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Tips, tools and knowledge for Dutch freelancers. Everything you need to know about taxes, administration and entrepreneurship.

Car odometer and notebook for a mileage log

Administration

How to Keep a Mileage Log Per Trip as a Freelancer (ZZP) 2026

Exactly what the Belastingdienst requires per trip in 2026: date, odometer, addresses, route and purpose. The difference between a private car and a company car, the 500 km rule, the €0.23/km allowance and a practical per-trip routine.

May 17, 202611 min

Photographing a paper receipt with a phone

Administration

Is a Photo of a Receipt Valid for the Belastingdienst? (2026)

Yes — a photo or scan of a receipt is legally accepted and you may throw away the paper. The exact conditions for "conversie" (art. 52 AWR), the rare exceptions, fading thermal receipts and the 7-year retention rule.

May 17, 20269 min

Creating an invoice as a Dutch freelancer

Administration

Creating an Invoice as a Freelancer (ZZP) 2026: Complete Guide with Legal Requirements

Mandatory data, VAT rules (21%/9%/0%/KOR/reverse charge), statutory payment terms, e-invoicing via Peppol/UBL and the 8 most common mistakes. Plus a free generator to make a compliant invoice in 30 seconds.

Freelancer Blog

How to Keep a Mileage Log Per Trip as a Freelancer (ZZP) 2026

Is a Photo of a Receipt Valid for the Belastingdienst? (2026)

Creating an Invoice as a Freelancer (ZZP) 2026: Complete Guide with Legal Requirements

Dutch ZZP Tax Rates 2026: Official Scorecard with Sources

Dutch ZZP Tax Rates 2025: Official Scorecard with Sources

False Self-Employment in the Netherlands 2026: DBA Enforcement Guide for Freelancers & Expats

Fiscal Partnership for ZZP: Tax Benefits for Entrepreneurial Couples (2026)

Avoiding Freelancer Burnout: Work-Life Balance Tips for the Self-Employed

G-Rekening for ZZP in Construction: When Is It Required?

How to Find Clients as a Freelancer: 10 Proven Strategies

Safety Nets for Sick or Pregnant Freelancers: Know Your Options

Can't Pay Your Tax Bill? How Freelancers Can Handle (and Prevent) Cash Crunches

Combining Employment and Freelancing: Tax Rules and Best Practices

Getting a Mortgage as a Freelancer in the Netherlands: Complete Guide 2026

Small Business VAT Scheme (KOR) Explained: Should You Opt for VAT Exemption?

Essential Insurance for Freelancers: Protect Your Business and Income

ZZP vs BV: When Should a Freelancer Incorporate in the Netherlands?

Tax Savings 2026: How Much Should You Save as a Freelancer? [Increased Burden!]

Tax Calendar 2026: All Important Deadlines for Freelancers

Gross to Net Calculator 2026: Calculate Your Net Income as a Freelancer

Calculating Freelance Hourly Rate 2026: Complete Guide with New Tax Rates

Tax Changes 2026: What Every Freelancer Needs to Know

Calculating Freelance Hourly Rate 2025: The Complete Guide for Starting Freelancers

What is an MT940 File? Complete Guide for Freelancers & Accountants

VAT Return for Dummies: Your First Time Step by Step

Help, I Don't Understand VAT! The 10 Most Asked Questions Answered

The 6 Most Expensive VAT Mistakes Freelancers Make (And How to Prevent Them)

VAT with Foreign Clients: EU vs Non-EU Explained

Last Chance: Maximize Income Averaging 2022-2024

Tax Return Freelancers 2025: All Deductions Listed

Gross to Net Calculator 2025: What's Left as a Freelancer?

How Much Tax Should I Save as a Freelancer? [2025 Calculator]

VAT Deadlines 2026: Never Late Again (Important Changes!)

VAT Deadlines 2025: Never Late Again

VAT Calculator 2026: Calculate VAT Including and Excluding

VAT Calculator 2025: Everything About VAT for Freelancers

Freelancer Tips: From Start to Success

Tax Calendar 2025 for Freelancers

Invoices & Payments: The Complete Guide

Pension for Freelancers 2026: More Important Than Ever

Freelancer Contracts: Working Safely Without False Self-Employment

Workplace Deduction & Business Costs: Maximum Savings

Starter Deduction & Self-Employed Deduction: Everything You Need to Know

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