A fictional structure with two BVs
In this example, Holding A B.V. owns all shares in Operating Company A B.V. The operating company performs the work. Person A owns shares in the holding. This is a fictional, simple structure; real groups may have more layers and different relationships. Treat each BV as a separate organisation when checking it.
Follow the name in the contract
If the contract names the operating company, check its own KVK number and registration. An extract for the holding does not automatically describe the operating company’s directors or authority. If the holding is listed as director, information about its representation may also be needed. See how to check signing authority.
What does a relationship overview show?
Our Direct group relationships variant shows registered organisations immediately above and below the selected registration. It records relationship types such as sole shareholder or director. It does not show a complete history or every individual behind the group. Match the relationship to your question: shareholding and directorship are different relationships.
Use the right organisation’s figures
Check the name, financial year and whether figures are individual or consolidated in annual accounts. Do not read the holding’s figures as the operating company’s without checking this. A group relationship alone provides no payment guarantee from the parent. Seek help with a financial or legal assessment; this article does not advise on tax structures or liability.
Keep a separate file for each BV
- Which BV appears in the contract?
- Which number and relationship belong to it?
- Which organisation and reporting period do the figures concern?
Sources and review
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