CAO Wage Rise 2026: What It Means for You
Dutch collective wages rose 4.0% in Q3 2026. Find out what this means for your freelance rate or SME payroll costs — and how to respond smartly.
Read more →Knowledge Base: time tracking & invoicing
Practical articles for freelancers and small teams in the Netherlands.
Subscribe via RSSSet Up Digital Post from Dutch Tax Authority
Learn how to set up digital post from the Dutch Tax Authority in two portals — and never miss a tax assessment, refund or surcharge again.
Read more →Redundancy for Economic Reasons: SME Guide
A practical guide for SME employers on economic redundancy: the mirror principle, collective dismissal rules, and why accurate HR records are essential.
Read more →Tax Plan 2027 for Freelancers: What Changes?
The Dutch Tax Plan 2027 cuts the self-employed deduction to €900 and raises mileage to €0.25/km. What does it mean for your admin and invoicing?
Read more →Staff Shortages: 6 Practical Solutions for SMEs
Struggling with staff shortages? Discover 6 practical steps to manage capacity, reduce admin, and keep your SME running smoothly.
Read more →Time Tracking & GDPR: What Uber's Fine Teaches You
Uber's €825m GDPR fine affects more than big tech. Learn how automated time tracking decisions put your SME at risk and how to stay compliant.
Read more →Set Up Digital Post from Dutch Tax Authority
Learn how to activate digital correspondence from the Dutch Tax Authority in under 10 minutes — step-by-step guide for business owners and freelancers.
Read more →Payroll Tax 2027: What Changes for Employers?
Three payroll tax changes take effect in January 2027. Find out what they mean for your payroll, company cars, and freelancer contracts.
Read more →GDPR Templates for SMEs 2026: Get Compliant
Free GDPR templates for SMEs and freelancers: set up your processing register and privacy statement quickly with official Dutch DPA templates.
Read more →Leave Planning for Small Employers: Stay in Control
Practical guide for small employers on leave planning in 2026: legal rules, step-by-step approach, and tools to stay in control all year round.
Read more →Mileage Allowance 2026: How to Process €0.25/km
The tax-free mileage allowance rises to €0.25/km from 1 January 2026. Learn what changes, what records HMRC-equivalent requires, and how to handle
Read more →GDPR Fines Going Public: What It Means for You
GDPR fines may soon be published by law. Learn what this means for freelancers and SMEs, and how to protect your reputation and stay compliant.
Read more →GDPR Automated Decisions: Uber's €825m Fine Explained
Uber was fined €825m for automated GDPR decisions affecting drivers. Learn what Article 22 means for your platform and how to stay compliant.
Read more →Payroll Tax 2027: What Changes for Employers?
The Dutch Tax Authority has published its first 2027 payroll tax newsletter. Find out what changes and how to keep your administration compliant.
Read more →Online Reviews for Business Owners: Dos & Don'ts
What can SMEs and freelancers do to build their review profile — and when can you act against a false review? A clear guide to the rules.
Read more →Soft Skills in Project Management: People Matter
Discover why communication, empathy, and critical thinking make or break projects — and how to combine soft skills with smart project tools.
Read more →Leave Planning With Staff Shortages: Stay in Control
Staff shortages make leave planning critical. Learn practical steps to centralise requests, track balances and avoid understaffing — with the right tools.
Read more →AI Act & Time Tracking Software: What Changes?
From 2 August 2026, EU AI Act transparency rules apply to SMEs using AI-powered time tracking or invoicing tools. Here's what you need to do.
Read more →Digital Transformation for SMEs: Work Smarter
Discover how SMEs can start digital transformation step by step — from time tracking to invoicing — using one integrated platform instead of scattered
Read more →Debtor Management: Protect Your Cash Flow
Protect your cash flow with smart debtor management. Learn your legal rights, spot risk signals early, and get paid faster as a freelancer or SME.
Read more →Ransomware & Small Businesses: Protect Your Records
Ransomware hits freelancers and small businesses hard. Learn what to do, when to report a breach, and how to protect your admin today.
Read more →New Dutch Tax Authority IBANs from 1 May 2026
The Dutch Tax Authority switches to Rabobank on 1 May 2026. Update your IBAN before the deadline to avoid payment delays and penalties.
Read more →CRM Data Security: What Supply Chain Risks Teach You
A data breach doesn't have to start with you. Learn how to protect customer data across your supply chain and meet GDPR obligations as an SME or
Read more →AI Tools & Project Privacy: What SMEs Must Know
Using AI in agile project management? Learn the key privacy risks, GDPR rules, and practical guidelines for freelancers and SMEs in 2026.
Read more →Leave Hours Tracking: Stay in Control in August
August is the busiest leave month of the year. Learn four steps to track leave hours accurately and keep your team planning on track.
Read more →Project Hours & Post-Calculation: Better Quotes
Learn how to track project hours by task, run post-project calculations, and turn real data into profitable quotes. Practical steps for freelancers and
Read more →GDPR & Time Tracking: Legal Basis, Location Data
GDPR rules for time tracking explained: choose the right legal basis, handle location data lawfully, and apply correct retention periods.
Read more →Home Working Allowance 2026: Tax-Free Amount
From January 2026, employers may pay €2.45 per home working day tax-free. Learn how to register correctly and avoid payroll errors.
Read more →EU Platform Work Directive: Employment Presumption
The EU Platform Work Directive creates a legal employment presumption for freelancers. Learn what it means for your business and how to prepare now.
Read more →Payment Terms & Collection Costs: Get Paid Faster
Learn how Dutch payment terms and debt collection rules work — and how to use them to get paid faster as a freelancer or SME owner.
Read more →Holiday Leave 2026: Expiry on 1 July Explained
Statutory holiday days built up in 2025 expire on 1 July 2026. Learn the rules, your notification duty, and how to keep your leave records compliant.
Read more →Flex Worker Security Act: What Changes?
The Dutch Flex Worker Security Act reshapes on-call contracts from late 2026. Learn what it means for HR, time tracking, and your obligations as an
Read more →Minimum Wage 2026: What the Rise Means for You
The Dutch statutory minimum hourly wage rises twice in 2026, reaching €14.99. Learn what SME employers and freelancers must do to stay compliant.
Read more →Absence Registration: Employer Obligations Explained
Learn what the Dutch Gatekeeper Act requires for absence registration, which deadlines apply, and how to avoid costly UWV wage sanctions.
Read more →Four-Day Week: Make It Work with Time Tracking
Learn how accurate time tracking makes the four-day working week measurable, compliant and sustainable for SMEs and freelancers.
Read more →Mandatory e-Invoicing (ViDA): What Changes for You?
The EU's ViDA directive makes e-invoicing mandatory from 2030. Learn what changes for freelancers and SMEs — and how to prepare your time tracking now.
Read more →NIS2 & Cybersecurity for SMEs: What to Know
NIS2 affects SMEs and freelancers through supply chain obligations. Learn what the Dutch Cybersecurity Act means for your business before August 2026.
Read more →Dutch DBA Act 2026: protect yourself from sham self-employment
The Dutch Tax Authority now actively enforces the DBA Act. Learn how freelancers and clients can protect themselves with proper time tracking and
Read more →GDPR & Generative AI: What Freelancers Must Know
GDPR guidelines for generative AI and the EU AI Act explained for freelancers and SMEs. Know your obligations before August 2026.
Read more →Construction CBA Time Tracking: What You Must Log
The CAO Bouw & Infra 2025–2027 requires separate logging of working hours, travel time and rest periods. Learn how the 13-hour rule works and stay
Read more →1,225-Hour Criterion: How to Track It Correctly
Claiming the self-employed tax deduction? You need 1,225 hours logged correctly. Learn what counts, what doesn't, and how to stay audit-proof all year.
Read more →Wtta 2027: what certification means for time tracking
From 2027, Dutch staffing agencies must be certified under the Wtta. Learn what this means for your time tracking and how to prepare for a compliance
Read more →Eurovignette abolished 2026: what changes for transport operators?
From 1 July 2026, the Eurovignette is abolished in the Netherlands and replaced by a new kilometre-based lorry charge. Here's what it means for you.
Read more →Box 1, 2 and 3 for freelancers: tax rules 2026 explained
Box 1, 2 and 3 income tax for freelancers in 2026: rates, exemptions and what each box means for your tax bill. Clear overview with practical tips.
Read more →Vehicle tax for business owners 2026: what changes from July?
From 1 July 2026, vehicle tax rules change for business owners in the Netherlands. Discover how the 50% van discount, new lorry levy and EV changes
Read more →Minimum hourly rate for freelancers: what changes in 2025–2027?
No statutory minimum rate yet in 2025, but from 2027 a floor of €38/hour is expected. Find out what the changes mean for freelancers and how to prepare.
Read more →Tax-free mileage allowance 2026: what changes for freelancers?
The tax-free mileage allowance rises to €0.25 per km in 2026. Find out what changes for freelancers, which journeys qualify, and how to keep a watertight m
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