{"id":20281,"date":"2025-12-26T12:15:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T11:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/help-center\/how-do-i-create-my-invoice-with-copyright-in-accountable\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T17:27:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T15:27:31","slug":"how-do-i-create-my-invoice-with-copyright-in-accountable","status":"publish","type":"help_center","link":"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/en-be\/help-center\/how-do-i-create-my-invoice-with-copyright-in-accountable\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I create my invoice with copyright in Accountable?"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the 2026 income year onwards, flat-rate expense deductions on copyright income will no longer be available to everyone. In principle, they will be reserved for people who hold a valid Arts Certificate<\/b> for the relevant activity. If you do not have this attestation, flat-rate expenses can no longer be applied, which may increase the tax due on this income. Accountable has of course been updated accordingly. <\/p>\n

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You will find all the information regarding copyright in this article<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udea8 To ensure that the withholding tax is calculated correctly, you must therefore indicate in Accountable whether or not you hold an Arts Certificate<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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\u26a0\ufe0f It is therefore essential that you indicate in Accountable whether you are the holder of an Arts Certificate<\/b> from the web version.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Where and how can I indicate whether or not I hold an Arts Certificate? <\/b><\/h3>\n

\u27a1\ufe0f You must do this in Settings > Taxes<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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1\ufe0f\u20e3 You do not have an Arts Certificate \u274c :<\/b><\/h4>\n

You must answer \u201cNo\u201d<\/b> to the question: \u201cAs of 2026, copyright income needs an arts certificate for lump sum deductions. Do you have one?\u201d<\/i><\/b> and then click Save<\/b> to apply the change.<\/p>\n

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2\ufe0f\u20e3 You do have an Arts Work Certificate \u2705:<\/b><\/h4>\n

You must answer \u201cYes\u201d<\/b> to the question: \u201cAs of 2026, copyright income needs an arts certificate for lump sum deductions. Do you have one?”<\/i><\/b>
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\u26a0\ufe0f Don\u2019t forget to answer the question: \u201cWhat is the validity period of your Arts Work Attestation?\u201d<\/b> and then click Save<\/b> to apply the change.<\/p>\n

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\u27a1\ufe0f Once these steps have been completed, your account will be correctly configured and the flat-rate expenses will be applied or not, depending on your situation.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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1. Here are the steps to create an invoice with copyright <\/b><\/h1>\n

1.1. Click on \u201cCreate an invoice\u201d:<\/b><\/h2>\n
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1.2. First, add a client to your invoice:<\/b><\/h2>\n
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