What is the VAT on gift card sales?

Do you have a sole proprietorship and sell gift cards? If so, at the time of the sale you must first look at the VAT rate on the products and/or services you offer. Gift card for something at one VAT rate? Then you may immediately enter that gift card as a sale/income on which you […]

What is the best start date for a business?

You’ve made up your mind: you’re starting a sole proprietorship! But do you do so immediately or could it be smart to wait a little while? Which start date for your company number? 📅 Short answer: it doesn’t matter! The decision has been made, just go for it! Long answer: there are some things you […]

‘Dexxter was the best choice for me as a student entrepreneur!’

2 years ago, student Timothy Van Ostaijen started his own marketing agency. He went looking for an accountant but came back from a bare journey. Dexxter to the rescue. What exactly do you do as a student entrepreneur? Timothy: ‘I run Onlimited, an agency that helps entrepreneurs and organisations with their strategic online communications. Our […]

A yearly check-up as a self-employed student

As long as you are a self-employed student, the social insurance fund has to check every year whether you are still entitled to the statute. This is important to maintain your advantageous self-employed student status. Fortunately, your social insurance fund carries out a spontaneous check every year, so you don’t have to think about it […]

Do you receive an income statement?

A lot of self-employed people receive periodic statements of income from their clients. Usually this is a monthly overview, on the basis of which the payment will follow. In this form, also known as self-billing, it is the client who informs how much can be charged, with an accompanying overview of the services provided. Practical […]

How much am I allowed to earn as a self-employed person in a secondary occupation?

Are you considering working in a secondary occupation on top of your permanent job? Or are you already self-employed in a secondary occupation, but are you wondering how many hours you are allowed to work, and what is your maximum income? As well as what role expenses, social security contributions and taxes play? Dexxter gives […]

Bicycle allowance for sole proprietorships

Being self-employed with a sole proprietorship also allows you to take advantage of a bicycle allowance. We explain below what you need to pay attention to, what type of travel qualifies and why a trip administration is crucial. This kilometer allowance can also be used in addition to the purchase of an (electric) bike. You […]

Is an advance payment a professional expense?

No, an advance payment on your personal income tax is not a deductible professional expense. Want to know more about prepayments on your personal income tax? Find out here. It is not a professional expense because it is actually personal income tax, which you will pay in advance (in part) via prepayment. Personal income tax […]

Is passed-on VAT also an expense?

No, the VAT that you pass on to the VAT authorities is not a professional expense. In the accounts of a sole proprietorship, you do not have to do anything with that transferred amount, nor do you have to do anything with the VAT return itself after filing. Why is passing on VAT not a […]

What is a flat-rate expense allowance for the self-employed?

As a self-employed person, you can choose to use professional expenses that you enter in your accounts using receipts or invoices. The sum of these costs is deducted from your turnover. On the remaining profit you will be taxed. You can also opt to use flat-rate expenses. This is a fixed percentage of costs that […]