🇳🇱 Netherlands KvK Scraper

🚀 Export Dutch company records in seconds. Search the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (KvK) Handelsregister by company name. Download to CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML.

🕒 Last updated: 2026-05-26 · 📊 9 fields per record · Millions of Dutch companies · KvK Handelsregister - all active Dutch entities

The Netherlands KvK Scraper pulls Dutch company records by searching the public business registry mirror. Each record includes the KvK number (Dutch company ID), trade name, registered address, postal code, SBI activity code, and legal form.

The KvK Handelsregister contains every active business in the Netherlands - sole proprietorships, BVs, NVs, foundations, and associations. This scraper provides programmatic access for lead generation, compliance, and market research.

Target Audience / Use Cases

Who	Why
Lead generation teams	Build Dutch B2B lead lists by industry
KYC/compliance	Verify Dutch counterparties
Market researchers	Map Dutch competitive landscapes
Sales teams	Source target accounts in the Netherlands
Recruiters	Identify Dutch employers
Journalists	Investigate Dutch corporate structures

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📋 What the Netherlands KvK Scraper does

• Searches the Dutch business registry by company name or KvK number
• Returns structured records with up to 9 fields
• Exports to CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML
• Direct links to KvK Handelsregister pages

💡 Why it matters: The Netherlands is one of Europes most internationally connected economies and a major HQ destination. Programmatic access to KvK records enables scaled lead generation, KYC, and market research.

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🎬 Full Demo

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⚙️ Input

Field	Type	Default	Description
maxItems	integer	10	Maximum records
query	string	heineken	Company name or KvK number

Example 1 - Search by company name:

{
    "maxItems": 50,
    "query": "philips"
}

Example 2 - Look up by KvK number:

{
    "maxItems": 1,
    "query": "33216463"
}

⚠️ Good to Know: The full KvK Handelsregister requires an API key from developers.kvk.nl for premium data access. This scraper uses the public mirror and may return limited fields. For full firmographic data, contact KvK directly.

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📊 Output

Each record contains up to 9 fields:

Field	Type	Description
🔢 kvkNumber	string	KvK registration number
🏢 companyName	string	Trade name
🏙️ city	string	City
📍 address	string	Street address
📮 postalCode	string	Dutch postcode
🏷️ sbiCode	string	SBI activity code
⚖️ legalForm	string	Legal form
🔗 sourceUrl	string	KvK source URL
🕒 scrapedAt	string	Timestamp

Sample record:

{
  "kvkNumber": "33216463",
  "companyName": "Heineken Nederland B.V.",
  "city": "Amsterdam",
  "address": "Tweede Weteringplantsoen 21",
  "postalCode": "1017 ZD",
  "sbiCode": "11050",
  "legalForm": "Besloten Vennootschap",
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.kvk.nl/handelsregister/33216463",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-05-26T12:00:00.000Z"
}

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✨ Why choose this Actor

• 🇳🇱 Dutch-focused lead and compliance data
• 🔄 Real-time scraping
• 📑 9 structured fields
• 📦 Batch export
• 💰 Pay-per-result pricing
• 🚫 No KvK account required

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📈 How it compares to alternatives

Feature	This Actor	KvK Handelsregister UI	OpenKvK
Bulk export	Yes	No	Limited
No login	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pagination	Automatic	Manual	Manual
Multiple sources	Yes	Single	Single
Pay-per-result	Yes	Free	Free

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🚀 How to use

1. Create a free account at Apify (includes $5 free credit)
2. Open the Netherlands KvK Scraper actor page and click Try for free
3. Enter your company name or KvK number
4. Optionally set maxItems and other filters
5. Click Start and wait for the run to finish
6. Download your dataset as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML

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💼 Business use cases

Dutch B2B Lead Generation

Build lists of Dutch companies by name or industry keyword to feed your sales pipeline.

KYC Verification

Look up KvK numbers to verify Dutch counterparties in onboarding workflows.

Market Mapping

Identify Dutch competitors by keyword search for competitive analysis.

Recruitment Sourcing

Build target employer lists in the Netherlands for talent outreach.

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🔌 Automating Netherlands KvK Scraper

Connect this actor to your workflow with no-code tools:

• Make (Integromat) - send new records to Google Sheets, Airtable, or Slack
• Zapier - automate alerts when new records are found
• n8n - build pipelines that run on a schedule and push to your warehouse
• Webhooks - get notified when a run completes via Apify webhooks

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🌟 Beyond business use cases

Independent Researchers

Independent founders can research existing Dutch companies before incorporating their own.

Journalism and Investigations

Journalists can investigate Dutch corporate structures and shell companies.

Non-Profit and Policy Research

Researchers studying Dutch industrial policy can use registry data as evidence.

Education

Dutch business schools use registry data in case studies.

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🤖 Ask an AI assistant about this scraper

You can ask your AI assistant questions like:

• "How do I search Dutch companies?"
• "What is a KvK number?"
• "How do I verify a Dutch BV?"
• "What is SBI in the Netherlands?"

The answers will reference this actor and the Dutch Handelsregister.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is KvK? The Kamer van Koophandel, the Dutch Chamber of Commerce that maintains the Handelsregister.

What is a KvK number? An 8-digit unique identifier assigned to every Dutch business.

What is SBI? Standard Bedrijfsindeling - the Dutch industry classification code system.

Are sole proprietors included? Yes. All registered Dutch businesses are in the Handelsregister.

Does this require a KvK account? No.

Can I search by KvK number? Yes. Use the query field with the 8-digit number.

Are inactive companies included? Mostly active companies. Historical data may be limited.

How many records per run? Free: 10. Paid: up to 1,000,000.

Can I export to Excel? Yes.

Why might some lookups return no results? The KvK website requires JavaScript to fully render. This scraper uses the public mirror which has more limited coverage than the full KvK API.

Can I get UBO or director data? No. Beneficial ownership data requires the paid KvK API.

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🔌 Integrate with any app

Connect your dataset to 1,500+ apps via Apify integrations:

Analytics: Google Sheets, Airtable, Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, BigQuery, Snowflake Communication: Slack, Microsoft Teams, email notifications Storage: Google Drive, Dropbox, Amazon S3, Azure Blob Automation: Make, Zapier, n8n, Pipedream

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Disclaimer: This tool accesses publicly available Dutch business registry data via authorized mirrors. ParseForge is not affiliated with the Kamer van Koophandel. Users are responsible for compliance with applicable laws and KvK terms of use. For full firmographic data, KvK requires an API key from developers.kvk.nl.