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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...

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22 jan 2026

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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
22 jan 2026

Why Self-Employed Pros Use An Accountant In The Netherlands

The Netherlands makes running a solo business rewarding. Thousands of ...

Xolo
22 jan 2026

5 Steps To Register A Sole-Proprietorship In The Netherlands

Starting a business as a sole proprietor (Eenmanszaak, in Dutch) in th...

Xolo
22 jan 2026

How To Simplify Your Quarterly Tasks – With Xolo!

One, two, four times a year? Freelancers and entrepreneurs across the ...

Xolo
22 jan 2026

The Highly Skilled Migrant Visa in the Netherlands: Everythi...

The Highly Skilled Migrant (HSM) visa is one of the most sought-after ...

Xolo
22 jan 2026

Avoid These 8 Common Mistakes ZZP’ers Make In The Netherland...

ZZP’ers (zelfstandige zonder personeel) are afforded incredible flexib...

Xolo
22 jan 2026
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Expert Value: Xolo’s Guide To Setting Freelance Rates

Hey there, freelancer! It’s time to unlock the secrets of setting rate...

Xolo
22 jan 2026

Understanding KVK Numbers, VAT Numbers, And VAT ID Numbers

When starting a business in the Netherlands, you’ll quickly encounter ...

Xolo
22 jan 2026

DAFT Explained: What ZZP’ers Need To Know

If you’re a U.S. citizen considering freelancing or starting a busines...

Xolo
22 jan 2026

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

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

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
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