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8 Subsidies For Self-Employed ZZP'ers In The Netherlands

Self-employed professionals are known as ZZP'ers in the Netherlands. T...

Xolo
21 jan 2026

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Asset Depreciation: What Freelancers Need To Know

There’s no greater feeling around tax time than landing the perfect re...

Xolo
21 jan 2026

The ZZPer’s Ultimate Guide: Freelancing In The Netherlands

It’s easy to see why the Netherlands has become such a hotspot for exp...

Xolo
21 jan 2026

The Future for Freelancers in the Netherlands: Optimistic De...

Freelancers (zzp’ers) in the Netherlands are entering 2026 with a rema...

Xolo
21 jan 2026

How To Obtain A Dutch VAT Number As A Self-Employed Person

Obtaining your VAT number in the Netherlands will allow you to charge,...

Xolo
21 jan 2026

The Freelancer’s Guide To Paying Taxes in The Netherlands

Working as a ZZP’er (freelancer) in the Netherlands has its buffet of ...

Xolo
20 jan 2026

2026 Tax Benefits For Freelancers In The Netherlands

Freelancers, or ZZP’ers as they’re known in the Netherlands, need to s...

Xolo
20 jan 2026
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Deductible Expenses For Your ZZP Business In The Netherlands

Running a business as a ZZP’er (zelfstandige zonder personeel) or free...

Xolo
20 jan 2026

What ZZPers Should Know About KOR

As a freelancer (ZZP'er) in the Netherlands, understanding the tax lan...

Xolo
19 jan 2026

Navigating & Understanding Double Taxation As A ZZP’er

For expat freelancers in the Netherlands, working internationally ofte...

Xolo
19 jan 2026

The Netherland’s ZZP’er Guide to Working in Construction

Whether you’re a local Dutch carpenter or an expat engineer, working a...

Xolo
19 jan 2026

Moving to the Netherlands on a DAFT Visa: The ZZP Checklist

Starting fresh in the Netherlands under the DAFT visa as a ZZP’er (zel...

Xolo
20 okt 2025

The Dutch Freelancer’s Guide to Ensure VAT can be Reclaimed

Reducing your tax bill is perhaps one of the greatest superpowers a fr...

Xolo
04 sep 2025

Grace Over Grind: Faith, Freedom & the Future of Solopre...

In this Xolopreneur portrait, we delve into the inspiring journey of a...

Xolo
24 jun 2025

29 Hours a Week: What Freelancers in the Netherlands are Bil...

The Netherlands has made quite the stir in the global freelance commun...

Xolo
10 jun 2025

Holland’s ZZP Knowledge Worker Rise Means Opportunity in 202...

The world of freelancing is changing, and the Netherlands is at the fo...

Xolo
06 jun 2025

Freelance Hourly Rates 2025: Insight Into the Netherlands

Freelancing in the Netherlands, also known locally as being a Zelfstan...

Xolo
19 mei 2025

Xolo vs Moneybird: Dutch Freelancer’s Best Accounting Tool

Freelancers and ZZP’ers in the Netherlands face a unique challenge whe...

Xolo
08 mei 2025

Meet Chris del Camino - A Musical Swiss Army Knife

From coast-to-coast tours in the U.S. to a new life in Amsterdam, Chri...

Xolo
25 apr 2025

Freelancing in The Netherlands: Pros & Cons of Being a Z...

Among the many wondering if “Freelancing is the right choice” for you?

Xolo
01 apr 2025
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