{"id":1243,"date":"2026-09-28T15:17:37","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T15:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/?p=1243"},"modified":"2026-09-28T15:19:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T15:19:33","slug":"1243","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/?p=1243","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/afbeelding-130.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/afbeelding-130.png 1024w, https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/afbeelding-130-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/afbeelding-130-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/baarda.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/afbeelding-130-500x273.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cheapest and most straightforward way to register a business in the Netherlands is as a <strong>Sole Proprietorship (<em>Eenmanszaak<\/em>)<\/strong>.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Registration Process &amp; Lowest Cost Setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sole proprietorship (<em>eenmanszaak<\/em>) has no notary requirements, minimal admin overhead, and no mandatory starting capital.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Van Passe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>KVK Registration Fee:<\/strong> <strong>\u20ac85.15<\/strong> (one-time fixed fee paid to the <em>Kamer van Koophandel<\/em> \/ Chamber of Commerce). ZZP Kompas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Official Digital Excerpt (<em>Uittreksel<\/em>):<\/strong> <strong>\u20ac9.60<\/strong> (optional at setup, but recommended for opening a Dutch business bank account). ZZP Kompas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Annual Recurring KVK Fees:<\/strong> <strong>\u20ac0<\/strong> (the Dutch KVK abolished annual subscription fees years ago).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Belastingdienst (Tax Authority):<\/strong> Registration with the Dutch Tax Authority is free and automatic once you complete your KVK appointment. They will issue your VAT number (<em>btw-identificatienummer<\/em>) directly. Van Passe+ 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps to Register<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prepare online:<\/strong> Complete the registration form on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kvk.nl?utm_source=gemini\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KVK.nl<\/a> using DigiD, outlining your business activities and trade name(s). Ondernemersplein<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identification Appointment:<\/strong> Schedule a brief face-to-face appointment at any regional KVK office (e.g., Leeuwarden) with a valid ID. Van Passe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Receive KVK Number:<\/strong> Your KVK number is issued on the spot. Ondernemersplein<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Foreign Internet Domains for a Dutch Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yes, a Dutch business can use any foreign top-level domain (TLD) or ccTLD.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are no Dutch legal or regulatory requirements forcing a business registered with the KVK to use <code>.nl<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Domain Ownership &amp; Registration:<\/strong> You can register and trade under <code>.ch<\/code>, <code>.com<\/code>, <code>.eu<\/code>, <code>.org<\/code>, or any other extension without restriction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trade Name Consistency:<\/strong> When filling out your KVK registration form, you can list <strong><code>baarda.ch<\/code><\/strong> directly as a trade name (<em>handelsnaam<\/em>) or domain name associated with your primary entity. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swiss <code>.ch<\/code> Domain Rules:<\/strong> Switch\/Registry rules for <code>.ch<\/code> do not require a Swiss physical address for domain registration, meaning a Dutch entity can hold and manage a <code>.ch<\/code> domain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Invoicing &amp; Taxes:<\/strong> Whether your domain is <code>.ch<\/code> or <code>.nl<\/code>, if the service or business is operated out of the Netherlands, your invoices will reference your Dutch KVK and VAT numbers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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? 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