Subcontracting as a professional expence

Subcontracting includes all services that you hire from external parties to support or expand your business activities. This can range from technical support provided by a consultant to tasks that you have specifically performed by a subcontractor. It is important that these services are directly related to your business activities and are resold to your customers.

Examples of subcontracting by profession

• Administrative expert: Hiring an accountant for specialised financial tasks.
• Garage mechanic: Calling in a specialist for complex repairs.
• Self-employed in construction: Renting an electrician or plumber to specifically perform work.
• Marketer: Collaborating with a graphic designer or copywriter.
• Animal carer: Hiring a trainer for animal behaviour training specifically.
• Event manager: Contracting a caterer or lighting technician.
• Financial expert: Hiring an IT consultant for financial software.
• Self-employed person in the hospitality industry: Hiring a guest chef for special events.
• Childcare: Hire an educational expert for workshops.
• Management consultant: Collaborate with an IT consultant for business transformations.
• Care worker and nurse: Hire a specialist for specifically medical treatments.
• Therapist: Contract other therapist for specialised treatments.
• Artist: Collaborate with a gallery for art exhibitions.
• Seller: Hire a marketing consultant for promotional campaigns.
• Driver: Collaborate with a logistics planner.
• Store operator: Hire a merchandiser for product displays.
• Estate agent: Collaborate with a property photographer.
• Nutrition specialist: Contract a nutritionist for specialised diets.

Subcontracting as a deductible professional expense

The costs for services provided by subcontractors and consultants can be considered professional expenses, which means you can deduct them 100% from your taxes.

Register the expenses in your accounting system: Record all subcontracting costs in your accounting system under the appropriate category. This makes it easier to deduct these costs on your tax return.