I don't dislike that they at least want to see you in real life once tbh. I love ease of registration like anyone else, but with tax avoidance and all that, idk. Feels right to me to have at least seen yourself once.
replyBut is it really you?
replyWell, they ask for proof such as a valid passport or id card.
replythat's an interesting question
replyhow much would it cost to pay someone "1 hour away by train" to go into that office for you?
Sometimes criminals do put pressure on people to register companies in their name and show up to these meetings. Whether that's addicts, people with mental disabilities, or young people looking for a quick buck, the fraud mechanism is the same.
replyHowever, that does put the company in their name. On paper, they have full control over it. That's a risk to the criminals trying to use the company as a financial asset for laundering money.
With a fake ID? That becomes pretty expensive
replyUnsure how long ago this was, but I recently registered with KvK and didn't have to show up at all, just pay 80-ish euros.
replyThe face to face meeting is not a thing any more. There are some exceptions but they can often be done online if at all.
replyI've done it in 2018 and just needed to go to a notary to wet sign something (not KvK)
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