What does the website name tell you?
KVK states that a business can register several trade names. A BV’s statutory name is recorded through a civil-law notary. An additional trade name does not by itself create another legal entity. Check which registration each name belongs to; a brand or domain name alone is insufficient to identify your contracting party.
Fictional example: shop name and BV name
A fictional website is called Shop A. Its contract names Business A B.V., trading as Shop A. Check whether the trade name is registered under the stated KVK number. If the invoice names another BV with another number, ask for an explanation. Similar branding or a similar name does not explain that difference.
Do not assume a name change
Two names can belong to one registration or to different organisations. Search by number and check the current record. For an old name in a contract, see how historical details can help. An old entry does not automatically determine who your counterparty is today.
Choose a document for your question
A Company Profile may suit an initial informational comparison; it has no KVK certification. If the recipient requires evidence of registration or officers, discuss a current extract. Clarify an uncertain contracting party’s identity first. This article does not advise on trade name rights or changes to articles of association.
Compare three places
- What name and number appear on the website?
- Which organisation does the contract name?
- Does the invoice name belong to the same registration?
Sources and review
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