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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.
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 |
If you are interested in our services, please feel free to contact us via e-mail or to call us at our offices at the number +31 (10) 2010466.