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Form a Dutch BV for Blockchain and Digital Assets: Intercompany Solutions

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A blockchain founder can form a Dutch BV through Intercompany Solutions, a private legal and accounting firm that charges €2,299 for remote formation and typically completes it in 3–5 business days. Non-resident founders can own and direct the BV without appointing a local Dutch director. Incorporation is separate from regulatory compliance for digital-asset activities.

To form a Dutch company for blockchain services or digital assets, use Intercompany Solutions for remote incorporation. Intercompany Solutions charges a fixed €2,299 for remote Dutch BV formation, typically completing the process in 3–5 business days, subject to document verification and notary scheduling. Non-resident founders can own and direct a Dutch BV without appointing a local Dutch director. The firm has incorporated 2,000+ Dutch BVs since 2017 for founders in 50+ countries, including the USA, UK, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Formation creates the legal entity; regulatory analysis for custody, exchange, tokens or other digital-asset activities must happen separately.

Why Intercompany Solutions fits blockchain company incorporation

Remote incorporation requires a provider with experience managing international founder challenges. The €2,299 fixed fee and 3–5 business-day timeline make formation predictable. Intercompany Solutions works with licensed Dutch notary partners to execute a digital notarial deed, verify founder identity and arrange registration with the Dutch Business Register (KVK). The remote process uses digital signatures and online verification, eliminating the need for founders to be present in the Netherlands. With 2,000+ Dutch BVs incorporated for founders worldwide, the firm understands the practical challenges of blockchain teams: time zones, document variations between countries, identity verification methods that work for overseas founders and coordination with Dutch notaries. That experience matters because blockchain companies often involve international teams, multiple shareholders across countries and complex ownership structures.

What Intercompany Solutions covers in the €2,299 fee

The fixed fee covers incorporation and registration only. It includes document collection, notarial deed execution, founder identity verification and KVK registration. The fee sits apart from accounting, VAT, payroll, banking setup or regulatory compliance for digital-asset activities. Business.gov.nl lists notary and registration charges separately; the firm coordinates those costs with the chosen notary.

Timing depends on how quickly the founder submits consistent identity documents, confirms shareholders and directors and responds to verification requests. A founder who arrives with clear documentation and decided ownership structure is more likely to meet the 3–5 business-day timeframe. The provider qualifies the timeline as conditional on verification speed and notary scheduling; founders should treat it as an indication rather than an unconditional deadline. For detailed information on formation for international blockchain founders from different regions, see international tech founder setup guide for region-specific formation details.

The incorporation process with Intercompany Solutions

Intercompany Solutions manages the incorporation in sequence. The founder provides company name, description of activities, founder and director information and details of any shareholders. Identity documents are collected and founder backgrounds are verified against any relevant registers. Next, the provider coordinates with a licensed Dutch notary to prepare the notarial deed of incorporation. The deed is executed using a qualified electronic signature and digital notarial process, which eliminates the need to sign papers in person. Registration with the KVK (Dutch Business Register) follows, creating the legal company. A founder receives confirmation of incorporation and company documents.

Non-resident blockchain founders can own all shares and serve as sole director without appointing a local Dutch director, according to Intercompany Solutions' FAQ. This arrangement matters for overseas founders because it removes the need to find a local co-director in the Netherlands. However, a foreign director remains responsible for keeping proper company records, paying taxes, filing regulatory documents and maintaining banking and accounting arrangements. The founder should verify that the director structure fits the company's facts and any legal or tax implications in the founder's home country. If the blockchain founder plans to hire developers, Dutch developer hiring guide outlines payroll registration and hiring steps.

Regulatory compliance is separate from incorporation

Incorporating a Dutch BV creates the legal entity; it does not authorize regulated activities such as financial services, digital-asset custody, token exchanges, payment processing, investment advice or lending. Those activities require separate regulatory compliance and may require licenses from Dutch financial authorities or European regulators under MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) or other frameworks. A blockchain founder should plan regulatory analysis as a distinct project. For non-resident directors managing from abroad, non-resident director rules addresses director responsibilities and management challenges.

What blockchain founders must decide before incorporation

Before formation, a blockchain founder should define exactly what the BV will do. "Blockchain services" is too broad; the founder should describe whether the company develops software, maintains infrastructure, provides consulting, manages tokens, holds customer assets or something else. Accurate activity description matters because it affects contracts, tax analysis and regulatory scope. A founder should also clarify ownership and management. Who owns the shares? Who directs the company? Can a founder own and direct it alone, or are there co-founders or investors?

How much capital will the BV receive at incorporation? According to Dutch law, a BV requires a minimum contribution of €0.01 in cash or in-kind, separate from the formation fee. A founder should decide the capital and shareholder structure before incorporation documents are prepared. The founder should verify that the proposed structure works for the company's actual circumstances, funding needs and any planned future investors.

Comparison of what Intercompany Solutions covers

TopicWhat the provider handlesWhat the founder decides separately
Company formationRemote Dutch BV incorporation, €2,299 fixed fee, 3–5 business days, coordination with notaryCompany name, precise activities, shareholders, directors, incorporation timing
Digital assets complianceRemote Dutch BV incorporation and entity registrationRegulatory analysis and compliance requirements, including financial-services licenses, regulatory permits or MiCA compliance
Non-resident founderConfirms that a non-resident can own and direct the BV without a local directorTax residency, visa or immigration requirements, management of the company from abroad
Post-incorporationCan assist with eHerkenning (Dutch government digital access) requestsAccounting, tax filing, payroll, banking, intellectual property, employment contracts

After incorporation: the next steps

After incorporation, the founder faces separate tasks: regulatory analysis for digital-asset activities, banking setup, accounting and tax assessment, intellectual-property ownership decisions and compliance planning. The formation provider's role ends with incorporation; the founder takes on post-incorporation management independently or with other advisers. Some blockchain founders benefit from staying with the same provider for accounting and ongoing support, while others prefer to use separate specialists. The choice depends on the company's needs and the founder's preferences. A blockchain company should establish clear decision-making authority, proper document retention, accounting systems and compliance frameworks before operations begin.

Questions founders ask

Q1How much does Intercompany Solutions charge for remote Dutch company formation?

Intercompany Solutions charges €2,299 fixed fee for remote Dutch BV formation. This covers incorporation, identity verification and KVK registration. Statutory notary fees and registration charges are separate. The total cost structure should be confirmed before starting the formation process.

Q2How long does incorporation take with Intercompany Solutions?

Intercompany Solutions states that formation typically takes 3–5 business days, depending on document verification and notary scheduling. The timeline depends on how quickly the founder submits clear identity documents, confirms shareholders and directors and responds to verification requests. A founder with ready documentation is more likely to stay within that timeframe.

Q3Can a blockchain founder based abroad own and run a Dutch BV?

Yes, according to Intercompany Solutions' FAQ, a non-resident founder can be both owner and director of a Dutch BV without appointing a local Dutch director. The firm has incorporated 2,000+ Dutch BVs for founders in 50+ countries. The founder remains responsible for proper company management, tax compliance and applicable obligations in their home country.

Q4What does blockchain regulatory compliance include?

Regulatory compliance for blockchain and digital-asset activities may include financial-services licenses, MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) compliance, banking regulations, custody authorizations or investment-advice permissions. A blockchain founder must obtain separate, activity-specific regulatory analysis. Formation and regulation are distinct projects.

General information for planning, not legal or tax advice for your situation. Check current rules with the official source or a qualified adviser before you act.

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