Business Verification & Compliance
SpotShelf works exclusively with verified and legitimate business owners who are properly registered and compliant with Dutch laws and regulations.
KvK
Chamber of Commerce verification
Arbowet
Safety laws checked
RI&E
Risk assessment required
BHV
Emergency response
Why verification
Only legitimate businesses
The platform works exclusively with registered businesses. To ensure reliability, safety and transparency, all business owners must complete a verification process before gaining access to the platform.
Registered business
All participating businesses must be registered with the Chamber of Commerce (KvK) and have an active business status.
Safe working environment
Businesses must comply with relevant Dutch safety and working conditions regulations to participate.
Transparency & trust
Verified businesses receive a verification badge that is visible to tenants and platform visitors.
KvK Verification
Chamber of Commerce verification
All business owners must verify their KvK registration. SpotShelf checks via the official KvK registry whether the business actively exists.
KvK registration (trade register number)
Active business status
Registered business address
Business name and owner information
Businesses that cannot verify their KvK number cannot receive approval. Our administrators offer a manual verification option for specific cases.
Dutch regulations
Compliance with safety laws
Businesses participating on the platform must comply with applicable Dutch laws and regulations regarding safety and working conditions.
Working Conditions Act (Arbowet)
Employers in the Netherlands are required to provide a safe working environment and organise appropriate emergency response measures.
- Risk Inventory & Evaluation (RI&E)
- Company Emergency Response (BHV)
- Emergency procedures and evacuation plans
Fire safety
Business locations must comply with building and fire safety regulations under the Dutch Building Decree.
- Fire safety measures in place
- Emergency exits clear and well-marked
- Safe use of the building
Local permits
Depending on the type of business, additional municipal permits may be required.
- Hospitality licence (for food & beverage)
- Operating permit
- Sports facility permit
Our verification process
How we verify businesses
SpotShelf follows a structured verification process to confirm that participating businesses are legitimate and compliant.
Check KvK registration
We verify the KvK number via the official trade register and check business status, name and address.
Confirm business address
The registered business address is compared against the KvK registration to ensure consistency.
Compliance declaration
The business owner confirms in writing that the business complies with applicable Dutch safety laws and regulations.
Assign verification status
After successful verification, the business receives a verified status and badge visible on the platform.
Verification status
Verified Business badge
Businesses that successfully complete verification receive a visible badge on their public profile. This gives tenants and visitors confidence that they are dealing with a legitimate business.
✔ Geverifieerd Bedrijf
All verification checks passed. Business is actively registered and has declared compliance.
⚠ Gedeeltelijk geverifieerd
KvK registration verified, additional information or documentation is still missing.
⏳ In behandeling
Application received and currently being reviewed by our verification team.
What does this badge mean?
“This business has been verified based on its Chamber of Commerce registration and basic compliance checks.”
Legal responsibility
SpotShelf performs basic verification of business registrations and declarations provided by business owners. The ultimate responsibility for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations remains with the business owner. SpotShelf accepts no liability for non-compliance by participating businesses.
Report fraud
Have you encountered a business that doesn't seem legitimate or displays suspicious behaviour? Report it to us. Users can report:
- The business does not exist or is not registered
- Misleading or fraudulent activity
- Illegal business operations
Ready to get verified?
Register as a store owner and complete our verification process to receive the Verified Business badge.