News and changes
New implementing acts, guidelines and positions of supervisory authorities — and what they mean in practice.
How long does it take to get your UBO registration in order?
The processing time for a UBO registration varies significantly per business: from a few days to several weeks. This article shows where it gets stuck in practice and how you can avoid delays.
Read more →What does it cost to keep your evidence documents in order?
There is no fixed amount for maintaining evidence documents: the costs depend on how many questionnaires you receive, which documents you already have and who does the work.
Read more →Does GDPR apply to my company?
GDPR has no threshold for company size: as soon as you process personal data, the regulation comes into play. This article explains when that is the case and why the subject can also come up in your customer's questionnaire.
Read more →What do you need to know about the ten measures of NIS2?
NIS2 requires organizations to have ten types of security measures in order. This article explains what those measures entail and why your customer is asking about them.
Read more →What happens if my UBO registration is not in order?
An overview of what can happen if your UBO registration is missing, outdated, or if you cannot provide the data to a customer in time.
Read more →KYB abroad: is the check the same everywhere?
A KYB check by a foreign bank or insurer resembles the Dutch one, but the underlying rules and registers differ by country. This article explains where those differences lie.
Read more →Can I compile the VSME sustainability report myself?
The VSME standard was created for smaller companies, but compiling it yourself does require discipline in collecting figures. This article shows what you can do yourself and when assistance is advisable.
Read more →What is changing this year in your customer's cybersecurity questionnaire?
Cybersecurity questionnaires are becoming more detailed and reaching an increasing number of companies that are not themselves subject to NIS2. This article explains what is changing in concrete terms and for whom it matters.
Read more →The most common mistake when filling in a KYB checklist
In KYB checklists from banks and insurers, things often go wrong due to small discrepancies between your data and the Chamber of Commerce or UBO register. This article shows which errors occur most frequently and how to avoid them.
Read more →What documents do you need for a KYB questionnaire from your bank or insurer?
An overview of the documents that banks and insurers request during a KYB review, and why the supporting documents behind your UBO declaration often raise the most questions.
Read more →How long does it take to complete a sustainability questionnaire from your customer?
There is no fixed deadline for completing a sustainability questionnaire: the processing time depends on the number of questions, the state of your file and who internally needs to approve it.
Read more →What does it cost to comply with NIS2?
There is no fixed rate for NIS2 compliance. This article explains which factors determine the amount and where you have influence.
Read more →Does the VSME standard apply to my business?
VSME is a voluntary reporting standard for smaller businesses. This article explains when you encounter it, why a customer sends it to you and what voluntary means in this context.
Read more →What are scope 1 and scope 2, and what do they mean for your company?
Explanation of scope 1 and scope 2, the direct and indirect emissions from your own business operations, and why customers often ask about these separately in addition to scope 3.
Read more →What happens if your supporting documents have expired?
Certificates, declarations and policies that you have provided to a customer often have an expiry date. This article describes what happens when that date has passed and how you can handle it pragmatically.
Read more →NIS2 abroad: is the law the same in every EU country?
NIS2 is a European directive that each country transposes into national legislation in its own way. This explains why questionnaires and requirements from foreign customers or establishments are sometimes worded slightly differently.
Read more →Can I achieve ISO 27001 myself, or do I need a consulting firm?
ISO 27001 consists of a part that you can set up yourself and a part that is legally required to be assessed by an independent party. This article explains where that boundary lies.
Read more →What is changing this year in your bank or insurance company's KYB check?
Banks and insurance companies are asking increasingly often and in increasingly greater detail about the background of their business customers. This article explains what lies behind this and what it can mean for your company.
Read more →The most common mistake when filling in a sustainability questionnaire
An overview of the errors that most frequently occur when filling in a sustainability questionnaire from a customer, and how to recognize them before submitting.
Read more →What documents do you need for a cybersecurity questionnaire from your customer?
An overview of the supporting documents that frequently appear in a cybersecurity questionnaire, and why the date on those documents makes the difference.
Read more →How long does it take to complete a cybersecurity questionnaire from your customer?
No law specifies how quickly a cybersecurity questionnaire must be completed. In practice, the lead time is mainly held up by internal coordination and expired supporting documents.
Read more →What does it cost to have your UBO registration arranged?
An overview of the cost items involved in arranging a UBO registration: what you can do yourself, when you need a notary or advisor, and which factors determine the amount.
Read more →Does the CSRD apply to my company?
The CSRD is the European sustainability reporting directive for large enterprises, but many SMEs still have to deal with it through their customers. This article explains when the directive applies directly and when you only supply data.
Read more →What is scope 3 and what does this mean for your company?
Explanation of scope 1, 2 and 3 in sustainability questionnaires, with emphasis on scope 3: why this section usually raises the most questions and what that means for a supplier.
Read more →What happens if you don't fill in your customer's questionnaire?
A supplier who fails to complete or completes late the questionnaire from their customer is not subject to a fine from a regulator, but does face risks in the business relationship itself. This article outlines the possible consequences in a straightforward manner.
Read more →Is the UBO register regulated differently abroad?
The UBO register exists in every EU country, but who is allowed to access it, which thresholds apply and how you submit information varies by country. This article explains what remains the same and what does not.
Read more →Can I arrange the UBO registration myself?
An explanation of what a UBO registration entails, when you can do this yourself via the Trade Register and when a notary or advisor is needed.
Read more →What is changing this year in your customer's sustainability questionnaire?
European rules behind sustainability questionnaires are being revised. What that means for you as a supplier, and what remains uncertain.
Read more →The most common mistake when filling in a cyber security questionnaire
Many entrepreneurs fill in cyber security questionnaires based on what they think they do, not on what they can prove. This leads to rejections and follow-up questions — this article shows where things go wrong and how you can avoid it.
Read more →What documents do I need for a VSME sustainability questionnaire?
An overview of the documents usually needed to complete a VSME questionnaire from a customer, and why the energy and emissions data in it requires the most preparation work.
Read more →How long does a KYB check take at your bank or insurer?
A KYB check has no fixed statutory deadline: the processing time depends on your file and how quickly you provide any missing documents. This article shows which steps count and where the process gets stuck in practice.
Read more →What does an ISO 27001 certificate cost your company?
An explanation of where the costs of an ISO 27001 trajectory come from and which factors determine whether the amount is high or low.
Read more →Does NIS2 apply to my business?
NIS2 is a European directive on cybersecurity that does not directly apply to every business, but can reach you through customers in the supply chain nonetheless. This article explains where the boundary lies and how you can verify this for your own situation.
Read more →What is KYB and why does my customer ask this of me?
KYB stands for Know Your Business: the check that customers, banks and insurers carry out to know who is behind a supplier. This article explains what is checked and which documents you need for it.
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