Bibob

The full name of the Bibob Act is "The Promotion of Integrity Assessments by Public Administration Act. Based on this law, the municipality investigates whether the applicant for certain permits or subsidies is trustworthy. If there is a danger that this permit will be used to commit criminal offenses, or it is suspected that criminal offenses have been committed, the municipality will not issue the permit or can revoke an existing permit.

What do you need to know?

In a Bibob investigation, the municipality looks at:

  • Financing the business.
  • The background of the permit applicant.

For the investigation, the municipality primarily uses public sources. If in doubt, the municipality can ask the National Bibob Bureau (LBB) for advice.

In what cases?

For the items listed below, you must complete the Bibob Questionnaire. Without this form, we will not process your application for a permit or grant. Do you already have a permit and refuse to provide additional information? Then the municipality may revoke your permit.

Alcohol License

A license for a catering establishment under Section 3 of the Alcohol Act. See also: alcohol license.

Operating license

A permit for a catering establishment pursuant to article 2:15a of the APV. See also: Horeca Establishment Operating Permit.

Sex business license

A license for a sex business and/or escort business under article 3:4 of the APV. See also: Starting a sex business.

Martial arts gala

An event permit for a martial arts gala under Article 2:13 of the APV. See also: organizing an event.

Environmental Permit

An environmental permit for a construction activity in the following cases:

  • When construction costs exceed €500,000.
  • Car dealership, garages, leasing companies, tire business and scrap metal trade.
  • Auto Dismantling Company.
  • Call store, internet cafe or game center.
  • Coffee shop.
  • Erotic massage parlor.
  • Catering establishment within the meaning of article 2:15 APV.
  • Hair salon.
  • Sex establishment within the meaning of article 3:4 APV.
  • Smart, head or grow shop.
  • Amusement arcade within the meaning of Article 2:25 APV.
  • Wellness company.
  • Housing for migrant workers.
  • Tanning studio.

Rejection of application

Does the investigation reveal that the applicant is suspected of criminal activity or financing with money obtained from crime? Then the permit will be refused or revoked. The municipality may also impose additional conditions for granting a permit.

What to do?

First look under "What you need to know" in which cases you need to fill out a Bibob form.

Fill out the appropriate Bibob form:

Bibob, questionnaire

Building Bibob, questionnaire

With the form, please send along:

Notice! You can only submit these documents in the following file formats: Word, Excel or Pdf. This means, that a photo of a document is not sufficient.

  • copy of proof of identity (passport or identity card)
  • copy of residence permit (if applicable)
  • register of shareholders at a limited liability company.
  • partnership deed in case of a vof or CV (if any)

+ in the event of a new license or acquisition 

  • opening balance sheet, investment and financing budget
  • register of shareholders at a limited liability company.
  • partnership deed in case of a vof or CV (if any)
  • building purchase agreement or building lease agreement and possible substitution
  • original landlord agreement regarding subletting (if applicable)
  • proof of ownership of inventory fixtures or rental/lease agreement inventory
  • inventory
  • purchase agreement business on acquisition
  • proof of payment for the acquisition
  • proof of registration with the tax authorities with regard to payroll and/or sales tax and VAT number
  • if applicable: bankruptcy settlement documents
  • business plan

+ when renewing a permit 

  • financial statements for the last 3 fiscal years
  • profit and loss accounts with notes for the last 3 fiscal years
  • balance sheets with notes for the last 3 fiscal years

+ for criminal offenses (if applicable)

Decisions of the facts of the past 5 years:

  • if you are convicted
  • If you have entered into a settlement with the prosecution
  • If you have been identified as a suspect
  • If you have received an administrative or tax fine

+ Upon denial of a permit (if applicable)

Decisions of the facts of the past 5 years:

  • If a license for your business has been denied or revoked
  • If your business has been closed by order of the mayor

+ Data on financing 

  • opening balance sheet, investment and financing budget (for a new company)
  • income data for the last 3 three years (annual documents for business owners and annual statements in other cases)
  • last paycheck or benefit statement (if applicable)
  • supporting documents showing the amount and source of equity (account statements, etc.)
  • A copy of the financial agreement per funder/financing
  • per debt situation a debt agreement
  • Evidence showing the (amount of the) debt (bills, assessments, etc.)
How long will it take?

The Bibob investigation takes place within the standard period applicable to a permit application (this differs for each permit). If the municipality decides to request a recommendation from the Landelijk Bureau Bibob (LBB), the decision period is extended by 8 to a maximum of 12 weeks.

Objecting

Do you disagree with the decision? Then you can object within 6 weeks.

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