Warning: scammers may call, email or message you on behalf of DNB. We are also aware of online videos and images – for example, of our current or former governor – that look genuine but are definitely fake. Don’t be taken in! DNB will never ask you for money or confidential information. Read more

DNO requirements and restrictions

Factsheet
Read aloud

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) or the European Central Bank (ECB) may attach requirements to a declaration of no-objection (DNO) that is issued to you, or they may impose restrictions or time limits on a DNO.

Published: 19 July 2017

Latest update: 22 September 2026

DNB or the ECB may attach requirements to and/or impose restrictions or time limits on a DNO with a view to the interests that part 3.3.11 of the Financial Supervision Act (Wet op het financieel toezicht – Wft) seeks to protect. Part 3.3.11 of the Wft specifies when an individual or company must apply for a DNO, and states the application assessment criteria.

Changed circumstances

In certain cases, changed circumstances may give rise to restrictions being imposed on a DNO that has already been granted, or to additional requirements being attached to it. A DNO may also be revoked in the event of changed circumstances.

Information Declaration of no-objection

Definition of qualifying holding

Different types of DNO

Applying for a DNO

General information

Discover related articles