How to Become a Freelancer in the Netherlands: A Step-by-Step ZZP Guide
Want to start a business in NL as a sole trader? This guide covers KVK registration, your Dutch VAT number, a business bank account, and your first invoice.
Want to start a business in NL as a sole trader? This guide covers KVK registration, your Dutch VAT number, a business bank account, and your first invoice.
Which insurance do you need as a self-employed freelancer in the Netherlands? A practical checklist covering income protection (AOV), liability and legal expense cover.
Freelance hourly rate calculator logic explained: the formula, a worked example, and how to sanity-check your rate against the market before you quote a client.
Should you keep a cash book in Excel or go digital? And how do you create a credit note for a return? A practical guide with examples for freelancers.
Choosing between a sole proprietorship (eenmanszaak) and a Dutch BV? Compare liability, tax, and admin so you pick the right structure for your business.
Comparing accounting software for freelancers? Learn the difference from an invoicing tool and how slimzaak connects with 9 accounting platforms, including Exact and Moneybird.
A complete bookkeeping checklist for freelancers: chamber of commerce registration, VAT, record-keeping, invoices, expenses, hours and annual accounts, all in one place.