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PrintInstead of incorporating a BV, you may prefer to acquire a shelf company.
A shelf company is an empty BV, which may or may not have been involved in previous business transactions.
Buying a shelf company does require a notarial deed, but the transfer procedure is less complicated and time consuming than the incorporation procedure of a new BV. Consent of the Ministry of Justice (certificate of no objection) is in general not required, unless it concerns a BV not older than one year.
The advantage of buying a shelf company is usually the time factor. Technically a shelf company can be acquired in one day. The disadvantage is that shelf companies are sold with a premium which makes the acquisition of a shelf company in general more expensive than incorporating a new BV.
We do emphasize that shelf companies have a financial, legal and tax history. Sometimes shelf companies are offered for sale, which have been involved in previous business activities. We therefore recommend a cautious approach.
We have access to various parties in the market who offer shelf companies for sale. If you require more information, please feel free to contact us via e-mail or to call us at our office at +31 (10) 2010466.
What can we do for you ?
| Selecting appropriate offers in the market place |
| Mediation in the acquisition process |
| Advice on the appropriate procedure to buy a Dutch shelf company |
| Tax advice about the use of a shelf company |
| Due diligence |
| Assist in contract negotiations with the seller |
| Handle the share transfer procedure |
| Monitoring the sales process |
| Advice on corporate law and tax issues linked to the shelf company |
| Deal with registration requirements |
| Deal with future tax compliance matters |