Starting
Just started or still orienting? From registering with the Chamber of Commerce to your first invoice and first tax return: these articles walk through everything you'll encounter in your first year.
21 articles on this topic
Setting your hourly rate as a freelancer: how to get it right
What should you charge per hour? Your old gross salary is a poor starting point. How to work towards a rate you can actually live on.
3 min read
From side earnings to a business: when do you have to register?
Selling something occasionally is not a business, doing paid jobs every week is. Where is the line between hobby, side earnings and business, and when do you need to register with the Chamber of Commerce and the tax authorities?
5 min read
Part-time freelancing alongside employment: what to watch for
Running a business alongside your job is very doable tax-wise, but the rules work slightly differently. About the hours criterion you probably will not meet, the deduction you do get and the tax bill you should not underestimate.
6 min read
Entrepreneur for income tax vs. for VAT: the difference explained
You can be liable for VAT without being entitled to the self-employed deduction, and vice versa. Two taxes, two different definitions of entrepreneur. We explain how that works and what it means for you.
5 min read
Online bookkeeper or a local office: which suits you?
A bookkeeper no longer needs to be on your street. But is online really better? The differences in price, speed and personal contact.
4 min read
Doing your own bookkeeping or outsourcing: what makes sense for a freelancer?
Doing your own books saves money, but costs time and knowledge. When is outsourcing the better choice? An honest comparison with concrete numbers.
5 min read
Starter's deduction ends in 2027: use 2026 while you can
The government plans to abolish the 2,123 euro starter's deduction as of 1 January 2027, without a transition scheme. What does that mean for you as a (starting) freelancer, and what can you still do in 2026?
4 min read
Choosing a bookkeeper: what does it cost and what to look for?
What does a bookkeeper cost, what do you get and what should you watch for? And what's the difference between sole-trader and BV bookkeeping? We set it out.
5 min read
The small business scheme (KOR): for whom and for whom not?
With the KOR you don't charge VAT and don't file VAT returns. But it's not advantageous for everyone. We explain when it is.
3 min read
Sole trader or BV: when is switching advantageous?
Many entrepreneurs wonder whether they should switch to a BV. The answer depends mainly on your profit. We explain.
4 min read
False self-employment and the DBA Act: what does it mean for you?
From 2026 there's stricter enforcement on false self-employment. What is it and how do you prevent problems? We explain.
4 min read
Applying for a VAT number and what to do with it
When you register you get a VAT number. But what's the difference between your two numbers and what do you do with them? We explain.
3 min read
Opening a business account: mandatory or not?
Do you need a separate business account as a self-employed person? It's not always mandatory, but it is sensible. We explain why.
2 min read
Holding structure: why and when?
Many entrepreneurs work with a holding above their operating BV. What are the benefits and when is it sensible? We explain.
4 min read
Hiring your first employee: tax checklist
Hiring your first employee is a big step with tax obligations. We list what you need to arrange.
3 min read
Hiring a freelancer or employee: false self-employment
Hiring a freelancer or taking someone on staff? The choice has consequences, especially with stricter enforcement on false self-employment.
4 min read
Model agreements and the DBA Act
A model agreement can help to clearly record the relationship with your client. We explain how it works.
3 min read
Registering with the KvK: steps, costs and your VAT number
Registration costs a one-off fee of just over eighty euros, you get your KvK number on the spot and your VAT ID follows within weeks. What to bring to the appointment.
6 min read
Sole trader vs. freelancer: what's the difference actually?
Many people use 'freelancer' and 'sole trader' interchangeably. But is there a difference? We explain it clearly.
2 min read
Common mistakes in your first year as a freelancer
The first year as an entrepreneur is full of pitfalls. We list the most common mistakes, so you avoid them.
3 min read
Stopping or pausing as a freelancer: what to arrange fiscally?
Stopping your business or pausing it temporarily? There are fiscal matters to arrange. We list them.
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