Australia · 100% remote · in English
Open a Dutch company from Australia.
A Dutch BV gives Australian founders and companies an EU-incorporated entity — a real presence inside the European single market for customers, contracts, EU VAT and hiring. We set it up remotely through a civil-law notary, in English.
- An EU entity for European market access
- Remote via power of attorney — no travel
- KVK registration, BTW number and RSIN
What you get
- Registered Dutch BV with KVK number & RSIN
- Articles of association & notarial deed
- BTW (VAT) number with the Belastingdienst
- Registered office & bank-account guidance
Notary & KVK costs billed at cost. See pricing →
Why Australian founders choose a Dutch BV
EU single-market access
A Dutch BV is an EU-incorporated company — a base inside the single market to trade, contract and operate across Europe from within the bloc.
EU VAT for selling in the EU
A Dutch BTW (VAT) number makes selling into the EU and onto EU marketplaces far simpler than invoicing Europe from an Australia-only entity.
English-friendly business hub
The Netherlands is one of Europe's most English-fluent, internationally connected business hubs, with a familiar limited-company form in the BV.
English remote service
Intake, articles, notary coordination and the KVK and Belastingdienst steps are handled in English. No Dutch and no travel needed.
Low entry cost
The BV has a €0.01 minimum share capital (Flex-BV), so establishing an EU entity does not require locking up capital.
A European base, minus the distance
A Dutch BV gives Australian founders an EU-resident entity close to European customers, suppliers and time zones — no more running Europe from the other side of the world.
How it works from Australia
1. Power of attorney
A volmacht lets the notary incorporate without you leaving Australia. Signed online or legalised locally.
2. Online notarial deed
Since 2024 a Dutch civil-law notary can execute the deed of incorporation fully online. We are not the notary — we prepare everything and coordinate it.
3. Apostille on Australian documents
Australia is a Hague Convention country, so Australian public documents are legalised with an apostille — we tell you what's needed and coordinate it.
4. Registered office
Your BV needs a Dutch registered address for the KVK — we can arrange one for non-resident founders.
5. KVK → RSIN
We register the BV in the Handelsregister at the KVK, giving you a KVK number and RSIN.
6. BTW & bank account
We arrange your BTW number and guide you toward banks that onboard non-resident-owned BVs.
The remote process, and the numbers
A Dutch BV (besloten vennootschap) is the Dutch private limited company — a separate legal person with limited liability. It comes into existence only through a notarial deed of incorporation executed by a Dutch civil-law notary (notaris). We are an independent formation and bookkeeping office; we prepare the articles, UBO and KYC file, and a power of attorney (volmacht), then coordinate the notary and handle the KVK and Belastingdienst steps around the deed. Since 1 January 2024 the deed can be signed fully online, which is what makes a 100% remote BV possible from Australia.
| Item | Detail (2026) |
|---|---|
| Minimum share capital | €0.01 (Flex-BV); often set at €1–€100 in practice |
| Notarial deed | typically €400–€1,500, billed at cost (market pricing, not an official tariff) |
| KVK registration (one-off) | €82.25, at cost — no annual KVK fee |
| Australian document legalisation | Hague apostille on Australian public documents — coordinated, at cost |
| What you receive | KVK number, RSIN, BTW (VAT) number, articles & notarial deed |
Document preparation takes 1–2 days; the notarial deed and KVK registration typically complete within 3–7 working days. Updated: 2026-07-28.
How a Dutch BV is taxed (2026)
These are Dutch figures. Your own cross-border position depends on your structure and any tax treaty between your country and the Netherlands — we flag this but recommend confirming it with a local adviser.
| Tax (Netherlands) | 2026 rate / threshold |
|---|---|
| Corporate income tax (Vpb) | 19% up to €200,000 profit, 25.8% above |
| BTW — standard / reduced | 21% / 9% |
This page is general information for Australian founders, not tax or legal advice. See the full Dutch BV guide and confirm your own situation. Updated: 2026-07-28.
From Australia — FAQ
Do I need to travel to the Netherlands from Australia?
Usually not. Since 1 January 2024 the notarial deed can be executed online, and we incorporate on your behalf via a power of attorney (volmacht). Some bank or identity checks may still request a video step depending on your profile.
Why open a Dutch BV as an Australian founder or company?
A Dutch BV gives you an EU-incorporated legal entity — a base inside the European single market for customers, contracts, EU VAT and hiring, rather than serving Europe from an Australia-only entity.
Do I need to legalise my Australian documents with an apostille?
Yes, in most cases. Australia is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so Australian public documents are legalised with an apostille rather than full consular legalisation. We tell you which documents need one and coordinate the process.
Can an Australian resident own 100% of a Dutch BV?
Yes. An Australian individual or company can own 100% of a Dutch BV and act as its director. There is no Dutch residency requirement to own or run the company.
Sources
- Notaris.nl — Digitaal een bv oprichten (online deed since 2024, power of attorney).
- KVK — De besloten vennootschap (bv) (minimum capital, KVK registration).
- HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Australia is a party).
We are an independent company-formation and bookkeeping office, not a government body (KVK/Belastingdienst) and not a notary. This page is general information, not tax or legal advice; rates and thresholds change — verify your situation before deciding.
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