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Chamber of Commerce (Netherlands) (NL-KVK)

List Type: primary

How to use

The code for this list is
NL-KVK. When you have located the organization you wish to identify in this list, you should either:

Enter it in an identifier database field prefixed with NL-KVK.

NL-KVK-[ IDENTIFIER ]

Examples

              
NL-KVK-41202535
              
NL-KVK-54416485
              
NL-KVK-66140285

Alternatively, use it within a two-part identifier, with NL-KVK as the 'scheme', and the identifier you have located as the 'identifier' field.

Description

All companies and entities (including most NGOs) in the Netherlands must enrol with the Commercial Register, which is hosted by the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. Each entity receives a Chamber of Commerce (KVK) number upon registration.

Basic company information is available for free and more detailed information, such as a Business Register extract or financial statements, can be downloaded for a fee. [1]

According to the Chamber of Commerce, you have a business when you supply goods or services, you demand more than symbolic payment for these, and you take part in regular commercial transactions [2]. NGOs must register as a foundation [3].

[1] https://www.kvk.nl/en/about-the-business-register/what-information-does-the-dutch-business-register-contain
[2] https://www.kvk.nl/en/starting/when-do-you-have-a-business
[3] https://business.gov.nl/starting-your-business/choosing-a-business-structure/what-is-an-ngo-and-how-do-you-start-one

Coverage: NL

Search options

Basic company data is available on the Chamber of Commerce (KVK) website for free. More detailed information is available for download for a fee.

Find and use identifiers

Users can search the online database on the Chamber of Commerce website by company name, Chamber of Commerce (KVK) number or keyword. The identifier for this register is the KVK number ('Chamber of Commerce' number in English).

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