Selling a building VAT-free can still leave you with a VAT bill
No VAT on the selling price does not mean no VAT cost for the seller. An old input-tax deduction can change the proceeds of a Dutch property sale.
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A €20 ticket is not a €20 donation
The same €20 can be a purchase or a gift. For a Dutch foundation, what the payer receives matters more than the cause both payments support.
Selling annual leave: would you buy the day back?
A payout makes unused leave look like spare cash. But selling a day off can be easier than buying the same time back.
Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest? The Math Is Only Half the Story
Paying down a mortgage saves interest, but a repayment charge can absorb years of the advantage over savings. Compare the full cost before tying up your cash.
Is that business profit, or the cost of your own work?
A company may support a good job without generating much profit beyond it. Pricing the founder’s work reveals the difference, with a look at the Dutch DGA salary rule.
Inflation lowers debt’s real value, not your next payment
Inflation can reduce the real value of a fixed debt while leaving less cash for the next payment. The missing link is income, timing and the loan contract.
How bonds work: fixed interest, changing prices
A bond can keep paying the same interest while losing market value. See how price, yield and repayment fit together, and what to check before buying.
Dutch Late-Filing Penalty: How to Check It and Object
A Dutch income tax penalty needs its own review. Check the filing timeline, gather evidence and understand how to object before the six-week deadline expires.
Dutch Company-Car Tax in 2026: How to Calculate Bijtelling
Bijtelling adds a car benefit to Dutch taxable income. Work through the 2026 rates, used-car values and private mileage rules before estimating the tax cost.
Dutch Tax Return Deadline: Filing Dates, Extensions and Refunds
Your Dutch filing deadline starts with your invitation letter. Check extensions, filing without an invitation and the separate five-year window for earlier refunds.
Options vs Futures: Rights, Obligations and the Risk Behind the Trade
Options and futures can protect an existing position or create a new risk. Understand the contract, exposure and deadline before focusing on possible returns.
Are Foreign Fines Deductible for a Dutch Business?
A business trip does not make a foreign traffic fine tax-deductible. Follow the payment through your Dutch bookkeeping and tax return without correcting it twice.
Dutch Combination Tax Credit 2026: A Guide for Working Parents
The Dutch combination tax credit can reduce tax for working parents with young children. Check the 2026 income rules, partner conditions and claim process.
Selling Digital Services to EU Consumers: VAT for a Dutch Business
A digital sale abroad can require VAT in the customer’s country. Learn what a Dutch business needs to track and how OSS can simplify eligible EU reporting.
Which Dutch VAT Number Should You Put on Your Website?
Your Dutch VAT ID is for customers; your VAT tax number is for the tax office. Put the right number on your website and keep your public business details consistent.
Choosing a Business Name in the Netherlands: What to Check Before You Launch
A domain, a trade name and a trademark serve different purposes. Check your Dutch business name before spending money on branding and launching your website.
Understanding Your Dutch Annual Accounts: What to Read Before You Approve
Annual accounts connect profit, assets and debts. Learn where to look in a Dutch report and which questions to ask before approving the figures.
Borrowing From Your Dutch BV: What to Arrange Before You Transfer Money
A shareholder loan needs credible repayment and commercial terms. Understand the Dutch rules before using company cash for personal spending.