Start a holding company (BV)
What does it cost to start a holding BV? From €849 excl. VAT. Protect your assets, save on taxes and create flexibility. 100% online, ready in 7 working days.
Benefits of a holding company
A holding structure offers numerous advantages for the serious entrepreneur.
Tax advantages
Benefit from the participation exemption: profits from the operating company can be transferred tax-free to the holding.
Risk diversification
Separation of assets and business risks. Your accumulated wealth is protected in the holding if something goes wrong in the operating company.
Wealth building
Build wealth within your holding and invest from your holding in real estate, investments or new projects.
Flexibility
Easily start or sell new operating companies without affecting the entire business. Ideal for serial entrepreneurs.
How does a holding structure work?
Below you can see what a typical holding structure looks like.
Private
DGA (you)
100% shares
Holding
Your Holding B.V.
Assets, investments, pension
Participation (100%)
Operating company
Your Company B.V.
Daily business activities
Optional
Second B.V.
Expand when needed
Transparent pricing
All prices are excl. VAT and include notary costs.
Holding
- Articles of incorporation (holding)
- Custom articles of association
- Chamber of Commerce registration
- UBO registration
Holding + Operating Company
- Two deeds of incorporation
- Intercompany agreement
- Chamber of Commerce registration (2x)
- UBO registration (2x)
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