{"id":21158,"date":"2026-02-09T15:52:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/?p=21158"},"modified":"2026-08-18T12:21:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T10:21:50","slug":"free-business-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/en-be\/blog\/free-business-account\/","title":{"rendered":"Accountable Banking: the free business account for the self-employed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>Making business payments often means switching between apps, copying and pasting IBANs, and then matching everything up in your accounts afterwards. That\u2019s now a thing of the past: with Accountable Banking, you can handle all your payments directly within Accountable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>On top of that, Accountable automatically calculates how much money you should set aside for future tax and VAT bills. Not exactly fun, but definitely essential. And did we mention already this business account is 100% free?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-accountable-banking\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">What is Accountable Banking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Accountable Banking is a new banking feature within the Accountable app, made possible by our banking partner <strong>Swan, a European financial institution regulated by the National Bank of Belgium<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Accountable is the first and only provider in Belgium where <strong>all self-employed (natural persons and companies) can open a free* professional account that automatically helps you save for taxes<\/strong>. This brings us one step closer to our goal of making entrepreneurship more accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">With Accountable Banking, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-disc list-outside ml-0 mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Open a <strong>free business account with a Belgian IBAN<\/strong> (no monthly or yearly account fees).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><strong>Pay your taxes<\/strong> or other expenses directly from the app in one click.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Automatically <strong>set money aside for VAT, taxes<\/strong>, and more in convenient \u201cSpaces.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Accept card payments on your phone with <strong>Tap to Pay<\/strong> or by <strong>QR-code<\/strong>, no card terminal needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">You don\u2019t even need a paid Accountable subscription: Accountable Banking is available for everyone in the free plan too. So there\u2019s really no excuse not to open <a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/en-be\/blog\/opening-a-free-professional-bank-account-for-whom-and-how\/\">a professional account<\/a> for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><em>*Accountable Banking itself is completely free, but some transactions, such as international payments, may incur fees in line with Swan\u2019s general terms and conditions. <a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/en-be\/banking\/\">You can find an overview of all possible fees here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-open-a-free-business-account\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">How to open a free business account?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Opening an Accountable Banking account takes just a few seconds in the Accountable app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list list-decimal list-outside ml-0 mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Go to the banking screen in the app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Tap \u201cOpen your business account.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Complete the authentication process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Receive your Belgian IBAN within a few days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Once your account is set up, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-disc list-outside ml-0 mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><strong>Make and receive payments directly from the app<\/strong>, no switching required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><strong>Create \u201cSpaces\u201d<\/strong> and set money aside for VAT, taxes, or upcoming investments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Add your <strong>virtual card to Apple Pay or Google Pay<\/strong> for mobile payments everywhere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><strong>Order a physical Mastercard<\/strong>: free with the MAX plan, or \u20ac7.50 with all other plans (including the free plan). You can choose between a standard design or the purple design featuring our mascot, Aldo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>You don\u2019t receive a physical card by default. You can request a physical card in Settings &gt; Bank Settings &gt; Card Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hero-Banking-EN_BE-1024x786.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21159 rounded-lg max-w-full h-auto my-6\" style=\"width:526px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hero-Banking-EN_BE-1024x786.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hero-Banking-EN_BE-323x248.avif 323w, https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hero-Banking-EN_BE-768x589.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hero-Banking-EN_BE-1536x1179.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hero-Banking-EN_BE-2048x1572.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"accounting-taxes-and-banking-all-in-one-with-accountable\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Accounting, taxes, and banking: all-in-one with Accountable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">The biggest advantage of Accountable Banking is the flow: <strong>you no longer have to switch between your business account, bookkeeping software, and separate payment apps<\/strong>. You can receive and make payments directly in Accountable, which means less copy-pasting (IBANs, amounts, references) and smoother administration overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">On top of that, planning ahead is easier and safer thanks to Spaces. You can automatically set aside money within your account, so important funds aren\u2019t accidentally spent on new gadgets or that expensive course you never actually have time for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">What kinds of Spaces can you create? Think of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-disc list-outside ml-0 mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">A Space for VAT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">A Space for income tax.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">A Space for upcoming investments, e.g. a new laptop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Spaces for recurring expenses like social contributions and insurances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"automatically-set-money-aside-for-upcoming-taxes\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Automatically set money aside for upcoming taxes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">The biggest stress for any self-employed individual? The tax bill you didn&#8217;t see coming. Accountable Banking solves this for you. Because your invoices and expenses already live in the same app as your business account, Accountable calculates the exact amount of income tax you need to set aside, based on your real revenue and costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Every time you get paid, the right amount is automatically moved into a dedicated tax savings account. No guesswork, no fixed percentages that turn out to be too low, and no unpleasant surprises when the deadline arrives. Your tax money is simply there, ready and waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>And when it&#8217;s time to pay? You settle your taxes directly from the app in one click. That&#8217;s something no traditional bank can offer, because only Accountable knows both your account balance and your actual tax position.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio m-0 p-0\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper relative w-full aspect-video mb-6\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full\" title=\"Automatic Tax Savings\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dZ1naatvevY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"get-paid-fast-anywhere\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Get paid fast, anywhere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Work with clients face to face? <strong>Turn your phone into a card terminal with Tap to Pay.<\/strong> Your clients simply tap their card, phone or smartwatch on your phone, and the payment lands in your Accountable Banking account, usually the next business day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">There&#8217;s no terminal to buy or rent and no monthly subscription: you only pay a small fee per transaction (\u20ac0.12 + 1.1% excl. VAT for consumer cards issued in the EEA). Every payment is recorded in your accounting the moment it happens, so your books stay up to date without lifting a finger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"get-started-with-accountable-banking\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Get started with Accountable Banking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Want to finally manage your bookkeeping and payments in one smooth flow, while automatically setting money aside for VAT and taxes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>\u2192 <a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/accountable.app.link\/BCaqa8Jb0ab\">Open your free business account now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio m-0 p-0\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper relative w-full aspect-video mb-6\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full\" title=\"Accountable Banking: The FREE business account for self-employed in Belgium\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RAu81zML5Wo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"received-your-new-iban\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Received your new IBAN?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"using-accountable-banking-as-your-main-account\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Using Accountable Banking as your main account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">If you open a new business account to use as your main account, <strong>it\u2019s best to notify your clients and suppliers as soon as possible<\/strong>. Your <strong><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/en-be\/blog\/which-social-insurance-fund\/\">social security counter office<\/a><\/strong> can assist you with this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>This service is usually free, but sometimes <\/strong>(depending on your social counter office)<strong> a small administrative fee may apply.<\/strong> You can also update your primary account yourself via <strong><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myenterprise.be\/my_enterprise\/\">My Enterprise<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">You should also share your new IBAN with your accountant, clients and suppliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"using-accountable-banking-as-a-secondary-account\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Using Accountable Banking as a secondary account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">As a sole trader (whether full-time, part-time, or a student entrepreneur), you\u2019re allowed to have and use multiple accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>If you want to use Accountable Banking as an extra account, for example, to save for taxes, and not as your official main account, you generally don\u2019t need to notify anyone.<\/strong> If you work with an accountant, it\u2019s still recommended to let them know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>Your Accountable Banking account will be automatically linked to your Accountable account alongside your other accounts. <\/strong>This makes it easy to continue linking transactions to expenses, keeping your bookkeeping organised and straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions-about-accountable-banking-faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Frequently Asked Questions about Accountable Banking (FAQ)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section mb-6\" id=\"faq-question-1770648355813\"><h3 class=\"font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Is Accountable Banking suitable for all self-employed individuals?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 text-black\">Yes, <strong>all Belgian self-employed (both natural persons and companies)<\/strong>, including full-time, part-time, and student entrepreneurs, can open a business account with Accountable Banking. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section mb-6\" id=\"faq-question-1770648404455\"><h3 class=\"font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Is Accountable a bank?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 text-black\"><strong>No. Accountable is not a bank.<\/strong> With Accountable Banking, you can bank directly in the Accountable app, but the account and financial services are provided by our <strong>regulated partner, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swan.io\/terms-of-use\">Swan<\/a>, a European financial institution supervised by the National Bank of Belgium<\/strong>. This ensures the highest standards of security and compliance.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section mb-6\" id=\"faq-question-1770648461929\"><h3 class=\"font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Do I need a paid Accountable subscription to open a business account?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 text-black\">No. Even users on the free Accountable plan can open a free business account!<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section mb-6\" id=\"faq-question-1770648491206\"><h3 class=\"font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Is the business account really 100% free?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 text-black\">The account itself is free for all self-employed users, including those on Accountable\u2019s free plan. There is no opening fee or monthly\/yearly fees. While Accountable Banking is 100% free, Swan may charge fees for certain transactions (e.g., international payments). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/en-be\/banking\/\">More info<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section mb-6\" id=\"faq-question-1770648547972\"><h3 class=\"font-degular scroll-mt-32\">How quickly will I receive my Belgian IBAN?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 text-black\">Once you complete the authentication process, you\u2019ll receive your Belgian IBAN within a few days. From that point, you can start making and receiving payments.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section mb-6\" id=\"faq-question-1770648583405\"><h3 class=\"font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Do I get a physical payment card?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 text-black\">You\u2019ll receive a free virtual card that can be added to your Apple or Google Wallet. You don&#8217;t receive a physical card by default, but you can request one in &#8216;card settings&#8217;. The physical card is free in the MAX plan. For all other plans (including the free plan), a physical card costs \u20ac7.50.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section mb-6\" id=\"faq-question-1770648644240\"><h3 class=\"font-degular scroll-mt-32\">What\u2019s the difference between Accountable Banking and other providers?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 text-black\">The biggest difference is ease of use: with Accountable Banking, <strong>you make payments from the same app where you track your income and expenses<\/strong>. This means <strong>no more switching between apps<\/strong> and less copying of data. On top of that, <strong>Spaces let you automatically set money aside for VAT and taxes<\/strong>, so your reserves grow alongside your income. 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