Self-employed in the Netherlands

The session will explain the key steps to register as a freelancer or self-employed professional, including how to choose the most suitable legal form and complete the registration process with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce.

Participants will also learn about their main tax obligations, including income tax, VAT, record-keeping requirements, and important deadlines. The webinar will cover deductible business expenses and the main tax deductions available for entrepreneurs, helping participants understand how to manage their finances more efficiently and avoid common mistakes.
 

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Patricia Santa Cruz is CEO and founder of Tax-In. She holds a DBA from England, an MBA in Accounting and Finance from the Netherlands, and a degree in Economics from Peru. With over 15 years in tax, audit, and finance in the Netherlands, she offers practical guidance on Dutch tax obligations for freelancers.
 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Individuals planning to start freelancing or become self-employed in the Netherlands.
• Recently registered freelancers who want to understand their tax and administrative obligations.
• International professionals or expats considering starting a business in the Netherlands.
• Self-employed professionals who want to better understand deductible expenses and entrepreneur tax deductions.
   

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Understand the key steps to register as a freelancer or self-employed professional in the Netherlands.
• Identify the most common legal business forms and their basic implications.
• Recognize the main tax obligations for freelancers, including income tax, VAT, deadlines, and recordkeeping.
• Distinguish between deductible and non-deductible business expenses.
• Understand the main tax deductions available for entrepreneurs in the Netherlands.

Start your freelance business in the Netherlands with clarity, confidence, and the right tax strategy.

This event is free.

Register here: Self-Employed in the Netherlands , Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 5:00 PM | Meetup