Buying shares in a BV: Tips and Fall issues

Questioner

My colleague has set up a new BV. I will be the sole employee for the time being. Activities will probably start in early 2017. He has 100% of the shares for €100. I want to propose to him to sell a number of shares to me. How does that work and what are the pitfalls?

Lawyer

For this purpose, a purchase contract must be drawn up in which, among other things, the number of shares and the agreed price are included. The shares must then be delivered by notarial deed, and the notary will then update the shareholders' register. There are no real pitfalls when buying shares. However, it is wise to record in a shareholders' agreement how the shareholders will act in the future when making decisions. Especially if you become a minor shareholder and are also an employee, it is important for you to have a sound shareholders' agreement.