Brands - How do I create a brands account?

As a brand, you can create a business account for free. With it, you find creators, chat with them and place orders through the platform.

How do you create an account?

1. Go to ugc.nl/registreren/bedrijf.
2. Fill in your business details, such as your business name, address and country.
3. Fill in your company registration number (for Dutch companies: your KvK number). Don't have it to hand? Then you can skip this step.
4. Choose the niches that suit your brand and complete your registration.

Once your registration is complete, you can start using the platform for free straight away.

How does the KvK check work?

Do you have a Dutch company? Then type your business name and select your company from the list. We automatically look up your company in the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK) register and fill in your business name, KvK number and address for you. That way you know your details are correct.

You can do this when you sign up and later under Settings › Finance, in Business details.

Good to know: is your company based outside the Netherlands? Then enter your details as they are registered with your trade register. The field adapts to your country, for example Commercial register number (HRA/HRB) for Germany or KBO number for Belgium.

How does the VAT check work?

You enter your VAT number under Settings › Finance, in Business details. Is your company based in the EU? Then we automatically check the number via VIES, the VAT system of the European Commission.

• The number must start with the country code of the country where your company is based, for example NL123456789B01.
• You see straight away whether the number is correct: Valid VAT number or Invalid VAT number.
• You cannot save an invalid VAT number.

As long as you haven't entered a VAT number, you'll see the message You haven't added any VAT information yet on your dashboard. You can also check and adjust your billing details when you pay for an order. Read more in How do I change my billing information?

Please note: for companies outside the EU, such as in the United Kingdom, this automatic VIES check does not take place.

What do you need?

• Your business name and your company's address.
• Your name, email address and a password.
• Optional: your company registration number and VAT number. You can also add these later.

Your details are only used for verification and administration.

Have you been invited by a colleague?

Does your company already work with UGC.NL? Then your colleague can invite you as a team member. You don't need to create your own business account. Read more in How do I add team members?

What do you do after signing up?

After signing up, you can view creators and get in touch with them straight away. Read how to find the best match in How do I find the right creator?

Can you have more than one account?

Yes. For example, you can have a brand account next to a creator account, or a separate account per brand. Use a different email address for each account.

Want to know more?

• How does UGC.NL work for brands?
• How do I set up a payment method?