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What can Kees de Boekhouder do for entrepreneurs?
We believe in offering a clear all-in-one solution for the bookkeeping and tax returns of entrepreneurs and freelancers. With our in-house accountants and custom-built software, we ensure that your administration and taxes are handled quickly and efficiently. As a client, you get access to your own online account on our platform and are connected to your dedicated accountant. Throughout the year, you can reach out to your accountant for support and questions.
I want to have my bookkeeping done by Kees de Boekhouder. How does this work?
To get acquainted, you can schedule a free and non-binding introduction meeting with us. This video call will take place online via Google Meet with one of our Sales Team members. During the conversation, we would love to hear all about your business and tell you more about our services and our tool. We are also happy to answer any questions you may have. Excited to get started? We will connect you with an accountant and give you access to your personal account within our platform.
I already have a bookkeeper. Can I switch to Kees de Boekhouder?
Yes, you can! Schedule a free and non-binding meeting with our Sales Team. During this conversation, we will explain exactly which steps are involved in your transition.
How easy is it to switch to Kees de Boekhouder?
Why is my identity checked when I want to become a customer?
How do you handle my financial data?
The protection of your data is very important to us. Pursuant to Article 32 AVG, we are obliged to take appropriate measures to ensure this. This also prevents loss and incorrect processing of your personal data. In addition, only authorized employees have access to your data. Want to know more? Please, check our privacy statement.
I have a private limited company (BV). Can I contact Kees de Boekhouder?
Yes, of course we can also support you if you have a private limited company (BV). For this, we work together with our colleagues at Founders, a specialized sister company of Kees de Boekhouder. Founders focuses on the administration and taxes of private limited companies. Read more here about what Founders can do for you.
I’m already a client of Kees de Boekhouder, but I want to switch my company to a private limited company (BV). How does this work?
We will refer you to one of our specialized colleagues at our sister company Founders. Founders is specialized in private limited companies (BVs). They will make sure you receive the right information about switching from Kees de Boekhouder to Founders.
What happens to my data when I unsubscribe?
If you want to unsubscribe, we’ll first discuss which tasks there are left for us to complete for you. After unsubscribing, we offer the possibility to temporarily maintain your account, so you can still access your administration. Would you rather delete your account? In that case, it’s possible to request a printout of your account. Until then, we will keep your data in your account.
How can I contact you?
Not a client yet? There are several ways to reach us if you have a question. You can email us at info@keesdeboekhouder.nl and we will get back to you within one business day. You can also call us from Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM at 088-0899100. Visiting us is of course also possible — just give us a call to schedule an appointment. Our clients can always contact their dedicated accountant directly.
My bookkeeper
Why do you work with bookkeepers and not accountants?
For sole proprietorships and general partnerships, there’s no legal requirement to hire an accountant to deal with your financial records. Only in case your company is a private limited company (BV) or a public limited company (NV) of a certain size, you may need an accountant.
Do I have a personal, dedicated bookkeeper?
Yes, at Kees de Boekhouder you have a personal bookkeeper. This contact person is fully informed about your business and available for all your financial questions. Sometimes, a switch in personal bookkeepers may occur.
What does my bookkeeper do for me?
Your bookkeeper is your personal contact at Kees de Boekhouder. He or she is also the one who answers your questions, checks your accounts, submits your VAT return, draws up your annual accounts and completes your income tax return. You can contact your bookkeeper for all your questions regarding administration, declarations and annual accounts.
How can I contact my bookkeeper?
In general, you contact your bookkeeper through email or phone, but if necessary, you can also schedule a video call or visit to one of our offices. If your own bookkeeper is not available, a direct colleague will of course be happy to help you.
Our bookkeeping software
What can I use the bookkeeping tool for?
With our tool, you can keep track of your business income and expenses, and get an insight into your records. You can also easily send invoices, prepare quotes and track your expenses using the mobile web app. Your bookkeeper will keep an eye on your accounts, check them every quarter, and prepare the annual accounts and tax returns based on your input.
What can I use the mobile web app for?
The mobile web app gives you full access to all the features of our online bookkeeping software — wherever you are. Also, the Scan & Recognise feature helps you process receipts and invoices with ease. Follow our quick guide to install the mobile web app.
Does the tool also link to my bank account?
We do have a bank link feature available. Are you interested in this feature? Please contact your bookkeeper for more information. You can also check our bank link FAQ for further details.
I have multiple trading names. Can the Kees de Boekhouder bookkeeping system handle this correctly?
Yes, it’s possible to process the administration of multiple trading names under your business or general or commercial partnership.
Can I also use my own accounting system?
No, it is not possible to submit your administration using an external accounting system. We work with our own accounting system to keep track of your income and expenses. Your dedicated bookkeeper follows up on your administration online and is able to make corrections, prepare annual accounts and send tax returns.
Can I use the bookkeeping system without a bookkeeper?
No, that’s not possible. We offer a complete package that consists of the use of our own bookkeeping system in combination with a dedicated bookkeeper.
Fees and payments
How are your fees drawn up?
At Kees de Boekhouder, you pay a fixed fee per fiscal year. For a sole proprietorship, the fee this year (2025) is €799 excl. VAT, and for a general partnership (VOF) €1,089 excl. VAT per year, based on two partners. Are there more partners? The fee increases by €100 excl. VAT per additional partner. Costs are invoiced in advance on a monthly basis. Your specific monthly amount depends on the month in which you start during the fiscal year. Based on the introduction meeting, we will prepare a tailored offer for you.
How much do I pay if I become a client during the course of the financial year?
Depending on the type of business you run, you pay a fixed amount per financial year.
Are there any hidden costs?
No, you will not encounter any hidden costs: You pay a fixed fee per financial year. We do offer extra services in addition to the fixed package, such as making a forecast of the income tax return, or filing the income tax return of a tax partner. Should you have any questions about this, please indicate this during your introductory meeting, or ask your bookkeeper to make an additional quote for you.
When do you invoice?
We invoice in advance on a monthly basis. You’ll receive your invoice on the 1st of every month and it can be paid by direct debit. Would you rather pay in one go? Not a problem, please indicate this during the introductory meeting, or discuss it with your personal accountant so that we can prepare the correct invoice for you.
Can I pay the fee in advance?
Yes, you can! Please indicate this during the introductory meeting, or discuss it with your personal accountant so that we can prepare the correct invoice for you.
What services are included in the fee?
We work with a complete package. When you become a client at Kees de Boekhouder, we connect you with a dedicated accountant and give you access to our own online platform. In the platform, you can manage your income and expenses yourself, as well as send quotes and invoices.
Your personal accountant will:
– Review your bookkeeping and make corrections if needed;
– File your VAT return each quarter;
– Close the fiscal year by preparing the annual accounts and filing your income tax return;
– Keep you informed about deadlines, tax rules, and opportunities;
– Always be available to answer your questions.
What are the fees for private limited companies (BV)?
Our specialist label Founders handles the administration and tax returns for, among others, private limited companies (BVs). For BVs, the fee this year starts at €1,650 excl. VAT per fiscal year, while for an operating company the fee starts at €2,750 excl. VAT per fiscal year. Costs are invoiced in advance on a monthly basis.
Can I cancel at any time?
Yes, there is a one calendar month notice period. Please note that we will complete the VAT return for the last full quarter in which you are a client. The annual accounts and income tax return will be completed only if you have been a client for a full fiscal year.
Tax returns and taxes
Why do I need to file VAT returns?
As an entrepreneur, it’s very important to properly keep your records. After all, you’re responsible for filing your annual income tax as well as submitting VAT returns, or sales tax. Unless you’re exempt from VAT, as an entrepreneur, you are legally obliged to charge VAT and pay this to the tax authorities. Want to know more about this? Please, read our blog on how this works.
Will you file the VAT return for my business?
We file your VAT return for your business every quarter. You submit your income and expenses through our platform, and your accountant then reviews the administration and submits the VAT return on your behalf.
I submit my VAT return monthly/annually. Can you do this as well?
That’s no problem. You just need to make sure your income and expenses are fully entered in our platform, after which your accountant will review the administration and submit the VAT return on your behalf.
I also work as an employee. Do you process this income as well?
At the end of the year, we ask you to fill in a questionnaire to provide us with all relevant information for your income tax return. Here, you can also add the annual statement of your job, so that we can include this income in the income tax return.
I still need to file tax returns from previous years. Can you help me with this?
Certainly! If you’re behind in submitting your tax returns, we will make sure you are up-to-date as soon as possible. Please, schedule an informal introductory meeting so we can tell you more about how we will do this, the costs involved, and how we can get you up to speed again!
Do you also take care of payroll administration?
Yes, we also handle the payroll administration for your employees. We charge €17.50 (ex. VAT) per payslip per person per month for this service.
Can Kees de Boekhouder also do my partner's income tax returns?
For the income tax return of a fiscal partner, we charge a fee of €125 (incl. VAT) this year (2025). At the end of the calendar year, we will ask you to complete a questionnaire with all relevant information for the income tax return. Your accountant will then process the details of both you and your fiscal partner in the joint income tax return.
Kees de Boekhouder works with the VIA. What is the VIA?
The pre-completed income tax return (VIA) contains the data the tax authorities have received from your employer, municipality and bank. For instance, your salary or benefits, value of immovable property (WOZ) and mortgage debt of your own home, and bank balances. Think of the VIA as a kind of safety net: if you forget to add something to your tax return, your bookkeeper will notice this immediately and check with you whether this is indeed correct. With the help of the VIA, we can be sure that your tax return is complete and correct. However, we’re only allowed to access this information if you have authorized us to do so. Do you have any questions about this? Please contact your bookkeeper.
