SaaS & Technology Accounting & Tax Services in the Netherlands

Our Dutch SaaS & Technology accounting services are built for the entire lifecycle of a tech company in the Netherlands:

• Pre-Revenue Startups: Early-stage companies focused on product development who need to track R&D hours and costs to maximize claims under the WBSO scheme.
• Bootstrapped & Seed-Stage SaaS: Companies with their first customers that need to implement proper recurring revenue recognition under IFRS 15 and establish key SaaS metrics.
• Venture-Backed Scale-Ups: Growth-stage companies that have raised capital from European VCs and require IFRS-compliant financial statements and robust financial models for board reporting.
• International Tech Companies: Foreign tech companies using a Dutch B.V. as their EU headquarters, needing to navigate EU VAT rules, transfer pricing, and the 30% ruling to attract international talent.

Specialized SaaS accounting is crucial from day one of development. It becomes absolutely non-negotiable at these key milestones:

• When You Start R&D Work: To qualify for the WBSO tax credit, you must apply in advance and keep detailed, contemporaneous records of your R&D projects and the hours spent by your team.
• When You Sign Your First Annual Contract: Revenue from a subscription must be recognized over the life of the contract, not upfront. This requires deferred revenue accounting compliant with IFRS 15.
• Before You Seek Investment: European VCs will perform deep due diligence on your SaaS metrics: MRR, CAC, LTV, and cohort analysis. These can only be calculated from clean, properly structured financial data.
• When You File Your First Annual Accounts: Your annual accounts filed with the KVK (Chamber of Commerce) must comply with Dutch GAAP, including correct revenue recognition and capitalization of development costs where applicable.

The cost of outsourced SaaS accounting reflects its strategic importance in driving valuation and maximizing tax savings. The ROI from a successful WBSO claim alone can be immense.

• Early-Stage Startups: €800 - €2,000 per month. This covers IFRS-compliant bookkeeping, BTW returns, and the foundational work for a WBSO claim.
• Growth-Stage Companies: €2,000 - €5,000 per month. This includes more advanced SaaS metric dashboards, departmental budgeting, and investor-ready reporting packs.
• Mature Tech Companies: Custom pricing starting at €5,000+, often including fractional CFO services for strategic planning and fundraising support.

For Dutch tech companies, financial compliance risks can directly impact their funding and tax position.

• IFRS 15 Non-Compliance: Improper revenue recognition is a major red flag for auditors and can lead to financial restatements and a qualified audit opinion.
• Rejected WBSO Claims: A claim for R&D tax credits rejected by the RVO (Netherlands Enterprise Agency) due to poor record-keeping means losing a significant wage tax reduction, which can cripple a startup's runway.
• BTW (VAT) on Digital Services: Incorrectly determining the place of supply for software sold to customers in different EU member states can lead to complex compliance issues and penalties.
• Inaccurate SaaS Metrics: Presenting flawed metrics like MRR or Churn to your board or potential investors destroys credibility and can jeopardize your fundraising efforts.

Hiring an in-house finance team with specific experience in IFRS 15, the WBSO scheme, and SaaS metrics is extremely expensive. Outsourcing to YourLegal provides immediate access to a team that specializes in the Dutch tech ecosystem.

We act as your strategic finance partner. We work with you to ensure your development process is documented in a way that maximizes your WBSO claim. We implement systems to track your SaaS metrics accurately and ensure your revenue is recognized correctly. Our investor-grade reporting gives you the data you need to manage your business effectively and communicate confidently with your board. This allows you to focus on building a great product, confident that your financial operations are robust, compliant, and highly tax-efficient.