dissolve an empty BV

Dissolve empty BV?

An empty BV is usually a BV that has never been used or nothing is done with it anymore. A BV is empty if there are no assets or liabilities. If there are profits or debts, the BV is not empty. It is best to dissolve an empty BV! We will explain the advantages and guide you through the liquidation process from A to Z.

dissolve an empty BV

An empty BV takes time, as you are required to prepare and file annual accounts. If you are not doing anything with a BV or plan to do nothing with it, you can decide to dissolve the empty BV. However, it is important to check whether the BV is really empty before you proceed to dissolve it.

Turboliquidating an empty BV – What should you take into account?

If there is no turnover and if there are no debts, you can immediately wind up and dissolve an empty BV. This is a turboliquidation. However, it is important that the BV is truly empty, that there are no more liabilities. This is because a turboliquidation can be reversed by any creditor.

Assets

If it turns out that the BV still has assets such as inventory or machinery, these must first be sold before you can proceed to wind up the BV.

assets

You should also check whether there are any outstanding debts. For example, a debt to the tax authorities. These should first be paid or waived before you can wind up and dissolve the BV.

Employees

Do you have employees? Then you cannot dissolve the BV until the employment contracts have been terminated or a settlement has been reached with the employees.

Are there any certificates

In case there are certificates issued to which meeting rights are attached, you cannot simply dissolve the BV.

Pledge

If you want to wind up a BV, it is necessary that the pledge on shares is lifted or terminated.

Utilisation

You cannot simply dissolve a BV if there is usufruct on the shares. You will then need permission from the usufructuary first.

What else should I take into account?
If you want to dissolve an empty BV, also check whether there are ongoing contracts for gas and internet. If there is also a pension BV or a standing right BV, special rules apply to these.

Out-source liquidation

Liquidating a empty BV does not have to take long. Opheffen-bv.nl is happy to help you dissolve and wind up. Contact us directly!