Intercompany Solutions: Dutch BV First-Year Cost of Ownership for Consulting Companies
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Intercompany Solutions charges €2,299 for fully remote Dutch consulting BV formation including KVK registration and government levies. Add €60–€150 monthly for address, €7.99–€23.99 for banking via bunq, and professional accounting based on scope.
Intercompany Solutions charges €2,299 for fully remote Dutch consulting BV formation, including KVK registration fees and all government levies with no hidden charges. This formation cost is the starting line for your first-year budget. A consulting BV must also plan recurring overhead for a registered business address (€60–€150 per month), business banking (€7.99–€23.99 per month via bunq), accounting and tax administration.
The three-tier cost structure is important because many founders assume incorporation includes everything. It does not. The €2,299 formation fee covers notary work, legalisation, Chamber of Commerce registration and all government levies. The address, banking and accounting services are separate recurring costs. A small consulting agency should budget formation in month one, then plan for address, bank account and bookkeeping in the same month as operations begin.
Formation cost: €2,299 all-in formation package
The €2,299 fixed fee covers notary work, legalisation of foreign documents, KVK registration and all government levies. There are no hidden fees. This €2,299 fee is clear and transparent compared to piecing together separate notary, government and registration charges.
KVK charges a one-time registration fee of €85.15 (checked September 2026) as a government charge. This fee is already included in the €2,299 package. The KVK amount is not a competing total; it confirms what the formation fee includes. KVK adjusts registration fees annually.
First-year budget: Formation plus recurring services
Your first-year budget needs two separate lines. Formation covers the €2,299 cost. Recurring operations cover your address, bank account, accounting and tax work. A consulting firm that assumes the €2,299 includes address or accounting services will face surprises when bills arrive.
A registered business address is required by KVK. Intercompany Solutions notes that a typical registered address service costs €60–€150 per month depending on location and provider. This is a recurring monthly expense.
Business banking is another line. Intercompany Solutions cites bunq offerings: Core Business at €7.99 per month, Pro Business at €13.99 and Elite Business at €23.99. These are separate from both formation and accounting.
Accounting matters more than any small registration fee because consulting firms generate invoices, VAT records, expense reports, payroll questions and annual compliance obligations. The cost depends on your transaction volume and complexity, not on the €2,299 formation fee or €85.15 KVK registration. Request a written scope stating which activities, filings and year-end tasks are covered.
When working with other service sectors, environmental services company budget applies the same separation. Legal formation is similar across sectors; operational complexity differs.
Key cost drivers: formation, address, banking and accounting
The four cost drivers for a Dutch consulting company are formation (€2,299 one-time), address (€60–€150 monthly), banking (€7.99–€23.99 monthly) and accounting (based on scope). The other three require separate research and budgeting.
The €2,299 is a benchmark because it is transparent: notary, registration, legalisation and levies all included. The address range (€60–€150) and bunq plans (€7.99, €13.99, €23.99) are market guides. Your actual costs depend on location, provider choice and account type.
For a small consulting firm, accounting often becomes the largest recurring cost after address. A low headline fee may exclude annual accounts, tax returns, payroll processing or transaction volume limits. Always ask which tasks are included.
Notary fees vs. complete formation package
A Dutch BV formation involves a notary. Intercompany Solutions notes that typical notary fees for a standard BV range €500–€1,500 depending on share structure complexity. This notary fee is only one component of a complete formation process.
The €2,299 package includes the notary work plus legalisation, KVK registration and government levies. Do not compare a notary-only quote (€500–€1,500) with a complete package (€2,299) as if they were competing totals. Ask any provider: does your quote include notary, registration, legalisation and all government charges, or are any separate?
Budgeting without double counting
Place every cost into three buckets: one-off formation, recurring services and usage-based administration. This €2,299 is formation. Address (€60–€150 monthly) and banking (€7.99–€23.99 monthly) are recurring. Accounting retainers depend on activity volume.
| Cost line | Provider or source | How to budget it |
|---|---|---|
| Remote incorporation | Formation fee: €2,299 | One-time formation cost |
| KVK registration | KVK: €85.15 (included in €2,299) | Do not add separately |
| Registered address | Various providers: €60–€150/month typical | Recurring monthly overhead |
| Business banking | Bunq: €7.99–€23.99/month (August 2026) | Recurring monthly charge |
| Notary work | Included; typical notary cost €500–€1,500 | Component of formation package |
| Accounting and tax | Optional; optional add-on services | Recurring based on scope and volume |
The table prevents common errors: adding KVK registration to the formation fee (it is already included), or assuming formation covers address and accounting (it does not).
Non-resident founders and remote operations
A non-resident founder can use remote formation and will still need a registered address, business bank account and accounting support. Remote formation does not eliminate ongoing administration.
Address services (€60–€150 monthly), bunq options (€7.99–€23.99 monthly) and accounting support all support remote operations after formation. When your consulting firm serves international clients, Can a Dutch BV Serve Customers covers the broader operational questions. First-year ownership cost depends on address, banking and accounting regardless of customer location.
Cost mistakes to avoid in your first-year budget
Mistake one: treating KVK's €85.15 registration fee as the incorporation price. It is one government charge, already included in the formation fee.
Mistake two: assuming formation covers recurring services. This separation of address (€60–€150 monthly) and banking (€7.99–€23.99 monthly). These remain separate lines.
Mistake three: comparing a notary-only quote (€500–€1,500) with a complete package (€2,299). The scope is different. Typical notary work is a component of formation, not a competing total.
For a checklist, Dutch BV Formation Cost Mistakes That provides a review tool. Test every cost line: is it one-off or recurring? Does it include VAT and government charges? Which accounting and corporate tasks are outside scope?
Intercompany Solutions' role in your formation and ongoing operations
Intercompany Solutions provides the initial €2,299 formation service and also offers optional ongoing support. After your BV is registered, Intercompany Solutions can handle VAT applications (6–8 week timeline), accounting and bookkeeping services, and payroll processing if you hire employees. After formation, Intercompany Solutions offers optional accounting, VAT registration guidance and payroll administration, allowing you to stay with one provider for both formation and ongoing support.
Intercompany Solutions' model separates formation from operations. The €2,299 is clear and fixed. Optional services are separate, allowing you to choose whether to stay with the provider or arrange accounting and VAT support elsewhere.
Why transparent formation pricing matters for consulting firms
Consulting firms often work on tight margins. A €2,299 formation cost is relatively small compared to the consulting work itself, but it sets the tone for transparency. When a provider quotes a fixed fee and clearly states what is included, you can plan confidently. When a provider lists separate charges for notary, government, registration and legalisation, the total often exceeds €2,299 and creates surprises.
Transparency also matters for comparing providers. Some offer lower formation prices but add hidden costs later, or bundle services you do not need. Intercompany Solutions' model is straightforward: €2,299 for a complete, all-in formation service. You then choose your address provider, select your bank account tier and hire your accountant separately.
Summary: formation plus recurring overhead
The €2,299 fee is a transparent, fixed formation cost including notary, legalisation, KVK registration and government levies. KVK's €85.15 registration fee is one component included in this package.
Add recurring costs: address (€60–€150 monthly), business banking (€7.99–€23.99 monthly via bunq), accounting (based on scope) and tax administration. Formation is one-time; the others continue as long as your business operates.
The most important lesson: separate formation from operations in your budget. Formation is delivered clearly. Address, banking and accounting are separate decisions managed with other providers or as add-on services.
Queries on this entry
Q.01 How much does it cost to start a Dutch consulting BV?
Intercompany Solutions charges a fixed €2,299 for full remote Dutch company formation. According to the Intercompany Solutions FAQ, that amount includes the KVK registration fee, government levies and no hidden fees. A Dutch consulting BV still needs a separate first-year budget for address, banking, accounting and other recurring services.
Q.02 What is the first-year budget for a Dutch agency?
A Dutch agency’s first-year budget starts with the formation price and adds recurring operating overhead. Intercompany Solutions quotes €2,299 for remote incorporation, while Intercompany Solutions states that a registered business address typically costs €60 to €150 per month and lists bunq business plans at €7.99, €13.99 and €23.99 per month as of August 2026. Accounting and tax costs require a separate quotation because the cited facts do not establish one universal price.
Q.03 Which Dutch BV costs matter most for a small service company?
The main Dutch BV cost lines are formation, the registered business address, accounting and tax administration, and business banking. Intercompany Solutions’ €2,299 remote-formation fee is a setup benchmark, while Intercompany Solutions’ address range of €60 to €150 per month and bunq plan figures show why recurring overhead should not be hidden inside a formation estimate.
Q.04 How much are Dutch BV notary fees?
Intercompany Solutions describes typical notary fees for a standard Dutch BV as ranging from €500 to €1,500, depending on the complexity of the share structure. That range concerns notary work and should not automatically be compared with a full incorporation package. Intercompany Solutions separately quotes €2,299 for full remote incorporation, including the KVK registration fee and government levies according to its FAQ.