FAQ

You can choose multiple sectors (max 5) in combination with 1 area. Ór multiple areas (max .5) in combination with 1 branch.

1. By keyword. If you fill in a sector in the search window (for example: 'retail'), you will get a list of all the SBI codes containing the word 'retail'.
2. By clicking on the list. Here you will find an overview of standard business classification codes (SBI, business activities). The complete list can also be found at the top of this page.

You can choose between 5 geographical levels (in Dutch):

• Place of residence (village or city)
• Municipality (can consist of several places of residence)
• Region (40 COROP-regions; smaller regions within the provinces)
• Province
• The Netherlands

The figures are updated quarterly:

• Around 15 January (reference date 1 January)
• Around 15 April (reference date 1 April)
• Around 15 July (reference date 1 July)
• Around 15 October (reference date 1 October)
• The data comes from the KVK Business Register.

The count is based on the main activity. Secondary activities are not included in the count. For example: a baker whose main activity is 'making bread' is not included in the count if you search for 'bread shop' (secondary activity).

• Economically active companies. These are for-profit companies, where labour is performed (at least one active person), and which do not belong to the business management sector (in particular financial holding companies and investment institutions). Non-profit associations and foundations are also not included.
• Headquarters and branch offices.

The KVK Company Counter only contains statistics, not data from individual companies. For an address database, you can contact the Service Centre by telephone (088 585 15 85). They will be happy to inform you about the options and costs. Please note that the count results in the KVK Company Counter can deviate from the address file.

The KVK Company Counter does not have a storage function. We advise you to make a print screen of the result.

Yes, with the source reference: KVK Company Counter.

We would like to hear what you think of the KVK Company Counter. You can send us suggestions via the feedback button on the right of the page.

www.kvk.nl/locatiescan/, in Dutch) you explore the commercial potential of your future location. Who is the competition there and how is the population composed. The scan is available for sectors that focus on consumers. For example a shop, a lunchroom or a nail salon. The information in KVK Location Scan is more comprehensive but not available for all industry sectors, as is the case with the KVK Business Counter. The reference date of the source files of KVK Company Counter and KVK Location scan are not the same. This may cause minor differences. This tool is currently only available in Dutch.

KVK Regional data (www.kvk.nl/regiodata, in Dutch) is an online benchmark tool. It allows you to compare the economy in your area with other areas. How many businesses are there? Which sectors are well or less well represented, how is the labour market doing? Are there many or few self-employed professionals (zzp’ers)? How many starters are there and how many businesses ended? So, the information is broader than a counting result. The reference date of the source files of KVK Business Counter and KVK Regiodata are not the same. This may cause minor differences. This tool is currently only available in Dutch.

Call the KVK Advice Team on 088 585 22 22.