KVK Number on Your Website: Is It Required?

If you run a business in the Netherlands, you're legally required to display your KVK number on your website. Many business owners don't know this, and many web designers skip it.

Here is what the law says and how to comply.

What the law requires

Under Dutch law (specifically the Handelsregisterwet 2007), every business must include the following information on their website:

• KVK number (Kamer van Koophandel registration number)
• Legal name of the business (as registered with KVK)
• Place of establishment (city)

If you're a BV (limited company), you also need to display your statutory seat.

This applies to your website, your emails, your invoices, and any other business communications.

Where to put it

The most common and practical location is your website's footer. Put it on every page by adding it to your footer template.

Good examples:

• "KVK: 12345678 | Amsterdam"
• "Bakkerij De Molen | KVK 12345678 | Gevestigd te Amsterdam"

Some businesses also include it on their contact page, about page, or impressum page. The footer is the minimum.

BTW number too?

If your business charges VAT (BTW), you should also display your BTW number. While the requirement is less strict for websites than for invoices, it's standard practice and expected by Dutch consumers.

Format: NL123456789B01

What happens if you don't comply

The Kamer van Koophandel can impose a fine for not displaying your registration number. In practice, enforcement is rare for small businesses, but the risk increases when:

• A customer files a complaint
• You're involved in a legal dispute
• A competitor reports you

Beyond fines, not displaying your KVK number can make your business look less trustworthy. Customers expect to see it.

E-commerce extra requirements

If you sell products or services online, additional rules apply:

• Your full name and address must be easily accessible (not hidden behind a contact form)
• Prices must clearly state whether they include BTW
• Delivery costs and estimated delivery times must be shown before checkout
• Your return policy (14-day withdrawal right) must be clearly stated

What if I'm a ZZP'er?

Self-employed professionals (ZZP'ers) are registered at KVK and have the same obligation. Your eenmanszaak KVK number must appear on your website.

Some ZZP'ers worry about displaying their home address. You can use a registered office address or a PO box as your business address at KVK to avoid publishing your home address online.

Quick fix

1. Find your KVK number at kvk.nl/zoeken
2. Add it to your website footer with your business name and city
3. Add your BTW number if you charge VAT
4. Make sure this information appears on every page

Total time: about 10 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a separate impressum page?

In the Netherlands, there's no strict requirement for a separate impressum page like in Germany. But it is good practice to have an "About" or "Contact" page with all your business details. At minimum, put your KVK number in the footer.

My web designer built my site. Why didn't they add my KVK number?

Most web designers focus on design and functionality. Legal requirements like KVK numbers are usually the responsibility of the business owner. Now you know, so you can add it or ask your designer to do it.

Is an 8-digit number always a KVK number?

KVK numbers are always 8 digits. If you see a number in that format near text like "KVK" or "Kamer van Koophandel" on a website, it's almost certainly a KVK number. You can verify any number at kvk.nl/zoeken.