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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).

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March 17, 2026

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.

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February 26, 2026

Tax deductions for freelancers (zzp) in 2026: your ultimate guide

Whether you’ve just launched your business or have been in the game for years, you want to know exactly where you stand when the tax return letter lands on your doorstep. That "blue envelope" is a fact of life in the Netherlands, but it doesn’t have to mean you’re only sending money away. On the contrary: the tax return is the prime moment to claim your fiscal benefits. Fortunately, there are several entrepreneurial deductions waiting for you, ensuring you get to keep more of your hard-earned money.

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February 16, 2026

Make use of the KIA? Invest before the end of the year for additional cost deduction

When the end of the financial year is in sight and you are considering investing in certain business assets, it could be wise to do so before the end of...

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February 11, 2026

Charging expenses to your client

When you’re working on a project for a client, you’ll likely run into extra costs. Things like travel expenses, such as taxi or kilometers, but also materials, literature or shipping. If you’ve agreed with your client that these expenses can be reimbursed, you’ll need to include them on your invoice. But how do you handle these costs in your bookkeeping?

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February 2, 2026

Start-up costs: how to claim tax back on expenses made before your launch

Table of contents 1. What are startup costs? 2. The 5-year rule of the Tax Authorities 3. How does it work with VAT and Income Tax? 4. The golden rule:...