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17th November 2023 - Read in 9 minutes

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Which professional insurance is worth considering when you’re self-employed?

Having your own business: it’s great to be able to do your own thing, but...

100 ways for freelancers in Belgium to find, get and keep clients

In this article, you can find an extensive list with actionable tips on how freelancers...

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24th October 2023 - Read in 3 minutes

VAT exemption: when and for whom?

You’ve probably heard about the VAT exemption scheme, but what exactly does that mean? And...

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18th September 2023 - Read in 2 minutes

Which business structure should you choose when becoming self-employed in Belgium?

You’ve developed a service or have a product in mind and want to start your...

Progressive tax brackets when you’re self-employed in Belgium

As a self-employed individual with a sole proprietorship, your income is taxed under the personal...

Can you use your (personal) credit card for professional expenses?

If you’re a sole proprietor in Belgium and occasionally use your credit card for business...

8th September 2023 - Read in 5 minutes

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What if you make a loss in your sole proprietorship?

If you’ve just started as a self-employed sole trader in Belgium, it might happen that...

Self-employed in a company? Optimise your salary with meal vouchers!

Meal vouchers are hugely popular in Belgium. About half of Belgian workers enjoy this extra-legal...

Dividends: how to distribute profits when you’re self-employed in a company in Belgium

Is it possible to optimise your salary by paying yourself dividends when you’re self-employed in...

Does buying an electric bike make sense when you’re self-employed?

As a freelancer in Belgium, you’re always looking for ways to optimise your expenses. So,...

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Amortising costs: when and how to do it?

As a business owner, when you deduct your business expenses from your turnover, you have...

21st July 2023 - Read in 4 minutes

How is your Airbnb income taxed in Belgium?

More and more people in Belgium are renting out accommodation on Airbnb. It’s definitely not...

Submitting your VAT return via Intervat as an independent in Belgium

As an independent in Belgium, you have to submit your VAT return periodically. This declaration...

Submitting your income tax return via Tax-on-web as an independent in Belgium

Are you self-employed and planning to file your personal income tax return yourself? It’s absolutely...

Is it mandatory to hire an accountant when you’re self-employed?

To cut a long story short: no. As a self-employed person, there’s no obligation to...

18th July 2023 - Read in 3 minutes

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International VAT obligations: how does it work?

Your business is gaining momentum and becoming known outside Belgium. But what happens with VAT...

21st June 2023 - Read in 3 minutes

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20th June 2023 - Read in 3 minutes

Self-employed in a secondary occupation: 5 tips for your taxes

You probably decided to become self-employed in a secondary occupation because you wanted to earn...

How to deduct your second-hand car

2020 ushered in some changes to the deductibility of car-related expenses, including that of used...

12th May 2023 - Read in 5 minutes

Everything you need to know about using Upwork in Belgium

Are you starting out as a freelancer in Belgium and don’t know where to find...

20th April 2023 - Read in 3 minutes

VAT rules for business purchases within or outside the EU

Do you have to pay VAT if you buy goods or services abroad for your...

7 expenses you can deduct if you work from home

Setting up your own home office is not only practical, it’s also interesting from a...

From sole trader to company: when and how?

When you first become self-employed and don’t have any employees, you often start out as...

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Part-time self-employed? Here’s how to calculate your taxes!

When you earn income from a secondary occupation, this is added to your gross annual...

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18th April 2023 - Read in 4 minutes

How are NFTs taxed?

Do you already have NFTs, or are considering buying some? If so, then make sure...

29th March 2023 - Read in 5 minutes

Don’t miss out on these administrative deadlines as an independent!

As an independent, you’re most likely aware that there are too few (working) hours in...

2nd March 2023 - Read in 5 minutes

5 Tools for creating stylish and on-brand invoices that your clients will love

Being an independent or freelancer comes with a number of administrative matters, such as your...

11th January 2023 - Read in 3 minutes

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All tax declarations made with Accountable are now guaranteed ⭐️

If you get a fine from the Tax Office, we will pay for it. It...

6th September 2022 - Read in 3 minutes

Step by step: registering as self-employed in Belgium

You have finally made the decision to become self-employed, well done! As a first step,...

6th May 2022 - Read in 3 minutes

Can you get parental leave as a self-employed worker? Your rights after birth or adoption

As an entrepreneur, your social contributions typically provide less compared to the social benefits you...

16th March 2022 - Read in 2 minutes

Accountable & Ring Twice partner to help more talented neighbours become successful independents

Ring Twice suppliers can now rely on Accountable to manage their finances as self-employed. The...

5th January 2022 - Read in 3 minutes

Your family allowances as a student self-employed

Are you a (higher education) student and ready to start as an entrepreneur? It is...

9th November 2021 - Read in 3 minutes

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How to modify your VAT return after you submitted it

You had already closed your quarter and submitted your VAT return to Intervat … Suddenly...

14th September 2021 - Read in 2 minutes

Accountable raises €5,7 million to serve the European self-employed

🎙 “Belgian startup raises €5.7 million from two UK investors. That’s a nice Series A,...

11th May 2021 - Read in < 1 minute

Instructions for paying & declaring copyright revenue

Your supplier has sent you an invoice that includes copyright fees: you will find all...

13th April 2021 - Read in 3 minutes

Opening a free professional bank account: for whom and how?

It’s a common question among people that are considering becoming self-employed: is it mandatory to...

2nd April 2021 - Read in 2 minutes

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Press Release: ING to offer Accountable to its starters

Accountable and ING join forces to offer to new self-employed professionals their bank & accounting...

16th February 2021 - Read in 6 minutes

Copyrights revenue for Belgian freelancers

You are software developer, marketeer, creative, writer, translator, or you simply produce original artistic or...

13th January 2021 - Read in 2 minutes

How to deduct (part of) your housing costs

Are you self-employed, in a main or secondary occupation? You probably didn’t wait for 2020...

24th November 2020 - Read in 4 minutes

What is amortization?

A self-employed professional has to invest in order to start and grow their business. These...

1st October 2020 - Read in 3 minutes

The VAT reverse charge: what you need to know as a self-employed professional

The VAT reverse charge is a complicated word for a simple concept. It helps you...

19th August 2020 - Read in 3 minutes

How to draft terms and conditions for your business

You may already have seen these terms and conditions on an invoice or a quote...

12th August 2020 - Read in 2 minutes

The insurances you need as a complementary self-employed

“The complementary self-employed have the same obligations as the full-time self-employed but do not have...

6th August 2020 - Read in 3 minutes

How to deduct your second-hand car?

In 2020, the cars’ taxation underwent a couple of changes. We shed full light on...

14th July 2020 - Read in 3 minutes

How to start as a complementary self-employed in Belgium

Complementary self-employed is the ideal status to top up your income, measure the profitability of...

7th July 2020 - Read in 2 minutes

Why we launch a web version now

We launched Accountable because we felt that a modern, intuitive solution to help the self-employed...

1st July 2020 - Read in 3 minutes

Should you fear a tax audit?

Are you worried about a potential tax audit? Hassan Ayed, one of our partner accountants,...

18th June 2020 - Read in 3 minutes

Jacob McPherson: “the corona crisis gave me the opportunity to finally focus on my brand again”

After starting as a freelancer in New York, in the aftermath of the financial crisis,...

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Your free invoice template, to fill in, designed for self-employed in Belgium

Do you need to figure out how to write your first invoices in Belgium? Download...

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Linda A. Thompson: “I love being a freelance journalist, in spite of the unsustainable rates”

We might be on the brink of a new recession. This time, at the difference...

14th May 2020 - Read in 3 minutes

Becoming self-employed while under unemployment: what are the conditions?

Are you currently receiving unemployment benefits in Belgium and consider starting a self-employed activity? You...

30th April 2020 - Read in 2 minutes

Accountable launches in Germany

It is now official: this week, Accountable launches in Germany. We have always envisioned Accountable...

22nd April 2020 - Read in 3 minutes

5 questions to ask your accountants these days (and their replies)

You deserve accurate answers to the tax and accounting questions you have today. You also...

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Complementary self-employed and in economic unemployment: what are your possibilities?

More than one complementary self-employed person today is faced with this question: “If my employer...

1st April 2020 - Read in 2 minutes

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Briana Stuart: “I dance to keep the joy of moving alive”

Briana Stuart: You may know her as a choreographer, a dancer, or a teacher. Across...

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Independent? Put these dates in your diary for 2023!

The life of an independent professional tends to be very hectic and it’s not always...

7th February 2020 - Read in 3 minutes

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Everything you need to know about professional expenses 💸

It’s more than likely that you’ve already heard someone tell you to “keep your receipts...

5th July 2019 - Read in 4 minutes

Our tips on social contributions for self-employed workers

Social contributions are yet another payment: as a self-employed, you are expected to pay these...

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Ready to become self-employed in a secondary occupation?

Self-employed in a secondary occupation is a great way to test a new idea while...