When you open an account, we’re required by banking regulations to verify your income. These documents help us confirm your financial situation and keep your account secure.
This article explains which income documents issued in Netherlands you can provide, depending on whether the account holder is:
- A legal entity (company or organization)
- An individual (natural person)
Company income
Company income is money earned by a legal entity. This can include a limited company, association, or other registered organization.
These are the types of accepted documents you can provide as proof of company income.
| Document | Description | Issue date |
|---|---|---|
| Gedeponeerde Jaarrekening | Filed annual accounts | Within the last 3 closed fiscal years |
| Aangifte Vennootschapsbelasting | Corporate income tax (VPB) | Within the last 3 closed fiscal years |
| BTW-aangifte | VAT returns | The last 4–8 consecutive returns |
| Bankafschriften | Company bank statements showing consistent income flow | For the last 6–12 months |
| Uittreksel Handelsregister | Excerpt from the Commercial Register | The most recent extract |
Individual income
Individual income is the money you earn from your personal activities. This can include salaried employment, self-employment, pensions, and investments.
These are the types of accepted documents you can provide as proof of individual income.
| Document | Description | Issue date |
|---|---|---|
| Aanslag Inkomstenbelasting | Income tax assessment | Within the last 3 tax years |
| Jaarrekening | Annual financial statements (for self-employed individuals) | Within the last 3 closed fiscal years |
| BTW-aangifte | VAT returns (for self-employed individuals) | For the last 4 consecutive returns |
| Zakelijke Bankafschriften | Business bank statements showing consistent income flow and transactions | For the last 6–12 months |
Tips for preparing your documents
You can help speed up the review process by making sure your documents meet these criteria:
- Provide official documents.
- Meet the issue date requirements.
- Make sure the documents clearly show your name, address (if applicable), dates, and the amounts or sources of income.
- Include signatures or stamps if they are part of the official document.
- Make sure documents are well-lit and fully visible, with no shadows, reflections, or cropped edges.
- Include all pages if a document has multiple pages.
- Provide documents in PDF format (JPEG or PNG are also accepted).
Tip
Upload your documents together in a single file when possible. This helps us review them faster.
If you have any questions, submit a request to Swan Support.