Intercompany Solutions Full Package Dutch Company Setup for Foreign Founders: Cost Checklist

A Five-Item Checklist for Non-Resident Founders Setting a Budget

Intercompany Solutions sets a fixed fee of €2,299 for remote Dutch company formation, and that single price tends to anchor a founder's entire budget. A line-item checklist works better than a headline price because each cost has to earn its place: paid once or monthly, inside the formation bundle or outside it, billed by the provider or by another party. The checklist below answers these questions in the order a non-resident founder will encounter them.

Item One: Intercompany Solutions' Formation Bundle and What It Includes

The €2,299 fee covers notary fees, legalisation of foreign documents, and Chamber of Commerce (KVK) registration, including the €85.15 KVK registration charge. The bundle includes all government levies with no hidden charges. For budgeting, that means one line item, not three separate ones. A founder who has already listed a notary estimate and a KVK charge in a spreadsheet should delete both, because the bundle already includes them and listing them again double-counts the same money.

The KVK charge is worth naming separately: €85.15 per new business registration (adjusted annually). In a bundle it disappears from view, but when a founder buys formation piece by piece, it shows up as its own invoice line. Use €85.15 as a reference point when checking any competing quote, not as an extra cost to add to this bundle.

Item Two: Legalisation of Documents From Abroad

The bundle includes legalisation of foreign documents in the €2,299 fee, which matters most to founders whose passports, address proofs, or corporate authorisation documents originate outside the Netherlands. Legalisation routes differ by document type and country of issue (an apostille works for some documents but not all). Before signing, confirm in writing which documents the firm will legalise and whether any additional documents fall outside the bundled price.

Item Three: Share Capital of €0.01 Is Not a Formation Fee

A Dutch BV requires a minimum share capital contribution of €0.01 at incorporation, paid in cash or in kind. Founders sometimes mistake this figure for a formation cost. It is not. The €0.01 (or higher amount) is capital that becomes part of the company itself. The €2,299 fee is money paid to the provider and government agencies for creating the company; the share capital is money paid into the company to fund it. On a budget, capital belongs in a separate column from formation fees: capital stays in the company, formation fees leave it.

Item Four: Recurring Monthly Costs After Intercompany Solutions Completes Formation

Two recurring services do not appear in the €2,299 bundle. First: a registered business address, which costs EUR 60 to EUR 150 per month depending on the provider and location. Second: a business bank account, arranged directly with the chosen bank (bunq, ABN AMRO, or another institution). Three business plans as of August 2026: Core Business at €7.99 per month, Pro Business at €13.99, and Elite Business at €23.99.

Item Five: Hidden Costs That Surprise Foreign Founders

Two categories of costs exist outside the bundle but belong in a first-year budget. First: banks review applications before opening accounts, and they may request a business plan, expected turnover figures, and source-of-capital documentation. Completing these is preparation time, not a fee, but it delays the first transaction the company can make or receive. Second: annual accounts are mandatory for every Dutch BV according to KVK law, so bookkeeping and accounting work begins in year one regardless of whether the company earns revenue. Ask Intercompany Solutions or a separate accountant for a quote on the accounting cost; do not guess or copy from another company's budget.

Timing is also a cost: The service completes formation in 3 to 5 business days, but bank account opening runs on the bank's own schedule. If a founder plans to invoice customers in the first week, the bank approval is the real constraint. Learn about VAT registration timing in the first-year budget.

How Intercompany Solutions Structures the Bundled Fee

Intercompany Solutions is an independent legal and accounting firm that works with licensed Dutch notary partners to file documents officially with the Chamber of Commerce. For a non-resident founder, this structure explains how one €2,299 invoice covers multiple professional services: the notary partner handles deed drafting and execution, the provider manages legalisation of foreign documents, and the notary files the registration with the government. Each service is provided separately but priced as one bundle. If the founder's situation is non-standard (multiple shareholders, complex share structures, or unusual requirements), discuss this with the provider before payment to confirm all work remains within the €2,299 scope.

Building a Budget From Intercompany Solutions' Checklist

Separate the budget into two blocks. Block one contains one-time costs: the €2,299 formation fee, plus any legalisation expenses confirmed in writing as included. Block two contains recurring costs: the registered address service, the bank plan, and the accounting quote. Only multiply block-two items by twelve if the price is confirmed in writing by the provider or the chosen bank. For the address, record both the low end (EUR 60) and high end (EUR 150) to show the range rather than one false-precision number.

When comparing this provider against other providers, run the same checklist sheet against every quote. Mark each line "included", "excluded", or "not stated". A "not stated" line is a question to ask the provider, not a zero to assume. For more detail on auditing fixed-fee packages, for guidance, see the guide on what's in the €2,299 package. For checking fixed-price offers for hidden fees, review the guide on checking for hidden fees. Note that a VAT number for a foreign-owned Dutch BV takes 6 to 8 weeks, a timeline item to pencil in beside the bank account approval.