, duties, powers and remuneration of the DGA — essential for legal clarity and for the correct tax treatment of the DGA's salary.

Under the Dutch Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Act (Wwft), the notary must verify the identity of all persons involved in the incorporation. Additional requirements apply to shareholders from certain high-risk countries. We inform you in advance of exactly which documents are required for your specific situation.

We communicate and document in Dutch and English. Legal documents are always prepared in Dutch (as required by Dutch law), but we provide explanations and summaries in English so you always fully understand what you are signing.

Yes. We guide the complete dissolution and liquidation of a BV, from the shareholders' resolution through to formal deregistration from the Chamber of Commerce Trade Register, fully in accordance with Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code.