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Every industry has its own tax rules: reverse-charge schemes in construction, VAT exemption in healthcare, cash records in hospitality. These articles cover what applies specifically to your line of work.

16 articles on this topic

Bookkeeping for freelance IT professionals and developers

International clients, stacks of SaaS subscriptions and long assignments for a single client: a freelance developer's bookkeeping has its own points of attention. We walk through them.

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Mobile hairdressing or renting a chair in a salon: the tax differences

Same trade, different bookkeeping. Mobile hairdressers mainly deal with travel costs and cash records; chair renters with rent and agreements with the salon owner. Here is how it works for tax.

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Bookkeeping for personal trainers and sports coaches

Do you train in a gym, in the park or at people's homes? It matters for your VAT rate. Plus: session cards, travel costs and the deductions you are entitled to as a trainer.

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Bookkeeping for freelance photographers and videographers

A licence on your photos sometimes falls under 9% VAT, a shoot under 21%. And that camera worth thousands is depreciated. The tax rules for photographers and videographers at a glance.

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Painter, plasterer or handyman for private clients: how VAT works

When do you reverse-charge VAT and when not? And when may you charge 9% instead of 21%? We explain it for painters, plasterers and handyman businesses working for private clients.

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Bookkeeping for freelancers in hair and beauty

A haircut falls under the 9% rate, but a facial does not. If you work in hair or beauty, you juggle VAT rates, product sales and cash. Here is how to keep it tight.

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Bookkeeping for e-commerce freelancers: VAT, abroad and stock

Sell online? Then you deal with VAT on sales abroad, the OSS scheme, stock management and platform costs. We set out the key points.

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Bookkeeping for freelancers in security: clothing, hours and deductions

Work independently in security? Then you deal with mandatory clothing and training, irregular hours and deductions. These are the key points for your bookkeeping.

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Bookkeeping for freelancers in education: VAT exemption and deductions

Work as a freelance teacher, trainer or tutor? Then the VAT exemption for education plays a big role. We explain when it applies and what else to watch for.

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Starting a food truck: permits, VAT and bookkeeping

Starting a food truck is accessible, but there's more to it fiscally than you'd think. From VAT rates to permits and your cash records: here's what to arrange.

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Bookkeeping for taxi drivers: VAT, fuel and kilometres

As a self-employed taxi driver you deal with the low VAT rate, high fuel and maintenance costs and a tight trip record. Here's what you need to know about your bookkeeping.

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VAT reverse charge as a construction subcontractor: how it works

The reverse-charge scheme in construction often causes confusion. When do you reverse-charge VAT, what do you put on your invoice and how do you declare it? We explain it step by step.

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Bookkeeping for freelancers in construction: deductions and key points

Work as a freelancer in construction? Then you deal with tools, materials, transport and often the VAT reverse-charge scheme. These are the key points for your bookkeeping.

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VAT exemption in healthcare: when does it apply and when not?

The VAT exemption for healthcare sounds simple, but the line between exempt care and taxable services is thinner than you think. We explain when you do and don't charge VAT.

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Bookkeeping for freelancers in healthcare: what you need to know

Work as a freelancer in healthcare? Then you deal with the VAT exemption, the hours criterion and specific deductions. We set out the most important points for you.

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