Answers to your questions

An accountant keeps your financial administration up to date, takes care of your VAT return and tax returns, and advises you on your figures. At SMG this means, in practice: processing your incoming and outgoing invoices, filing periodic VAT returns, submitting your income tax or corporate tax return and, where applicable, handling your payroll administration and annual accounts.

It's not mandatory: as a sole trader you're allowed to do your own administration and tax returns. In practice, many sole traders still choose an accountant to save time, avoid mistakes and not miss any deductions or filing deadlines. Whether it's worth it for you depends on your turnover, how much time you want to spend on it and how confident you feel about the tax rules.

We work for entrepreneurs in every industry and legal structure, from sole traders and freelancers to partnerships (VOF) and private limited companies (BV). Whether you've just started or have been in business for years, we tailor our services to your situation.

No, we work for entrepreneurs across the whole of the Netherlands. Our office is in Zaandam, but thanks to our online way of working we can help you wherever you are. We never meet many of our clients in person, yet contact still stays personal and fast.

You get an answer within one business day. You have a fixed point of contact with us who knows your situation, reachable by phone, email or WhatsApp. No queues, no call centres.

Yes. Through our bookkeeping app you can easily photograph receipts and invoices and send them straight through. We link your bank account to your bookkeeping, so everything is read in automatically. That way your administration always stays up to date.

Yes, that's no problem at all. We include both your income from employment and your result as an entrepreneur in your income tax return, so you don't have to deal with two separate processes.

An accountant/bookkeeper handles your ongoing administration, VAT returns and tax returns and advises you on them; "accountant" isn't a protected title in the Dutch sense, but it's a profession we work in every day. A registered auditor (RA/AA) can additionally issue a statutory audit statement for annual accounts, something only a portion of entrepreneurs need. For most sole traders, partnerships and BVs, an accountant like SMG is sufficient; if your annual accounts require an audit, we'll refer you to a registered auditor.

Costs you incur for your business are generally (partly) deductible, think of office costs, travel expenses, professional literature, insurance and equipment. Exactly which costs are deductible, and for what part, depends on your situation, legal structure and the type of cost; special rules apply, for example, to mixed-use costs and investments. We're happy to assess this specifically for your business.

As an entrepreneur you generally charge VAT on your turnover and can reclaim the VAT you've paid on business costs yourself. You pay the difference to the Belastingdienst periodically, usually every quarter. Which VAT rate applies (21%, 9% or 0%) and whether an exemption applies differs per product, service and industry. We take care of your VAT return and assess which rules apply to you.

We work with a fixed monthly fee. For a sole trader business this starts from €89 per month, for a partnership (VOF) from €119 per month and for a BV from €149 per month (a "Werk-BV" from €199 per month). The exact price depends on your situation. During a free introductory call we'll tell you exactly what it will cost you.

No. We work with a fixed monthly fee so you know exactly where you stand in advance. No surprises afterwards and no unexpected bills. What we agree on is what you pay.

We take care of most of the switch for you. After the introductory call we get in touch with your current accountant, arrange the transfer of your file and set everything up. We only need a few basic details from you, so the transition goes as smoothly as possible.

You can switch at any moment, even in the middle of the financial year. We make sure the transition goes smoothly and that nothing falls through the cracks. There's no need to wait for the calendar year to end.

After the introductory call we need a few basic details from you, such as your Chamber of Commerce (KvK) registration and access to your administration. We guide you step by step so you know exactly what's needed.

Yes. We take care of your VAT return, income tax return and, where applicable, corporate tax return. Everything is filed with the Belastingdienst correctly and on time, so you don't need to think about any of it.

Absolutely. We take care of the complete payroll administration, from payslips to payroll tax returns. Whether you have one employee or a whole team, we arrange it correctly and on time.

Yes. We guide starters through registering with the Chamber of Commerce (KvK), choosing the right legal structure and setting up their administration. On request, we can also draw up a business plan for you.

We work with InformerOnline and are a certified InformerOnline advisor. We link this package to your bank account, so transactions are read in automatically and you always have insight into your current figures yourself as well.

Yes, we can also take care of and catch up on overdue returns from previous years. Get in touch, and we'll first map out what still needs to be done and tackle it for you in a structured way.