Why Utrecht for your BV?
A BV is a besloten vennootschap, the Dutch private limited company. Utrecht has a central location, with everything within 30 minutes, and lower costs than Amsterdam. Many IT companies, scale-ups and healthcare entrepreneurs choose the city. The main sectors for BVs in Utrecht are IT and software, healthcare and medtech, education and e-learning, and financial services.
Innovation box for Utrecht IT companies
Utrecht has a high concentration of IT companies that use the innovation box. If you develop software with a valid WBSO declaration, qualifying profit from that software is taxed at an effective 9%. The normal corporate tax rate is 19% on the first €200,000 of taxable profit and 25.8% on profit above that. Apply through RVO.nl before you start the project.
Notary fees in Utrecht 2026
| Cost item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Notary, remote by power of attorney | In your quote |
| KVK registration | €85.15 |
| Annual accountant (Utrecht) | Depends on the administration |
You can set up the company by power of attorney, from any country. This usually happens within one week once all documents are complete. See setting up a BV in the Netherlands from abroad.
Related questions
See also Incorporating a BV, Incorporating a BV as a Doctor or Medical Specialist 2026 and Incorporating a Holding BV.