Prinsjesdag (Budget day) 2026: what is changing for you as an entrepreneur?
On Budget Day (Prinsjesdag), 15 September 2026, the Budget Memorandum (Miljoenennota) for 2027 was presented alongside the 2027 Tax Plan (Belastingplan 2027). The Budget Memorandum carries the title ‘Earning prosperity anew’. What does this mean for you as an entrepreneur? We have outlined the key takeaways from this Budget Memorandum. Because the minority cabinet still…
Financial advisor for freelancers: when do you need one? + tips for freelancers
You’ve been running your business as a freelancer for a while now. The assignments are rolling in, your bank account is growing, and you’ve found your groove. But while you’re working hard on your business, questions arise that you might be putting off: What do I do about my pension? Do I need disability insurance (AOV)? Can I even get a mortgage later on?
Tax interest and tax penalties: what is the difference and how do you avoid these extra costs?
After submitting your tax return, you’ll receive an assessment from the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst). In addition to the amount of taxes stated on the assessment, you may notice that additional costs are charged: the so-called tax interest (belastingrente). Although this may come across as a penalty, it’s not. In this blog, we’ll explain exactly what tax interest is. Additionally, we’ll inform you about the various penalties the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration can impose. And, of course, we’ll also cover what you really want to know: how to prevent those extra costs.
The small businesses scheme (KOR) explained
The small businesses scheme (or KOR) is a VAT exemption for entrepreneurs with an annual turnover of up to €20,000. The KOR only applies to turnover tax and has no influence, for example, on your income tax return. How exactly does the KOR work? You’ll read all about it in this blog!
Kees de Boekhouder X North Financials | Ask me anything
Your bookkeeping may be in order, but what about your personal financial decisions as an entrepreneur? Together with North Financials, we’re hosting an interactive “Ask me anything” session where you can ask all your questions about topics such as retirement planning, investing, building financial buffers, and long-term financial planning. No complicated jargon, just practical answers…
Starting your own business – a step by step guide
Table of contents 1. Sole proprietorship, vof or bv: which legal form will you choose? 2. Registration at the KVK and the Tax Administration 3. Important things to consider for a successful start 4. Starting your business: final tips 1 Sole proprietorship, vof or bv: which legal form will you choose? The first step is…
Entrepreneur for the Tax Administration? Here’s how to check
It might sound surprising, but not every entrepreneur in the Netherlands has to file a profit tax return. Even if you’re registered with the Chamber of Commerce and pay VAT every quarter, you might still only need to file a personal income tax return at the end of the year. And it can also work the other way around: you earn money with your hobby, and you turn out to be an official entrepreneur. How do you know if you are an entrepreneur for the Tax Administration? It is important to know this because it determines what kind of tax return you file and what tax deductions you are entitled to.
Do I have a tax partner? Checklist + tips for freelancers
“Do I have a tax partner?” It sounds like a simple question, but the rules can sometimes feel like a maze. Sure, that fun date isn’t immediately your fiscal better half, but did you know that even your long-term partner isn’t automatically considered your tax partner? On the flip side, your tax partner doesn’t even have to be your romantic partner. It is crucial to get this right: having a tax partner can impact your tax return, benefits (toeslagen), and for entrepreneurs, the co-working partner’s allowance (meewerkaftrek).
The hours criterion for freelancers (zzp’ers) in 2026
As an entrepreneur, you might’ve been asked if you spent 1,225 hours on your business last year. We get it: tracking hours probably isn’t exactly why you started as an entrepreneur. But why is this important, and how do you prove you’ve hit that mysterious mark? Luckily, it doesn’t have to be a headache. Kees de Boekhouder is here to explain! In this blog, you’ll read everything about the hours criterion and how to track it effortlessly.
