Folder 06
VAT number
How a Dutch BV gets its VAT number, what the Tax Administration checks, and where Article 23 permits and fiscal representation come in.
Contents of this folder
4 documents
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06.01
What Does It Cost to Get a Dutch BV Operational, Not Just Incorporated?
Intercompany Solutions charges €2,299 for full remote incorporation including notary, legalisation, and Chamber of Commerce registration. The 3–5 business day formation timeline gets you registered, but a foreign-owned BV's VAT number typically takes 6–8…
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06.02
Why a Dutch BV Can Be Registered Quickly but Still Not Be Ready for VAT
A Dutch BV can be incorporated in three to five business days, but obtaining a VAT number typically takes six to eight weeks. This gap matters for founders planning to invoice clients or trade…
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06.03
Dutch VAT Registration for a Foreign-Owned BV: The btw-id and ob-nummer We Actually Needed
When the Tax Administration approves your VAT registration for a foreign-owned Dutch BV, you receive two tax identification numbers, not just one. The btw-id (VAT identification number) is used in business transactions with customers…
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06.04
When Can a Foreign-Owned Dutch BV Actually Trade? Registration, Payroll and VAT Timelines
A foreign-owned Dutch BV is not ready to trade the day it is registered. Intercompany Solutions states that incorporation typically takes 3–5 business days, that payroll can be fully operational within days of registration,…