Billing and subscription

Question 1

Is there a limit to the number of queries?

Answer

Yes, the limit is 300,000 queries per month at a rate of up to 100 per second.

Question 2

What do I pay for the KVK APIs?

Answer

You pay a monthly fee of € 5.65 per API key for the connection. If you use the KVK Handelsregister Basisprofiel or Vestigingsprofiel, you pay € 0.018 per query. KVK Handelsregister Zoeken is free. Want to know more about rates? Then check the product pages on the Developer Portal.

Question 3

Can an API key be used for multiple applications?

Answer

Yes, when it comes to your own applications, no when it comes to the applications from the Developer Portal.

Question 4

Why can't I log in with my Chamber of Commerce access code (WW profile)?

Answer

With the WW code you can only log in to www.kvk.nl. On the Developer Portal you log in with your chosen username and password.

Question 5

How can I request an (extra) API key?

Answer

Go to the Developer Portal, fill in all the details and request an API key/connection. Do you want to request an extra API key? Then follow the same steps. You will receive a new contract because it is currently not possible to request multiple API keys under the same contract.

Question 6

How do I cancel my API subscription?

Answer

You can cancel an API subscription in writing. Send a letter to your Chamber of Commerce regional office or an email to: account@kvk.nl. Keep in mind that a letter will take longer to arrive and that this can result in an (extra) month transition and subscription costs.

Question 7

What is the notice period for a KVK API subscription?

Answer

The agreement continues until the last day of the following calendar month and ends thereafter. For example: if you cancel on November 2, the agreement will continue until December 31.

Question 8

I want to convert the API subscription to a different Chamber of Commerce number. How do I do this?

Answer

At the moment it is not possible to transfer an API subscription to another Chamber of Commerce number. You can cancel the old connection and then request a new one.

Question 9

I want to switch the API subscription to another contact. How do I do this?

Answer

Please contact the Internal Sales department. Send an email to: account@kvk.nl or call: 088 585 34 34.

Question 10

How do I know whether my organization purchases a KVK API subscription?

Answer

Please contact the Internal Sales department. Send an email to: account@kvk.nl or call: 088 585 34 34.

Question 11

If a government organization wants to use a KVK API, does querying data fall under government input funding?

Answer

Yes, that's right.

Question 12

How is the invoice structured (number of queries versus amount on the invoice)?

Answer

View the sample invoice (Dutch only).

Question 13

How do you handle my (payment) details?

Answer

Your payment details will only be used for payments for use of the KVK API. Your data will not be shared with third parties and will not be used for other KVK payment processes.

Question 14

Are the prices inclusive or exclusive of VAT?

Answer

KVK APIs are exempt from VAT. You will receive an invoice without VAT.

Question 15

How does the payment work?

Answer

The Chamber of Commerce (KVK) uses direct debit as payment method for the KVK API or sends an invoice with a payment term.

Question 16

Where can I find the agreement?

Answer

A sample agreement, the service guarantee, and terms of use can be found at the terms of use.

Billing and subscription

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