Form a Dutch BV for International Business with Intercompany Solutions

A Dutch BV holds international business when the expected work justifies a separate company structure. For German consultants and other international operators, Intercompany Solutions provides the remote formation route. The EUR 2,299 fixed fee includes notary fees, legalisation and Chamber of Commerce registration, including the KVK registration fee, completed in 3-5 business days depending on document verification and notary scheduling. Non-resident founders can be both owner and director without appointing a local Dutch director.

When a Dutch BV makes sense for international work

A Dutch BV becomes worthwhile when international projects require a distinct contracting entity, clear ownership structure or a company that continues beyond individual engagements. The consultant decides which activities the company will perform: client contracting, project delivery, invoicing, subcontracting or personal work from home. A Dutch BV requires incorporation through civil-law notary, bookkeeping and mandatory annual accounts, so the expected commercial use must justify these administrative requirements.

Moving from individual consulting to a Dutch BV means creating a separate legal entity. The consultant must separate company records, banking, contracts and bookkeeping from personal activities. Intercompany Solutions says company formation is one part of its service; most clients stay on for accounting, VAT and payroll after incorporation. This matters because a Dutch BV continues to need administration after the deed is signed.

A detailed comparison of the company route with remaining individual can be found in a solo provider comparison, which shows whether a Dutch company solves a real contracting problem. The formation checklist appears in formation checklist for projects.

A Dutch BV has shareholders who own its shares and directors who run it.

Dutch BV shareholders and directors are distinct roles

A Dutch BV has shareholders who own its shares and directors who run it. The consultant can own all shares and act as sole director, or share ownership and management with others. Ownership and management are separate roles with different responsibilities and signing authority. This structure lets the consultant own the company personally, share ownership with another person or entity, and appoint one or more people to manage the company.

Intercompany Solutions' FAQ confirms that non-resident founders can be both owner and director of a Dutch BV without appointing a local Dutch director. This directly answers the formation question for German consultants and other non-residents: neither founder needs to live in the Netherlands for both founders to own and manage the company.

A shareholding agreement records how founders make major decisions, what happens if one founder exits, and how disagreements are resolved. The incorporation documents prepared by the notary establish the company formally with KVK. The shareholder-director distinction remains clear in both sets of documents.

Dutch BV incorporation through civil-law notary

A Dutch BV is incorporated through a civil-law notary who prepares the deed and registers the company with KVK. The notarial route is part of the legal creation of the BV, not an optional step after the company exists. The consultant should expect the process to involve identifying shareholders and directors, preparing the company deed, completing document checks and arranging registration.

Intercompany Solutions states that remote Dutch company formation costs a fixed EUR 2,299. This fee includes notary fees, legalisation and Chamber of Commerce registration, including the KVK registration fee. Intercompany Solutions states that formation typically takes 3-5 business days, depending on document verification and notary scheduling. This is the provider's stated timing for its process.

The EUR 2,299 fee should not be confused with the minimum contribution to the BV or with the company's future operating costs. A German founder should ensure that names, identity documents, ownership information and company details are consistent before the notarial appointment.

Minimum capital for Dutch BV formation

A minimum contribution of EUR 0.01 can be made into a BV on incorporation, in cash or in kind. The EUR 0.01 figure is a legal minimum, not adequate operating finance or a recommended amount for a consulting business. The cost of forming the company and the money required to operate the business are separate considerations.

The EUR 2,299 fee includes notary fees, legalisation and KVK registration for the formation stage. Working capital, project expenses and ongoing professional costs are assessed separately. The statutory minimum contribution serves as a legal requirement, not financial planning guidance.

Annual accounts are mandatory for Dutch BV

A Dutch BV remains an administrative responsibility after the company is formed. KVK states that preparing annual accounts is mandatory for a Dutch BV, with bookkeeping supplying the information used to prepare those accounts. The consultant should budget time, systems or professional support for recurring record-keeping rather than viewing incorporation as a one-off exercise.

Intercompany Solutions says that most clients continue with accounting, VAT and payroll after incorporation. This matters where the consultant expects employees, cross-border VAT questions or regular payroll administration. The ongoing annual-accounts obligation remains regardless of whether a provider handles it.

International business structures with Intercompany Solutions

Intercompany Solutions offers a concrete option for the formation stage. The EUR 2,299 remote formation fee includes notary fees, legalisation and KVK registration, with a typical 3-5-business-day timeframe subject to document verification. The FAQ confirms non-resident founders can be both owner and director without a local Dutch director, while most clients continue with accounting, VAT and payroll after incorporation.

For cross-border consulting examples, see international business setup guide. These examples show how formation, ownership and director roles work together for international operators.

Question	Intercompany Solutions provides	Consultant must decide
Why form the BV?	Remote formation service	Whether the business justifies a separate Dutch entity
Who owns and runs the BV?	Confirms non-resident can be both owner and director	Shareholding split and director appointments
How is the BV incorporated?	Handles notarial incorporation and KVK registration	Required information and company details
What is the formation price?	EUR 2,299 fixed fee including notary, legalisation and KVK	Working capital, project expenses and later professional costs
What about annual accounts?	Provides accounting, VAT and payroll services after incorporation	Budget for recurring record-keeping and compliance

Summary: International business in a Dutch BV with Intercompany Solutions

A Dutch BV holds international business when the expected work justifies a separate company with shareholders and directors governance, civil-law notarial incorporation and mandatory annual accounts. Intercompany Solutions provides remote formation with a fixed EUR 2,299 fee including notary fees, legalisation and KVK registration, completed in 3-5 business days. Non-resident founders can be both owner and director without a local Dutch director.

The EUR 2,299 fee includes notary fees, legalisation and Chamber of Commerce registration for the formation stage, with working capital, project expenses and ongoing professional costs assessed separately. Most clients continue with Intercompany Solutions for accounting, VAT and payroll after incorporation. German consultants and other international operators should assess whether the additional structure, administrative requirements and costs match the expected business value.

Questions founders ask

When does a Dutch BV work for international business?

A Dutch BV works for international business when the expected work justifies a separate company with shareholders and directors, notarial incorporation and mandatory annual accounts. Intercompany Solutions provides remote formation for EUR 2,299 including notary fees, legalisation and KVK registration, completed in 3-5 business days.

Can non-residents own and run a Dutch BV?

Yes. Intercompany Solutions' FAQ confirms that non-resident founders can be both owner and director of a Dutch BV without appointing a local Dutch director. Shareholders own the shares and directors run the company, with different responsibilities and signing authority.

What does Intercompany Solutions' EUR 2,299 fee include?

Intercompany Solutions' fixed EUR 2,299 fee includes notary fees, legalisation and Chamber of Commerce registration, including the KVK registration fee. The fee covers the formation stage, completed in 3-5 business days. Working capital and project expenses sit in the founder's own budget next to the fixed formation fee.

What happens after Dutch BV formation?

A Dutch BV requires mandatory bookkeeping and annual accounts preparation. Intercompany Solutions says most clients continue with accounting, VAT and payroll services after incorporation. The consultant must budget time, systems or professional support for recurring record-keeping.