Dutch bookkeeping & taxes, explained in plain English.
Bookkeeping, btw (VAT) returns, income tax returns and annual accounts for international entrepreneurs, with fixed monthly fees and one personal contact who explains everything clearly.
- Fixed monthly fees
- Everything explained in English
- Answers within one working day
- 25 years of finance experience
Who I help
Entrepreneurs who moved to the Netherlands, or work with international teams, and want their Dutch administration done right without having to decode Dutch tax jargon.
Freelancers (ZZP)
Consultants, developers, designers, coaches and other self-employed professionals with an eenmanszaak.
Bookkeeping for freelancers →Small BV's
Owner-run BV's and small Dutch companies that need reliable monthly bookkeeping, annual accounts and corporate tax returns.
Bookkeeping for BV's →Just getting started
Registered at the KvK recently, or about to? Start with the right setup for btw, bookkeeping and reserving tax from day one.
Ask about getting started →What's included
One practical service for your whole Dutch administration, so nothing falls between the cracks.
- Bookkeeping in online software with automatic bank feeds
- Quarterly btw (VAT) returns and EU sales listings
- Income tax returns for freelancers
- Annual accounts, KvK filing and corporate tax returns for BV's
- Clear quarterly updates: your result and how much tax to set aside
- Explanations of letters and assessments from the Belastingdienst
You book, I check
from €45 / month
I do your bookkeeping
from €85 / month
Freelancer prices, excl. 21% btw. The annual tax return is priced separately.
View all pricesHow it works
From first call to a calm, organised administration in three steps.
Free Tax Health Check
A 30-minute video call about your business, your current setup and your deadlines. You get practical tips straight away.
Clear proposal
Within one working day you receive a one-page proposal with the right package and a fixed monthly price.
Onboarding and done
We set up your software and bank feed together. From then on, your returns are filed on time and you always know where you stand.
Senior finance expertise for small businesses
I'm Gabi Sebők. For 25 years I worked inside the finance teams of international companies, most recently as an interim finance leader responsible for reporting and Dutch compliance. I started English Bookkeeper because I kept meeting talented freelancers and founders who were losing sleep over Dutch tax rules they couldn't read.
With me you get one personal contact, clear explanations and the rigour of corporate finance, at a price that suits a small business.
More about meFrequently asked questions
Do I need a bookkeeper as a freelancer in the Netherlands?
It isn't mandatory, but Dutch VAT (btw) returns, income tax rules and deadlines are easy to get wrong, especially when the letters from the Belastingdienst are in Dutch. Many freelancers do their own invoicing and let a bookkeeper check the figures and file the returns.
What is included in the monthly fee?
Processing or checking your bookkeeping, your quarterly btw returns, email support within one working day and reminders for your deadlines. The annual income tax return (freelancers) or annual accounts and corporate tax return (BV's) is a separate yearly fee.
Which bookkeeping software do you use?
I work with modern online bookkeeping software with an English interface and automatic bank feeds, so you can send invoices and upload receipts from your phone. If you already use a package, we can discuss whether to keep it.
Can I switch from my current bookkeeper during the year?
Yes. Many clients switch at the start of a new quarter or financial year. I take over your opening figures and set everything up during onboarding.
Do you only work in English?
English is the default, but Dutch is fine too. I also speak Hungarian.
Book your free 30-minute Dutch Tax Health Check
A video call to look at your btw setup, your income tax situation and your upcoming deadlines. No obligation, and you'll leave with practical tips either way.