Utrecht, August 14, 2025 – Have you just started doing business or do you want to start after the summer? Then this is the time to prepare. From the start you will immediately have to deal with tax matters, such as the VAT return and keeping your administration. By delving into this now, you will soon go into the fall with confidence. The Tax Authorities list 5 useful tips to help you on your way.
1. Follow the webinar ‘Good start with the Tax Authorities’ on August 27 at 8:00 PM
Here you get information about the most important tax matters for you as a starter. You get practical explanations and there is plenty of room to ask questions via chat. More than 1,000 questions from starters were answered in the previous edition. So sign up todayAnd get an answer to what you want to know. Can’t you be on August 27? Then sign up. Because after your registration you will receive a link with which you can look back on the webinar for up to 1 year.
2. Check which costs you can deduct
You can deduct costs from your turnover for your company. This reduces your profit and you pay less tax. This often also applies to costs that you incur before you are registered at the Chamber of Commerce. Such as research or advice for the start of your company. Please note: only costs that are really for your company are deductible. Private costs do not count.
From the start, keep track of hours, costs and expenses. So you have immediately Your deductible costs in a row for the tax return for this year. And you know, for example, that you can use deductible items if the starter in self -employed person’s deduction. For more information and the conditions, visit taxdessels.nl/starters.
3. Make sure you set up your administration properly
Good administration forms the basis of your company and is mandatory. Use a handy administration tool or accounting program. This way you can easily meet your tax obligations, you prevent mistakes and you have time for doing business. Many mistakes made for starting entrepreneurs, for example, are not storing receipts or incorrectly categorizing expenses. If you prepare for this from the start, it is easy to keep track of.
4. Immerse yourself in your VAT obligations
You usually charge VAT on customers about goods or services delivered. You specify this VAT in your VAT return as a VAT due. In the same declaration you can deduct the VAT charged to you on business expenses. It is important that you meet the conditions.
Important: from the start, keep track of all your invoices and coupons in your administration, so that you can always demonstrate which VAT you have received and paid. This way you are well prepared for the VAT return every quarter.
5. Keep a financial overview and note deadlines
As an entrepreneur you are responsible for submitting and paying your tax return to the tax authorities on time. Prevent payment problems and set aside money for your taxes from the start. That way you will not be faced with surprises. Also put the deadlines for the VAT returns in your agenda. The next deadline for submitting and paying the VAT return is Friday 31 October. The other deadlines are on January 31, April 30 and July 31.
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