Business
Netherlands — Business: Sole Proprietorship
A Dutch eenmanszaak registers once with the KVK Business Register for a one-off fee, has a single owner, and needs no separate tax registration.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceKVK — Eenmanszaak (sole proprietorship)Last reviewed: 2026-10-23
Key facts
- KVK lists a one-off first-time registration fee of EUR 85.15, updated yearly with inflation, so check the current amount.
- Every new company registers in the Business Register (Handelsregister), and you do not register separately with the Tax Administration.
- An eenmanszaak can have only one owner, while a BV can have several.
- A BV must draw up and file annual accounts every year; KVK puts accountant or bookkeeper costs at around EUR 500 to 1,000 a year.
Steps
- Establishing a sole proprietorship — It is uncertain how a sole proprietorship is formally established in the Netherlands, but it may be necessary to register for taxes and obtain necessary insurance.
- Maintaining a sole proprietorship — It is unclear what ongoing requirements and regulations apply to a sole proprietorship in the Netherlands.