Rules, rules, rules. Less regulatory burden in theory and in practice?

In a Previous article we discussed what the 2026 coalition agreement could mean for you as an entrepreneur in fiscal terms. An important point that emerged from the coalition agreement was reducing the regulatory burden placed on entrepreneurs, citizens, professionals and the semi-government sector...

Sustainable investing in 2026

Elektrische bedrijfswagens, energiezuinige machines of een duurzaam bedrijfspand: Steeds meer ondernemers investeren in duurzaamheid. Dat is niet alleen goed voor het milieu, maar kan ook financieel aantrekkelijk zijn. In 2026 biedt de overheid opnieuw verschillende subsidies en fiscale voordelen...

Goodbye barcodes

For decades, barcodes have been used to quickly scan products at the checkout. Nevertheless, this well-known system is slowly coming to an end: from 2027, the current barcodes on products will be replaced by QR codes. More and more companies are switching to the new technology. In this article, you...

Combining self-employment with work as employee, does it pay off?

Combining self-employment with work as employee, does it pay off?

Pseudo self-employment, AOV and the self-employed deduction: The state of affairs for self-employed people in 2026

As a self-employed person in The Netherlands, you will not have missed the fact that there are quite a few changes happening with the laws and regulations. Pseudo self-employment is a hot topic. There seems to be no legal dividing line between real entrepreneurship and disguised paid employment...

Tax Plan 2026: Changes for Director-Major Shareholders (DGA)

As is generally the case 2026 begins with a number of fiscal changes. In the Netherlands, a Director–Major Shareholder (DGA) is a director who owns a substantial shareholding in the company. Are you a DGA? Would like to know more about the changes as of January 1st?  In this article Artlupa...