Guides

Practical explanations about bookkeeping, VAT and choosing accounting software.

How to choose the right accounting software

What to look for when choosing bookkeeping software as a freelancer or small business in the Netherlands. A practical checklist.

Bookkeeping for freelancers: the basics

What must a freelancer in the Netherlands record, how long to keep it and how to keep it simple. The basics of your administration in five steps.

Filing your Dutch VAT return: step by step

How the Dutch VAT return works step by step, which deadlines apply and which amounts you need to fill in.

Invoice requirements: what must be on your invoice?

The legal requirements for a correct invoice in the Netherlands, with a handy checklist and an explanation of invoice numbering.

Checklist: keeping your books in order monthly and quarterly

A simple recurring checklist to keep your business administration in order month after month.