What would the cheapest way be to register baarda.ch as a business in the Netherlands, btw could a Dutch business have a foreign internetdomain?

The cheapest and most straightforward way to register a business in the Netherlands is as a Sole Proprietorship (Eenmanszaak).

1. Registration Process & Lowest Cost Setup

A sole proprietorship (eenmanszaak) has no notary requirements, minimal admin overhead, and no mandatory starting capital.

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• KVK Registration Fee: €85.15 (one-time fixed fee paid to the Kamer van Koophandel / Chamber of Commerce). ZZP Kompas
• Official Digital Excerpt (Uittreksel): €9.60 (optional at setup, but recommended for opening a Dutch business bank account). ZZP Kompas
• Annual Recurring KVK Fees: €0 (the Dutch KVK abolished annual subscription fees years ago).
• Belastingdienst (Tax Authority): Registration with the Dutch Tax Authority is free and automatic once you complete your KVK appointment. They will issue your VAT number (btw-identificatienummer) directly. Van Passe+ 1

Steps to Register

1. Prepare online: Complete the registration form on KVK.nl using DigiD, outlining your business activities and trade name(s). Ondernemersplein
2. Identification Appointment: Schedule a brief face-to-face appointment at any regional KVK office (e.g., Leeuwarden) with a valid ID. Van Passe
3. Receive KVK Number: Your KVK number is issued on the spot. Ondernemersplein

2. Foreign Internet Domains for a Dutch Business

Yes, a Dutch business can use any foreign top-level domain (TLD) or ccTLD.

There are no Dutch legal or regulatory requirements forcing a business registered with the KVK to use .nl.

• Domain Ownership & Registration: You can register and trade under .ch, .com, .eu, .org, or any other extension without restriction.
• Trade Name Consistency: When filling out your KVK registration form, you can list baarda.ch directly as a trade name (handelsnaam) or domain name associated with your primary entity.
• Swiss .ch Domain Rules: Switch/Registry rules for .ch do not require a Swiss physical address for domain registration, meaning a Dutch entity can hold and manage a .ch domain.
• Invoicing & Taxes: Whether your domain is .ch or .nl, if the service or business is operated out of the Netherlands, your invoices will reference your Dutch KVK and VAT numbers.