19/09/2025
✅ In the Netherlands, many starting entrepreneurs choose the EMZ form. It’s simple, fast, and inexpensive. On top of that, EMZ offers tax benefits that help reduce payments to the budget. But there are situations when it’s safer and more profitable to open a BV. Here’s a real story:
💻 Alexey moved to the Netherlands from Ukraine 🇺🇦 and works as a freelancer in IT. He earns well and wanted to officially register his activities. At first, he thought about EMZ — that’s what almost everyone does. But during a consultation at Nalog.nl, it turned out that almost all of his income comes from one large client.
⚠️ In such cases, the tax authorities may classify entrepreneurship as fictitious: it looks like freelancing, but in reality it resembles regular employment. And then not only the entrepreneur, but also the client can face problems — fines and questions from the tax office.
🏢 Alexey truly works for himself, but proving this is difficult. To avoid risks, we suggested another option — registering a BV.
💶 And it turned out to be not only safer but also more profitable. Alexey’s income is around €150,000 per year. And starting from about €120,000, a BV becomes the smarter choice: the corporate tax rate is lower than income tax, and EMZ tax deductions no longer cover the difference.
👍 In the end, Alexey not only opened a BV with our help but also entrusted us with the accounting support for his company. Now he can fully focus on his work, while we take care of the taxes.
✨ If you’re also thinking about opening a BV but are afraid of getting lost in the rules, join our seminar “Business in the Netherlands: Opening a BV.” We’ll explain all the details, benefits, and answer your questions in person.
👉 Registration via the link https://www.nalog.nl/shkola/biznes/seminar-otkrytie-bv/