Bookkeeping · ZZP & BV · in English
English bookkeeping for internationals in the Netherlands.
BTW returns, invoicing, annual accounts, payroll and your income or corporate tax — kept current and filed on time, for a fixed monthly fee. One English-speaking contact who knows Dutch tax deadlines so you don't have to.
- BTW (VAT) returns and KOR guidance
- Invoicing, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping
- Annual accounts and IB / Vpb tax returns
- Payroll for staff and the DGA
What's covered
- Quarterly BTW returns
- Bookkeeping & reconciliation
- Annual accounts (BV) / IB return (ZZP)
- Corporate income tax (Vpb) for a BV
- Payroll & wage-tax filings
Fixed monthly fee, quoted upfront. See pricing →
What we do
Your whole Dutch admin, in one place
Bookkeeping & BTW
We record invoices, expenses and bank movements, and file your BTW returns — quarterly for most businesses.
Annual accounts & tax
Year-end accounts and your tax return: income tax (IB) for a ZZP, or Vpb and filing at the KVK for a BV.
Payroll
Monthly payroll and wage-tax (loonheffingen) filings for employees and for the DGA's customary salary.
Why Dutch bookkeeping needs to be continuous
A Dutch business files throughout the year, not once at year-end. Bookkeeping here means recording every invoice, expense and bank movement, then meeting a rolling calendar of deadlines: BTW returns (usually filed and paid within one month of each quarter), wage-tax filings each month if you run payroll, an income tax (IB) or corporate income tax (Vpb) return each year, and — for a BV — annual accounts deposited at the KVK. Miss a deadline and the Belastingdienst applies penalties quickly. We keep your books current in English and file everything on time, so you never track a Dutch deadline yourself.
Key figures we work with (2026)
| Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
| BTW — standard / reduced | 21% / 9% |
| KOR small-business scheme (opt-out) | Dutch turnover under €20,000 |
| Corporate income tax (Vpb) | 19% up to €200,000, 25.8% above |
| DGA customary salary (payroll) | €58,000 gross/year |
| Statutory minimum wage (21+) | €14.99 gross/hour |
See the full 2026 figures and calculators. Rates and thresholds change periodically — this is general information, not tax advice. Updated: 2026-07-28.
Who we help
ZZP, BV, or arriving from abroad
Freelancers (ZZP)
Eenmanszaak owners who want their BTW and IB return handled and their deductions optimised — in English.
BV owners
Directors who need annual accounts, Vpb, DGA payroll and clean books for the bank and the KVK.
Internationals
People who have just moved here, want plain-English answers, and may also qualify for the 30% ruling.
Bookkeeping in the Netherlands — FAQ
Do you offer bookkeeping in English?
Yes. Everything — your books, BTW returns, annual accounts, payroll and tax filings — is handled and explained in English by a dedicated contact.
Do you work with ZZP (freelancers) and BVs?
Both. For a ZZP / eenmanszaak we handle BTW returns and your income tax (IB) return; for a BV we add annual accounts, corporate income tax (Vpb) and DGA payroll.
How often are BTW (VAT) returns filed?
Most businesses file BTW quarterly, and the return must be filed and paid within one month of the quarter end. Some file monthly or annually. We track every deadline for you.
What is the KOR?
The kleineondernemersregeling (KOR) is a small-business VAT scheme: with Dutch turnover under €20,000 you can opt out of charging and filing BTW (and then cannot reclaim input BTW). We check whether it saves you money before opting in.
Are you an accountancy firm?
We are an independent bookkeeping office (administratiekantoor). Bookkeeping, BTW and tax-return preparation are open-market services in the Netherlands; we do not use the reserved "accountant" title.
Want your Dutch books off your plate?
Tell us whether you're a ZZP or a BV and what your month looks like — we'll send a fixed monthly quote the same day.
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