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Dutch bookkeeping rules, explained in plain English. Written for people who run the business, not the books.
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25 Aug 2026
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When Do You Need to Register with the KVK?
8 min
18 Aug 2026
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What is a Profit and Loss Statement? A Plain-English Guide for Dutch Entrepreneurs
7 min
11 Aug 2026
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What Is a Balance Sheet? A Simple Explanation for Entrepreneurs
5 min
04 Aug 2026
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Record-keeping obligation: 9 things to remember
6 min
28 Jul 2026
Invoicing & payments
What Does “VAT Reverse Charged” Mean?
5 min
21 Jul 2026
Getting started
Dutch VAT (BTW) Return Explained: What Every Line Means
8 min
14 Jul 2026
Invoicing & payments
VAT Rates on Dutch, EU and Non-EU Invoices Explained
7 min
07 Jul 2026
Getting started
Invoice Requirements in the Netherlands: What Must Be on Your Invoice?
5 min
02 Jul 2026
Income tax
How Dutch Entrepreneur Tax Rules Fit Together (2026 Guide)
5 min
30 Jun 2026
Income tax
The SME profit tax-free threshold – mkb-winstvrijstelling – and losses explained (2026)
3 min
25 Jun 2026
Income tax
Common mistakes with Dutch entrepreneur income tax deductions (2026)
3 min
23 Jun 2026
Income tax
Lesser-known Dutch entrepreneur income tax deductions (2026)
6 min
18 Jun 2026
Income tax
When are you considered an entrepreneur in the Netherlands?
5 min
16 Jun 2026
Income tax
The most common entrepreneur tax deductions explained: zelfstandigenaftrek and startersaftrek (2026)
5 min
11 Jun 2026
Income tax
Dutch entrepreneur tax deductions explained (2026): what they are, how they interact, and why the total benefit is capped
5 min
09 Jun 2026
Income tax
The Dutch hours criterion (urencriterium) explained: when hours count – and when they don’t (2026)
5 min
19 May 2026
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Fully, partly and non-deductible costs in your business (Netherlands)
3 min
15 May 2026
VAT
ICP Reporting Explained (Without the Headache)
3 min
14 May 2026
Invoicing & payments
Correcting an invoice (Creditnota in Dutch)
4 min
06 May 2026
VAT
VAT mistakes that cost you time (and sometimes fines)
5 min
06 May 2026
VAT
When VAT on business cost is not deductible (Netherlands)
3 min
05 May 2026
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Why some business costs are not fully deductible right away
3 min
05 May 2026
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Bookkeeping software for entrepreneurs & non-profits or churches
3 min
05 May 2026
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Starting a Business in the Netherlands: the 7 admin steps you can’t skip
3 min
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