What is a chain authorization, and when do I apply for it?
If you want to authorize an intermediary to log in on behalf of your organization, you can apply for a chain authorization to do so.
With a chain authorization, an organization can authorize another organization (for example, an intermediary), to log in on their behalf with service providers that are accessible with eHerkenning.
The director or authorization manager of the organization then does not necessarily need eHerkenning itself and can outsource certain work to a third party.
The advantage for the intermediary (the intermediary can be, for example, an accountant or accounting firm) is that he can use a single eHerkenning to act on behalf of several companies to log in to services for which he is authorized. He then does not have to apply for another separate eHerkenning for each company he represents.
To what services can I logon using a Chain Authorization?
If you want to file annual accounts with the Chamber of Commerce on behalf of a client or subsidiaries, you can do so through the Chamber of Commerce website. For submitting reports via the Digital Reporting Desk at DNB, you must have eHerkenning level EH3.
Note: For logging in at the RVO (Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland), chain authorizations cannot be used for services with assurance level EH2+. For applying for TVL (Tegemoetkoming Vaste Lasten) and the WBSO (new application portal) a chain authorization at assurance level EH3 can be used.
For more information on applying for chain authorisation, click here.
For the step-by-step guide to apply for a chain authorisation, click here.
Are you an authorization manager? For the step-by-step guide for applying for a chain authorisation, click here.