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    How to apply for eHerkenning

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    You apply for eHerkenning directly at 1 of the 6 authorised suppliers. Some companies or organisations apply for eHerkenning via a separate procedure.

    Most recently updated on: 1 October 2024

    Applying for eHerkenning at an authorised supplier

    You apply for eHerkenning on the eHerkenning website. On this website, you select a supplier from the list. You will find the price of the special Belastingdienst EH3 login if you navigate to a supplier's website.

    Applying for eHerkenning without KVK number

    If you do not have to register or you cannot register with the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (KVK), you can apply for eHerkenning without KVK number. You can only log in to the Netherlands Tax Administration with this. You can apply for eHerkenning at one of the authorised suppliers. You will find the eHerkenning suppliers on the eHerkenning website.

    When applying for eHerkenning without KVK number, you will need your tax number. More information about your tax number can be found at This is how eHerkenning works, under 'What do you need to apply for eHerkenning?'.

    Please note!

    You will not receive your eHerkenning login immediately after your application. Please note that the supplier needs to check your eHerkenning request. This takes time. So apply for eHerkenning as soon as possible and do not wait until the moment you have to file a tax return.

    Applying for eHerkenning via a separate procedure

    Some companies and organisations apply for eHerkenning through a separate procedure.

    Find out what applies to you:

    • Discontinued companies

      You can apply for eHerkenning for a discontinued company through a separate procedure. To do so, please contact one of the eHerkenning suppliers by telephone or email.

    • Fiscal unities for VAT purposes

      eHerkenning is also available for fiscal unities for VAT purposes. With eHerkenning without KVK number you can only log in to the Netherlands Tax Administration. Depending on which supplier you choose, you purchase a new login for your fiscal unity, or you add your fiscal unity as an additional organisation.

      Logging in via one of the companies in the fiscal unity

      If one of the businesses within the fiscal unity already has eHerkenning, they can log in to Mijn Belastingdienst Zakelijk on behalf of the fiscal unity for VAT purposes. How to do this, is explained at Mijn Belastingdienst Zakelijk login and auhorisation, under 'You have a fiscal unity for VAT purposes'. Please note that this is a temporary way of logging in. At a later date you will need to purchase eHerkenning for your fiscal unity for VAT purposes. As soon as we know more, we will publish it on this page.

    • Fiscal unities for corporate income tax purposes

      You can apply for eHerkenning for the parent company of the fiscal unity for corporate income tax purposes.

    • Religious organisations

      You can apply for eHerkenning for a religious organisation through a separate procedure. To do so, please contact one of the eHerkenning suppliers by telephone or email. This procedure has been coordinated with the Centraal Interkerkelijk Overleg (CIO).