Handelsregisterwet 2007 (Trade Register Act 2007)

Act 2007

Plain-English summary

Act of 22 March 2007 setting up the basic register of enterprises and legal entities. Art. 15a requires the ultimate beneficial owners of registered companies and legal entities to be registered, art. 19 requires the data to be correct and complete at all times, and art. 22a restricts access to UBO data. Consolidated text valid from 16 July 2025.

Who it applies to

All industries

Topics

AML / CFT / Sanctions Corporate Governance Tax Transparency (FATCA/CRS/BEPS)

Official source

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