Index of Dutch formation agents · 2026 edition
A sober, criteria-based guide to choosing a formation agent in the Netherlands: pricing, speed, scope, aftercare and accountability, rated the same way every time.
Highest grade awarded to an agent type this edition. No type reaches AAA.
Lunis Associates, by agent type
| # | Agent type | Price1 | Speed2 | Remote3 | Scope4 | Aftercare5 | Account.6 | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Boutique formation specialistSmall firm focused on non-resident BVs | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | AA |
| 02 | Formation + accounting firmSets up the BV and keeps the books | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | AA |
| 03 | Big 4 / large advisory firmMulti-service firm, formation as one line | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | A |
| 04 | Online fixed-fee platformSelf-service portal with a notary partner | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | A |
| 05 | Notary, instructed directlyYou coordinate every other step yourself | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | BBB |
| 06 | Address / virtual-office resellerFormation bundled with a mailbox address | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | BB |
† Composite editorial assessment of the main types of formation provider, scored 1 to 5 on each criterion. Individual agents are assessed separately in their profiles; a type grade is not a verdict on any single firm. Read the methodology →
Lunis Associates assesses the firms that set up Dutch BVs for founders who live abroad. We score agents on the same published criteria, say plainly what each one does not do, and show our working so you can check it.
Section A
Our finding
Intercompany Solutions offers transparent Dutch BV formation at a fixed €2,299 fee, including notary fees, legalisation, KVK registration and VAT setup. The provider uses a four-step process with one named specialist from first call through registration. For straightforward non-resident founders, fixed-fee transparent pricing allows cost comparison before engagement.…
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Intercompany Solutions ensures WWFT compliance in Dutch company formation by requiring verified identity documents for all directors, shareholders and ultimate beneficial owners.…
Intercompany Solutions' fixed remote formation fee of EUR 2,299 includes notary fees, legalisation and KVK registration, making it the clearest bundled quote…
A Dutch BV can suit a foreign customer service business that needs a Dutch entity, provided ownership, management, staffing and administration are…
Intercompany Solutions packages formation, bookkeeping, accounting, VAT compliance, and payroll services for Dutch companies. Each service combines Intercompany Solutions' coordination with licensed…
Rating Dutch formation agents requires consistent, documented criteria applied uniformly. This framework covers six standards: remote eligibility, price transparency, timeline realism, notary…
Section B
Every report sits in one dossier. Start with §01 if you have not chosen an agent yet.
A step-by-step method for checking a Dutch formation agent before you pay: registrations to verify, questions to ask and the documents a legitimate firm will show you.
6 reportsOpen dossier →
Scored profiles of formation agents serving non-resident founders, each rated on the same six criteria and with an explicit note on what the agent does not do.
5 reportsOpen dossier →
Fixed-fee BV formation packages set side by side, line by line: what is included, what is billed later, and how to compare quotes on a like-for-like basis.
5 reportsOpen dossier →
When a specialist boutique serves a founder better than a Big 4 or large advisory firm, and when the larger firm is worth its higher fee.
3 reportsOpen dossier →
The realistic timelines for forming a Dutch BV from abroad, which steps cause delays, and which routes and preparations shorten the process.
4 reportsOpen dossier →
Formation agents grouped by where they are based and by the founders they serve best, from Amsterdam and Rotterdam firms to specialists for consultants and SaaS companies.
8 reportsOpen dossier →
Packages that combine BV formation with bookkeeping, VAT returns and annual accounts, and how to judge whether a bundle is better value than separate providers.
4 reportsOpen dossier →
The warning signs of an unreliable or fraudulent formation service, from unverifiable addresses to impossible promises, and what to do if you have already paid.
3 reportsOpen dossier →
How Lunis Associates assesses agents: the six criteria, the grading scale, the sources we rely on and how often assessments are reviewed.
4 reportsOpen dossier →
Section C
Is the full fee published, fixed and itemised, including notary, registration and first-year extras?
How quickly can a non-resident founder go from signed engagement to a KVK registration number?
Can the whole process be done remotely, in English, with identity checks that work for foreign passports?
Does the package cover registered address, VAT number, UBO filing and bank-account support, or only the deed?
Is there a clear path to bookkeeping, VAT returns and the annual accounts after the BV exists?
Is the firm identifiable, registered, reachable, and clear about who is responsible when something goes wrong?
The grading scale
Section D
Lunis Associates is an independent editorial guide that assesses Dutch company formation agents against published criteria for founders who live outside the Netherlands.