What are the rules for a Dutch B.V. name?
Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 17:46 (UTC+08:00)
The name must not be confusingly similar to an existing trade name and must not mislead, for example by using a personal name that is not yours. Only the statutory name may carry B.V.; extra trade names cannot include the legal form. The KVK Name Checker searches both the Business Register and the Benelux trademark register.
Source: Choosing a business name: all you need to know, KVK (Netherlands Chamber of Commerce)