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June 11, 2026

ICP declaration: what is it, when is it mandatory and how do you file it?

Intra-Community transactions, a great word for Wordle but luckily we abbreviate it to ICP. When supplying products or services to entrepreneurs outside the Netherlands, but still within the EU, an ICP declaration (opgaaf ICP) is required. But what exactly is it, when is this declaration mandatory and how do you prepare it? In this blog, we’ll explain it all to you.

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June 9, 2026

Kees de Boekhouder x DuPho | Creating space for professional photographers

At Kees de Boekhouder, we believe creativity needs room to flourish. That’s why we’re joining forces with DuPho. Together, we provide a solid foundation for professional photographers, allowing them to...

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June 3, 2026

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...

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May 27, 2026

AOV for freelancers: what you need to know about costs, tax deductions, and the mandatory AOV

Almost 80% of freelancers in the Netherlands do not have disability insurance (arbeidsongeschiktheidsverzekering – AOV). This carries a significant risk. If you become unable to work due to illness, there is no employer to keep paying your salary and no collective WIA safety net. This means you will have no income. To reduce this financial risk for self-employed professionals, a legislative proposal for a mandatory AOV has been submitted.

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May 12, 2026

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...

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April 30, 2026

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.

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April 21, 2026

2026 energy crisis support measures: what do they mean for freelancers?

Yesterday, the Dutch government announced its plans to cushion the impact of rising oil prices. The ongoing disturbance in the global oil market is causing major uncertainty about energy prices. This is the reason for the government to intervene with a package of measures. Although the final decisions have yet to be made, the measures directly impact the entrepreneur's wallet.

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April 16, 2026

Income tax return as a freelancer (zzp): explained step-by-step

It’s spring time so that means the tulips bloom and it's time for the income tax return! With this tax return, you declare your income from the past calendar year before May 1st. In this blog, we explain the income tax return as a freelancer, step-by-step.

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March 30, 2026

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).