{"id":35541,"date":"2025-06-25T13:32:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T11:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/efaktura.nl\/?p=35541"},"modified":"2025-07-02T09:43:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T07:43:59","slug":"b-v-company-in-the-netherlands-guide-for-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/efaktura.nl\/en\/b-v-company-in-the-netherlands-guide-for-entrepreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"B.V. Company in the Netherlands: Guide for Entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

More and more entrepreneurs in the Netherlands are considering switching from a sole proprietorship (ZZP \u2013 zelfstandige zonder personeel) to a B.V. (Besloten Vennootschap)<\/strong> \u2013 a private limited company. While this legal form offers many advantages, making the switch isn\u2019t always a simple decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, together with Dariusz Kurek<\/strong>, owner of KUREK Administratieve Diensten B.V., we explain the key differences, benefits, and obligations of running a B.V. in the Netherlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ZZP vs. B.V. \u2013 What\u2019s the difference?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before deciding, it\u2019s important to understand how these two business forms differ:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>ZZP (Eenmanszaak)<\/th>B.V. (Besloten Vennootschap)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Number of owners<\/td>1 person<\/td>1 or more shareholders<\/td><\/tr>
Startup process<\/td>Simple KvK registration<\/td>Notarial deed + KvK registration<\/td><\/tr>
Setup cost<\/td>\u20ac82.25 (KvK fee)<\/td>\u20ac750\u20131500 + \u20ac82.25 (KvK)<\/td><\/tr>
Liability<\/td>Full personal liability<\/td>Only company assets at risk<\/td><\/tr>
Taxes<\/td>Income tax + VAT<\/td>Corporate tax (CIT), dividend tax, salary tax, VAT<\/td><\/tr>
Hiring employees<\/td>Allowed<\/td>Allowed<\/td><\/tr>
Closing the business<\/td>KvK deregistration<\/td>Formal liquidation + public notice<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Dariusz Kurek explains:<\/strong>
“In a ZZP, all liability is personal. If debts or claims arise, your private assets are at risk. In a B.V., liability is limited to company assets, which protects your personal belongings like your house or savings.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Still not sure if ZZP is right for you? Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who should consider switching to a B.V.?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Entrepreneurs often choose a B.V. when they:<\/p>\n\n\n\n