{"id":2740,"date":"2024-03-15T15:24:18","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T15:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.belastingadviseur-eindhoven.nl\/?page_id=2740"},"modified":"2025-09-29T12:55:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T11:55:40","slug":"change-sole-proprietorship-to-bv-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.belastingadviseur-eindhoven.nl\/en\/change-sole-proprietorship-to-bv-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Converting sole proprietorship to bv"},"content":{"rendered":"
Are you considering switching from your Dutch sole proprietorship to a bv? Find out how we can guide you through this important step, offering expert advice and personal support for a smooth transition.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
There are several reasons for converting a sole proprietorship to a bv (besloten vennootschap), depending on the entrepreneur's specific situation and business objectives. Some of the reasons why a person might choose to convert a sole proprietorship to a bv are:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
As the owner of a sole proprietorship, you are personally liable for all debts and liabilities of the company. By switching to a bv, liability is limited to the capital contributed, which means personal assets are better protected in case of bankruptcy or legal disputes.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
In some cases, the tax rate for a bv<\/a> may be more beneficial than that for a sole proprietorship.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Having a bv can have a more professional appearance than a sole proprietorship. For some entrepreneurs, this can help attract customers, partners and investors, as it gives the impression of an established and solid business.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t If you plan to grow and attract investments, having a besloten vennootschap may be more attractive. Investors are often more inclined to invest in a bv because of the clearer structure and rules involved.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Transferring a bv to a new owner or arranging the transfer to heirs can be easier than with a sole proprietorship, because of the clear shareholder structure and transfer options inherent in a besloten vennootschap.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t