Starting or closing a business in the Netherlands

Starting or closing a business brings plenty of questions. Which tax matters need attention? What does your decision mean for your income? I can help you work through the tax and administration steps.

You can also contact me if you plan to transfer your business or are considering a different legal structure.

Starting a business?

We discuss what you will do and how you want to organise your business. I help with the tax considerations when choosing a legal structure, setting up your bookkeeping and questions about invoices, VAT and income tax.

We can also look at how much to set aside for taxes and whether a provisional tax assessment would be useful. This gives you a clearer view of the money available for your business and personal spending.

Closing or changing your business?

We review which records and returns need to be completed and what happens to the business assets, debts and any tax reserves.

Closing a business may result in taxable cessation profit, known as stakingswinst. VAT may need attention as well. I identify the relevant consequences and discuss the choices or tax provisions that may apply.

Discuss your plans early

It helps to review the tax consequences before signing agreements. If you have already made a decision, started trading or closed the business, you can still get in touch.

Tell me where things stand and what you have in mind. I will explain how I can help and discuss the work and costs before starting.