{"id":44440,"date":"2025-08-27T01:59:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T01:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/eu\/?post_type=docs&p=44440"},"modified":"2025-12-11T09:40:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T09:40:13","slug":"required-documents-for-opening-account-netherlands","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/eu\/help-center\/onboarding\/required-documents-for-opening-account-netherlands\/","title":{"rendered":"Required Documents for Opening a World Account – Nederland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to our document guide! Here you’ll find all the documents needed for your WorldFirst journey, including helpful explanations and samples tailored to your country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before starting onboarding, please have the following documents ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1.<\/strong> Certificate of Incorporation <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.<\/strong> Articles of Association<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.<\/strong> Personal ID Documents <\/strong>(please provide one of the following)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. National ID card<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Driving License<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    4.<\/strong> Proof of Address <\/strong>(please provide one of the following)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Bank statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Utility bill<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Council letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Tenancy agreement<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      5.<\/strong> Proof of Trading <\/strong>(submit only if requested during review)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Bank statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Warehouse rental agreement<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

        Note: To help us process your application smoothly, please make sure all documents are up-to-date, clearly legible, and match the information you will <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Certificate of Incorporation<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        We need to verify your company’s details with a Certificate of Incorporation. In Netherlands, Certificate of Incorporation refers to “Uittreksel Handelsregister<\/strong>” which serves as proof that your company is officially registered in Netherlands. It is issued by Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel or KvK). <\/strong>The document includes key information about the company’s legal structure, ownership, and operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Please refer to the samples below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Sample 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Sample 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        2. Articles of Association<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        The Articles of Association refer to “Oprichtingsakte\/Akte van oprichting” <\/strong>in Netherlands. They usually include your company’s name and registered office, scope of business, share capital details, and provisions for share issuance and transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Please refer to the sample below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        3. Personal ID Documents<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        As the applicant (serving as a director or business owner), please prepare your original ID document for identity verification. We can accept one of the following documents, provided it is valid and unexpired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n