Closing your sole proprietorship: what to do with your assets, depreciations and VAT?

When you decide to discontinue your sole proprietorship, there is more to it than just paperwork. You are not only stopping invoicing, but also ending a period full of plans, stress, and pride. Of course, you still have to report your closure to the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE) and the VAT administration. You can […]

The 5 best tools for tracking your time as a freelancer

As a freelancer, time seems to slip through your fingers. You quickly start a task, and suddenly it’s noon. Where did your morning go? Time tracking doesn’t help you control yourself, but it does help you gain insight — into your projects, your planning, and especially your income. In this blog, you will discover five […]

Income for the self-employed: profits or benefits?

You have become self-employed. The income is being received in your bank account. But that is not the end of the story. This income must also be correctly declared in your tax return. The tax return refers to ‘profits’ and ‘benefits’, but what do those terms mean? What do profits mean? Profits are income from […]

Helping your partner in their business? Still advantageous from a tax perspective!

As a self-employed person, you can sometimes be extremely busy. Your partner may occasionally lend a hand. But what if your partner helps out in your business on a(n) (almost) full-time basis? What does the tax situation look like in that case, and what are the pros and cons? If your partner helps out in […]

Laid off as a self-employed in a secondary activity?

Oh no, you’ve been laid off or you resigned. This period is never easy, especially if you also have a secondary self-employed activity, as you’ve now lost your main job. Many questions can arise when you lose your main job: what happens to your unemployment benefits? Can you continue your secondary activity? And what are […]

Social PSPS and ordinary PSPS, the difference

Are you a self-employed person searching for ways to build up a comfortable pension? Well, the Free Supplementary Pension for the Self-Employed (VAPZ) is an excellent option to achieve that goal. But did you know that there are two types: an ordinary PSPS and a social PSPS? Let’s dive into the details of these two […]

Types of supplementary pension for the self-employed

The Private Supplementary Pension for the Self-Employed (VAPZ) The VAPZ is a popular pension savings formula for self-employed people in main occupation. Each year, you can deposit a maximum of 8.17% of your taxable income into the (ordinary) VAPZ, with a ceiling of €3,965.77 in 2024. Are you self-employed in secondary occupation? Then you can […]

6 factors affecting your freelance rate

There are many factors that can cause your freelance rate to be affected. In this blog article, we explain which things can make you question more or less for your services! Influencing factors on your daily freelance rate 📉 There are a lot of factors that can influence your rate. Here are some important considerations: […]

The impact of inflation on your sole proprietors

What is inflation and how to recognise it 🔎 Inflation is a phenomenon in which the general prices of goods and services increase over a certain period. ? In other words, your purchasing power decreases because you can purchase less with the same amount of money. Let’s illustrate this with a simple example: Suppose you […]

Freelancer daily rate increase, how to proceed?

In times of inflation and rising living costs, it is crucial to periodically review your freelancer daily rate. Even a small increase in your expenses for office supplies, insurance or other operating costs can have a significant impact on your profit margin in the long term. Find out in this article how best to proceed […]