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August 20, 2025

Business meals: what is deductible?

Business meals, such as lunches and dinners, are partially deductible if they truly serve a business purpose. Kees de Boekhouder helps self-employed entrepreneurs daily to correctly process these types of costs in their bookkeeping.

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August 14, 2025

What does a bookkeeper cost as a freelancer (‘zzp’er’)? Here’s what you need to know.

A bookkeeper for freelancers ('zzp'ers') costs on average between €50 and €150 per month in the Netherlands. At Kees de Boekhouder, you get a complete package for a fixed annual fee, including VAT returns, Income Tax, and personal support.

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August 6, 2025

Is a bookkeeper mandatory for freelancers (‘zzp’ers’)?

As a freelancer ('zzp'er'), a lot comes your way. You're busy with your profession, clients, and assignments. And then there's the administration... Do you, as a freelancer, have to have a bookkeeper? Or can you just as well do it yourself? Many entrepreneurs hesitate between...

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August 6, 2025

A company car – wise or not?

As an entrepreneur, you face many choices, and your car is one of them. Do you use your private car for your business, or do you register a car as a company asset? This is a question that occupies many freelancers in the Netherlands. After all, you want to seize every opportunity to save costs, but at the same time, you need to follow the rules. Good news:...

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August 6, 2025

Business phone: rules for VAT, depreciation, and private use

As a freelancer ('zzp'er'), you're always reachable. Your mobile phone is, therefore, an indispensable tool. But can you simply register your phone as a business asset? And what about the VAT, the costs, and...

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July 30, 2025

Travel expenses as a freelancer (‘zzp’er’) in 2025

Do you travel regularly for your work? To clients, assignments, networking events, or conferences? Then you know that travel expenses can be a substantial cost. And as a freelancer ('zzp'er'), you naturally want to know how to process these costs correctly and in a tax-efficient manner. Many freelancers find this a complicated subject and don't know exactly how to handle their travel expenses.

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July 30, 2025

Reclaiming VAT for your car as a freelancer (‘zzp’er’): how does it work?

As a freelancer ('zzp'er'), you probably use your car regularly for your business. Whether you use your private car for client visits or are considering buying a new (partially) business car: VAT is an important point of attention. Can you actually reclaim that VAT? And if so, how exactly does it work?

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July 30, 2025

Are business gifts deductible for my company? (update 2025)

A thoughtful business gift (‘relatiegeschenk’) can benefit your professional relationships. It strengthens bonds, shows appreciation, and ensures you stay top of mind with clients and business partners. But while you’re...

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July 28, 2025

Part-time entrepreneurship: Tips for freelancers (‘zzp’ers’) alongside employment

Do you dream of starting your own business but don't want to give up the security of your job? Many employees consider starting as a freelancer ('zzp'er') alongside their regular job. This is a smart way to get a taste of entrepreneurship and...