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Fit and proper assessments in the context of licence and eclaration of No-Objection applications

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When applying for a licence or a Declaration of No-Objection (DNO) DNB assesses the fitness, propriety or reputation of the individuals concerned. The type of assessment depends on the application and the role of the individual concerned. The decision period for these assessments follows the decision period applicable to the related licence or DNO application.

Published: 15 July 2026

Individuals to be assessed

DNB assesses, among others, management and supervisory board members for fitness and propriety, directors of a Stichting Derdengelden (third-party funds foundation) for propriety, and holders of a qualifying holding, including their directors, for reputation.

More information is available on the Fit and Proper Assessments page.

Applying for a Fit and Proper Assessment

A fit and proper assessment in the context of a licence or DNO application can be submitted through Supervisory applications in My DNB.

Decision period

The decision period for a fit and proper assessment follows the decision period of the licence or DNO application for which the assessment is carried out. The substantive assessment starts once the application is complete and all related assessment files have been submitted in full.

For fitness and propriety assessments related to a licence application, the decision period follows the decision period applicable to that licence application. For reputation assessments related to a DNO application, including cases where the DNO application is connected to a licence application, the decision period applicable to the DNO application applies.

More information about the legal decision periods for licence and DNO applications can be found on the Market Access page.

Decision

The decision on fit and proper assessments carried out in the context of a licence or DNO application is included in the decision on the relevant licence or DNO application.

If an assessment interview has taken place during the assessment process, the individuals concerned will receive individual feedback on the outcome of their assessment.

Fees

Separate fees are charged for fit and proper assessments carried out in the context of a licence or DNO application pursuant to the Financial Supervision Funding Act (Wet bekostiging financieel toezicht).

More information

More information about the fit and proper assessment process can be found on the Fit and Proper Assessments page.

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