Deductions
As an entrepreneur you can deduct business costs from your profit, and on top of that there are fixed entrepreneur allowances. Together they easily save thousands of euros in tax. These articles explain per deduction when you qualify, what it saves you and which records you need to keep.
14 articles on this topic
Is workwear tax-deductible? The rules are strict
A suit for client meetings isn't workwear, an overall with a logo is. We explain where the line lies and what you can deduct.
3 min read
Workspace at home: when is it deductible?
Working from home? Then you want to know whether you can deduct your workspace costs. The rules are strict. We explain them.
3 min read
Company bicycle as a freelancer: deduction, VAT and 7% addition
An (electric) bicycle on the business is fiscally attractive: you deduct the costs, reclaim VAT and pay only a 7 percent addition. This is how the scheme works.
4 min read
Your partner works in your business: deduction, salary or partnership?
Does your partner handle planning or admin, or simply work alongside you? Then there is a tax angle. The three routes explained, with their pros and cons.
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Deductions freelancers often forget: the checklist
Bank fees, courses, the kilometres to a networking event, software subscriptions: many freelancers leave deductions on the table every year. Run through this list before finalising your return.
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Taking your client out to dinner: is it tax-deductible?
You take a client out to dinner. Can you deduct it? The answer is yes, but with limits. Here's how it works in 2026.
4 min read
Which costs are deductible as a self-employed person?
As an entrepreneur you incur costs that lower your profit. But not everything is fully deductible. An overview of what's fully, partly and not allowed.
4 min read
Self-employed deduction and the hours criterion: how does it work in 2026?
The self-employed deduction lowers your taxable profit, but falls every year. We explain how much it is in 2026 and which conditions apply.
3 min read
Business car: buy, lease or drive privately?
A car for work raises tax questions. What's more advantageous: keeping the car for business or privately? We explain the main lines.
4 min read
Investment deduction (KIA): extra deduction for investments
Investing in business assets like a laptop or van? Then you can deduct extra via the KIA. We explain how it works in 2026.
4 min read
Arbitrary depreciation for starters explained
As a starting entrepreneur you may sometimes freely choose when to depreciate. That can be a tax advantage. We explain how.
3 min read
Phone, laptop and internet: how much is deductible as business?
You use your phone and laptop for work and personal use. Which part can you deduct? We explain the rules.
3 min read
Deducting study and training costs as a self-employed person
Investing in a course or training for your work? Then those costs are often deductible. We explain when they are and aren't.
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Travel costs and the mileage allowance in 2026
Making business trips with your own car, bike or public transport? Then you can deduct travel costs. We explain how in 2026.
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