VAT return
With the right rate for your own work and your commissions
More about this serviceBookkeeping for visual artists
Accountant for visual artists
You sell work through a gallery, at a fair or from your studio, and alongside that come grants, commissions and sometimes a prize. TaxMate takes care of all your bookkeeping, with a dedicated bookkeeper who knows how income in the arts works. Fixed monthly price, cancellable monthly.
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Sound familiar?
Sound familiar?
The questions we hear most from painters, sculptors, photographers and other visual artists who work for themselves.
Is it 9% or 21% VAT?
What do I do with a grant or prize?
Is this a business or a hobby?
Selling through a gallery
Specific to your sector
What we look out for with artists
Standard freelancer bookkeeping often falls just short for artists. These are the points we go through with every artist.
The right VAT rate per sale
If you supply a work of art you made yourself, the 9% rate usually applies. Commissions and services such as workshops or design work often fall under 21%. We check which rate fits each type of income and make sure your invoices match.
Grants, bursaries and prizes
A grant is usually not turnover for VAT, but it can count towards your income tax. Some prizes are exempt under certain conditions. We work out how each payment is treated for tax, so nothing catches you off guard.
Business or hobby
Whether you count as an entrepreneur depends, among other things, on whether you can expect a profit and how you present yourself to the market. That decides whether you can deduct costs and use the business tax schemes. Together we look at where your practice stands.
Studio, materials and stock
Paint, canvases, tools, your studio rent and work that hasn't sold yet. We make sure deductible costs end up in your return and your stock is shown properly in your annual accounts. For the self-employed deduction we also look at your hours: at least 1,225 a year.
Our approach
Why artists choose TaxMate
A bookkeeper who understands your practice
You don't have to explain why your income varies so much from year to year or how a gallery settles up. Your dedicated contact knows your situation and thinks ahead, including when an exhibition or grant application is coming up.
Upload receipts from your studio
Take a photo of the art supplies receipt in the MyTaxMate app and we do the rest. Your bank is linked, so your transactions are already there.
One fixed price, even in an uneven year
Whether it's a great year or a quiet one, you know in advance what you pay. A question about a grant or a new commission costs you nothing extra.
Fully taken care of
What TaxMate takes care of for you
Income tax
Including grants, prizes and the business tax schemes
More about this serviceAnnual accounts
With your stock of artworks properly accounted for
More about this serviceForecast
Knowing what to set aside after a good sale
More about this serviceWhat it costs
One fixed price, everything included
One monthly fee covers your VAT return, your income tax, your annual accounts and unlimited advice. No hourly billing and no extra bill if you call in between. You'll find out what it comes to for you in the call or on the pricing page.
- Cancel monthlyNo annual contract, no small print. Switch or stop whenever you want.
- No hidden extrasWhat you see is what you pay. No extra invoice when you call or email with a question.
- Personal point of contactYou always have one person who knows you and your situation from A to Z.
Switching
How switching to TaxMate works
Get acquainted
In a 30-minute call we go through your situation. You'll hear straight away what we can do for you and what it costs.
We handle the switch
We contact your current bookkeeper or accounting software provider and collect your earlier annual figures. All you have to do is approve.
You get back to business
You upload your receipts in MyTaxMate and we take care of the filings. A question along the way costs you nothing extra.
What clients say
Entrepreneurs who have already made the switch
Honest feedback from clients who moved their bookkeeping to TaxMate.
4.8 on trustpilotRead all reviews →I was helped well and clearly with my tax returns. I always had the opportunity to ask my questions and get answers to them. I am happy with these accountants.
Translated from DutchGreat experience with TaxMate! Helped quickly, easy to reach and the onboarding was sorted in no time. Simply clear and without hassle. Recommended!
Translated from DutchAs a company we switched to TaxMate's software, and I can tell you it really makes a difference. Everything feels super smooth and it saves a lot of time. I am very happy with how the bookkeeping runs now.
Translated from DutchCommunication was clear and professional. The staff were friendly, involved and very customer-focused. Everything was arranged smoothly and correctly. An excellent service!
Translated from DutchThe staff are very involved. Communication went well and all in all a very pleasant experience.
Translated from DutchTaxMate has always helped me well by taking the ‘heavy’ and, in my eyes, ‘boring’ work off my hands. Communication was excellent, I could always come to them with my questions!
Translated from DutchVery pleasant to work with, they know what they are doing and think along with you in every situation.
Translated from DutchEven though TaxMate was in a very busy period, my required documents were delivered very quickly and accurately. The continuous communication is also phenomenal and much appreciated! Thank you TaxMate!
Translated from DutchI've been working with TaxMate for a while now and can really recommend them to everyone! They respond quickly, are friendly and always easy to reach. In short: a great firm that takes everything off your hands and makes the whole process incredibly easy.
Translated from DutchGreat company. Super reliable, and as a freelancer I find them very pleasant to work with.
Translated from DutchEnthusiastic staff who pay attention to the client. Clear in their communication and fair treatment. Clear and sincere!
Translated from DutchVery happy with the service. Communication was fast, clear, and professional throughout the whole process. They handled everything efficiently and made a complicated tax situation much easier to resolve. Highly recommended!
Great firm, pleasant proactive service!
Translated from DutchGood guidance, and I could come to them with any question, which was then answered quickly. I definitely recommend TaxMate, nothing but positive experiences!
Translated from DutchI've been working with TaxMate for quite a while. Since I started working with them I have financial peace of mind, so I can recommend them to everyone.
Translated from DutchI had a great collaboration with this accounting firm. They work professionally, respond quickly and think along with you. Everything was explained clearly and arranged neatly. Definitely recommended for anyone looking for a reliable accountant.
Translated from DutchVery happy with TaxMate. Really nice people and everything goes really fast. When I have a question, I immediately feel that they listen and that I am being helped.
Translated from DutchThe ease and reliability with which my bookkeeping is done is excellent. I've been a TaxMate client for a year and so far I haven't regretted my decision. I therefore recommend TaxMate to everyone as an accounting partner.
Translated from DutchTaxMate did a very last minute report for me, over Christmas, and they were super helpful and delivered on time, even did some adjustments and followed up.
I needed interim figures for my business at short notice. I called on Wednesday afternoon and had the report by Friday morning. Really professional and fast help. I can recommend TaxMate to everyone!
Translated from DutchNothing but good experiences since I switched, both private and business. Whether you call or email, you get an immediate response. They sort it out right away!
Translated from DutchI have had very good experiences with TaxMate. Wouter helped me well. He is happy to help you with your problems and gives good advice!
Translated from DutchThey are friendly, fast, helpful and very easy to reach. They really take the load off you!
Translated from DutchTaxMate always delivers pleasant, smooth and clear service. Recommended!
Translated from DutchNothing to complain about. Always easy to reach, they take the time to help you and they're very friendly. Everything is kept up to date properly and easily. And if you have questions, they're answered right away.
Translated from DutchFriendly, and they take you along through the process. Even when things are still unclear, they explain them so you understand. Also quick and easy to reach in between.
Translated from DutchHelpful, quick and trustworthy. My tax return and annual statement were ready in no time (once I had supplied the right documents). They saved me a lot of money and were always friendly. In short, I am very satisfied.
Translated from DutchA good digital bookkeeping system, and if you have questions customer service is easy to reach too. Everything else is clear about how to fill in your details.
Translated from DutchTaxMate was always responsive, and completed my financial report for the IND very quickly. Great company
Fast and helpful
Translated from DutchAlways a quick response, and the service at TaxMate is great!
Translated from DutchIt was a pleasant experience for me with TaxMate. All my questions were answered immediately. All my matters were handled professionally and quickly.
Translated from DutchI'm new to managing my own business and they were so helpful with every step of the way, even though I had to communicate in English since I'm not Dutch. Very professional and straight to the point with their services.
Practical way of working. Direct contact when needed. Pleasant communication.
Translated from DutchVery satisfied with the bookkeeping: they know what they are talking about and are easy to reach. I also got good help with a question about how best to correct an error in previously filed annual accounts, so thanks for that!
Translated from DutchThe people at TaxMate help me with everything involving the tax authorities that comes with a sole proprietorship. They can act quickly and are very friendly!
Translated from DutchSuper fast and neat help!!
Translated from DutchFrequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions from artists
If you sell a work of art you made yourself, the 9% rate usually applies. For commissions, workshops, design work or other services it is often 21%. So it depends on exactly what you supply. In the introductory call we go through your income together.
That depends on the kind of grant. A grant is usually not turnover for VAT, but it often counts towards your profit for income tax. A prize may be exempt, but there are conditions attached. We look at how each payment works out for you.
The Tax Administration looks at your whole situation, for example whether you can expect a profit, how much time you put in and how you present yourself. A year with few sales doesn't automatically make it a hobby. In the first call we discuss where your practice stands.
Yes. We process statements from galleries, fairs and online platforms in one set of books. How the gallery sells, on commission or in its own name, matters for your VAT. We work that out for you.
You pay a fixed monthly price that covers your VAT return, income tax, annual accounts and advice, with no set-up costs and cancellable monthly. Which package suits you is on the pricing page, or you'll hear it in the introductory call.
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