Calculator 2026

What does a Dutch BV really cost?

Pick your setup. The calculator totals the one-off incorporation and the yearly running costs, on the 2026 figures.

Notarial deeds
KVK registrations (€85.15 each)
One-off setup
Bookkeeping & annual accounts
Registered office
Yearly running costs

Indicative market ranges, excluding VAT. Share capital starts from €0.01 and stays your money. Tax registrations (VAT, payroll, corporate income tax) are included in the KVK flow with the government fee already covered.

Costs are the small number. Structure is the big one.

The difference between a well-designed and a default structure runs into thousands per year: the 19% entry rate, the participation exemption and the salary-dividend mix. Start with the written consultation (credited in full on implementation) or read the complete BV incorporation guide and the advisory overview.

Frequently asked questions

What does it cost to set up a Dutch BV in 2026?

The KVK registration stands fixed at €85.15 and share capital starts at €0.01; the notarial tariff follows the dossier. The calculator lets you enter your own quoted tariff for a precise total.

What are the yearly costs of a BV?

Count on €800 to €1,800 per company per year for bookkeeping and the annual accounts, depending on volume and whether you outsource.

Is there a minimum share capital?

The Dutch BV starts from €0.01 share capital — capital is a business choice rather than a legal hurdle.

Figures and rates updated: July 2026 · sources: Dutch Tax Administration, KVK, Rijksoverheid

Once you know your yearly cost, feed it into The Holdwise Threshold to see the profit level where the BV starts paying off.

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Knowledge on doing business in the Netherlands · on the 2026 figures