Statistics of Finances of Enterprises
What does the non-financial sector in the Netherlands look like? To answer this and other questions, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) collects data on the financial situation of companies. Your data are indispensable for this. The government and international organisations use these data to determine their policies.
The annual results of these statistics are based on two sources:
- For enterprises in the non-financial sector in the Netherlands with a balance sheet total of 100 million euro or more, results are based on an annual survey.
- For enterprises in the non-financial sector in the Netherlands with a balance sheet total of less than 100 million euro, Statistics Netherlands uses the corporation tax database of the Ministry of Finance.
Filling in the survey
If you have received a letter or e-mail from CBS, you can fill in the data via a secure internet connection and send it to us. Go to https://antwoord.cbs.nl and use the login details you received to explore the new questionnaire. This will enable you to see which data you will be asked to fill in. You can also submit test reports to CBS.
If you no longer have the login details, please request Request new codes.
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:
[video: https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/video/d073974d76c048cfb66260f27eb34790]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.
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.
Results
The results of this survey can be found on StatLine (only available in Dutch) and on the theme page Enterprises (only available in Dutch).
More information and Contactcontact
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