CBS-DNB Finances of Enterprises and Balance of Payments

To get a clear picture of the Dutch economy, insight into the financial situation of the business sector is necessary. To gain this insight, Statistics Netherlands (CBS), in cooperation with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), conducts the survey CBS-DNB Finances of Enterprises and Balance of Payments. Data from the approximately 400 largest companies in the non-financial sector are indispensable here.

These figures are an important source for the quarterly sector accounts, a limited set of national accounts on a quarterly basis, and the balance of payments of DNB. Quarterly figures of national economies are indispensable for the European Commission and the European Central Bank, in order to perform their tasks properly.

Filling in the survey

Did you receive a letter or email asking you to provide data for this survey? Log in with the username (gebruikernaam) and password (wachtwoord) stated in the letter or email to enter the secure link https://antwoord.cbs.nl and fill in the survey.

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More information

We have developed instructions  in which we explain the structure of the questionnaire and how to fill in the questionnaire manually or by reading in the data. An overview of the information requested in the questionnaire can be found in this sample template.
Do you prefer instruction videos? We made two videos, on the structure of the questionnaire:

and on how to import data:

There is also an extensive list of definitions that are used in the questionnaire available. Here you wil find an explanation about the use of codes.

Would you like to know more about the cooperation between CBS and DNB? Please take a look at the CBS website.

Privacy

The statistical overviews by Statistics Netherlands are compiled in such a way that no data can be traced back to individuals, companies or institutions. The data you submit will only be used to compile statistics.

Find out more about how Statistics Netherlands handles data by visiting these webpages:

• How Statistics Netherlands ensures secure data exchange (only in Dutch)
• Privacy

Obligatory data delivery

As required by the Statistics Netherlands’ law, Statistics Netherland uses as much data as possible from other institutions' files. We examine the usability, timeliness and completeness of the data. If the files do not contain the required data or do not contain it in time, we may request the data from businesses. Under the Law, you are obliged to deliver the requested data on time, completely and free of charge. Failure to do so may cost you money via a fine or an administrative penalty. More information on the obligation and enforcement can be found at www.cbs.nl/enforcement.

More information and contact

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