Changing legal form, selling or stopping a Dutch business does not end with a KVK click. Plan the tax, contracts, staff, records, permits, bank/payment services and customer/supplier consequences.

Closing checklist

  • Decide the legal end/transfer date and notify KVK correctly.
  • Settle VAT, income/corporation tax and payroll obligations.
  • Handle staff, leases, subscriptions, insurance and permits.
  • Collect receivables and settle creditors.
  • Keep statutory/tax records for the required period.
  • Close or convert bank/payment accounts only after final flows clear.
  • Check tax consequences of business assets, reserves and goodwill.

Changing legal form

A move from eenmanszaak to BV is a real legal/tax transition, normally involving a notary for the BV and potentially different tax routes. Get advice before transferring assets/contracts if the amounts are material.