Dutch tax interest rates for 2025 and 2026Dutch tax interest rates fell substantially in 2025 and 2026. For most Dutch taxes, the rate is 6.5% in 2025 and 5% from 1 January 2026. Following a ruling by the Dutch Supreme Court,…
Transition Payment: Also Mandatory for Fixed-Term Employment ContractsMany employers believe that a transition payment only has to be paid when dismissing an employee with a permanent contract. However, that is not the case. If you decide not to renew a…
Your final tax return: entrepreneur and employeeAre you planning to stop your sole proprietorship? Then there are more tax implications than you might expect. Especially in the year you stop, you will deal with a combination of…
Crypto assets in 2025/2026: business or private?As an entrepreneur, have you invested in crypto alongside your business? Then it is important to know how to handle this in your income tax return. The question "crypto assets:…
Is VAT deductible on solar panels or a home battery?Are you, as an entrepreneur in The Hague or elsewhere, considering investing in solar panels or a home battery? An important question that is often asked in this context is whether you…
Are training costs deductible for you as an entrepreneur?As an entrepreneur, you are never done learning. You want to expand your knowledge and grow your business. Many entrepreneurs wonder whether they can deduct the costs of a course and…
Update your bank account number with the Dutch Tax Authority? You can now do it easily yourself.Did you know that you can now update your bank account number with the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst) online? This is very convenient, because by updating your bank account…
Paying Taxes on Crypto: What You Need to Know in 2025/2026More and more Dutch people are investing in crypto. But what about paying taxes on crypto ? Since the introduction of new European regulations (DAC8) and the existing box 3 rules,…
Box 3 Recovery?From mid-July, taxpayers will receive a letter from the Dutch Tax Authorities regarding this matter. This letter also contains important information about the correction of box 3 tax.…
Saving for Retirement as an Entrepreneur:If you run your own business, you manage many things yourself – including saving for your pension as an entrepreneur. In employment, you automatically build up a pension through your…
Enforcement on False Self-EmploymentAs of January 1, 2025, a significant change will take effect: the enforcement moratorium on false self-employment will be lifted. This means that from that date, the Tax Authorities…
The Income Averaging Scheme: What it is and why it's being phased outThe income averaging scheme, once a valuable tool for individuals with highly fluctuating incomes, has been abolished as of January 1, 2023. This scheme allowed taxpayers to reduce…
Tax Interest Rates 2024Since January 1, 2024, significant changes have been made to the tax interest rates that may affect your business. The rate for corporate tax has increased to 10%, while for other…
App for Allowances: Fast, Simple, Secure!Why this is important: It is essential that allowance recipients report any changes in income or significant life events as soon as possible. With the app, you can view the current…
Taxes and online sales: what do you need to know?When is tax payment not necessary? If you sell items as a hobby or for personal use, you usually don't have to pay taxes on the income. However, it’s essential to understand the rules…
Services, products, and VAT in ArubaHere are a few crucial points: Aruba is a separate country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, but falls under the EU for certain aspects. It’s important to know how Aruba applies…
What all do I need to mention on the invoice?We are going to talk about two things: If you are required to declare VAT. If you do not have to declare VAT. Mandatory for all types of invoices These are the important things that…
Starting your business? What legal forms are there?What is a legal form ("rechtsvorm")? A legal form is the legal structure you choose for your company. When registering with the Chamber of Commerce (KVK), you must specify this type of…
The Small-scale Investment Allowance (KIA)The Small-scale Investment Allowance (KIA) is an additional tax deduction for entrepreneurs who invest in business assets during a financial year. The deduction depends on the total…
