The Dutch Company Register

1.       What is the Dutch Trade Register?

The Trade Register in Netherlands contains information about the Dutch companies. This register provides details about the company’s size, number of employees, office address, as well as personal information about owners, managers, directors or a receiver in case of insolvency. The Dutch Trade Register falls under the management of the Chamber of Commerce and it has the role to maintain the entrepreneur and the company in line with the legislation while also providing information about the competitors. The Trade Register in Holland is frequently used for market research since it contains information about transactions and other activities of all companies.

2.       How can a company register with the Dutch Trade Register?

Registration in the Dutch Trade Register is compulsory for almost all types of companies in Netherlands. The procedure of registration starts with the submission of an application to the Chamber of Commerce in the area where the company is located. The owner of the company, the managing partners or an authorized representative appointed by power of attorney can deal with the company’s registration process in Netherlands. It is important that any changes that may appear are submitted by application with the Dutch Trade Register electronically or in person.

3.       How can I have access to the Dutch Trade Register?

In order to have access to the Dutch Trade Register, one must apply for a code and a password and pay a fee electronically or in person at the register’s office. After that, the person can search through the Trade Register’s database by business name, registration number or address of the company for any types of extracts. It is important for entrepreneurs to have access to the Dutch Trade Register, as far as their competitors or partners are regarded. All legal entities registered can be found in the Dutch Trade Register.

Partner: Holland Company Registration