Consulting & Professional Services Accounting & Tax in the Netherlands

Our accounting services are crafted for knowledge-based businesses operating in the Dutch and wider EU market:

• Independent Consultants & Freelancers: Solo professionals operating through a Dutch B.V. who need to manage their finances efficiently and comply with local tax laws.
• Boutique Consulting Firms: Small firms in sectors like technology, marketing, or management that need to track project profitability and manage multi-currency billing for EU clients.
• IT & Tech Consultants: Tech experts serving a European client base who need to manage software expenses and correctly apply BTW on digital services.
• Non-Resident Consultants with a Dutch B.V.: Foreign experts using a Dutch company as a credible European entity to serve clients across the EU single market.

From your first client contract, professional accounting is beneficial. It becomes absolutely critical at these key moments:

• When You Register for BTW (VAT): This requires compliant bookkeeping and the filing of quarterly BTW returns.
• When You Hire Staff: This triggers payroll obligations, including the withholding of wage tax and social security contributions.
• When Invoicing EU Clients: Correctly applying the BTW reverse-charge mechanism for B2B services is crucial for compliance.
• At Year-End: For preparing annual accounts for the KVK (Chamber of Commerce) and filing your corporate income tax return with the Belastingdienst.

Investing in outsourced accounting is a high-ROI decision for consultants, freeing up billable hours and ensuring tax compliance.

• Solo Consultant / Freelancer: €400 - €900 per month. This typically covers comprehensive bookkeeping, BTW returns, and preparation for annual filings.
• Small Firm (2-5 people): €900 - €2,500 per month. This service level adds payroll for the team and more detailed management reporting.
• Growing Firms (5+ people): Custom pricing starting at €2,500+, which can include more advanced forecasting and virtual CFO services.

Service-based businesses in the Netherlands face unique compliance risks that can lead to financial penalties:

• BTW Errors on EU Services: Incorrectly applying the reverse-charge mechanism or misidentifying the place of supply for services can lead to significant penalties from the Belastingdienst.
• Missed Deductions: Failing to properly document and claim all legitimate business expenses leads to a higher corporate income tax liability.
• Late Filing Penalties: The Belastingdienst and KVK both issue penalties for late filing of tax returns and annual accounts.
• Director Liability: In case of bankruptcy, directors can be held personally liable if the company's annual accounts were not filed correctly and on time.

As a consultant, your time is your most valuable commodity. Every hour spent on administration is an hour you cannot bill. Outsourcing your accounting to YourLegal frees up this time while providing access to a team of experts in Dutch tax law and EU regulations.

We go beyond basic bookkeeping. We help you structure your contracts and invoicing for optimal BTW compliance across Europe. We manage all your quarterly and annual filings, ensuring you are always compliant with the authorities. By taking the financial administration off your plate, we let you focus on what you do best: delivering exceptional service to your clients.