Target audience
This is relevant for expats, foreign entrepreneurs, and freelancers who hold or are applying for a residence permit based on self-employment in the Netherlands. The IND assesses whether your income is sustainable and sufficient.
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IND income declaration
As a self-employed entrepreneur applying for or renewing a residence permit in the Netherlands, the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service) may require official proof of income. TaxMate prepares this income declaration based on your administration and ensures it meets the IND's requirements.
Contents
The declaration includes information about your revenue, profit, income, and tax position over the relevant period. TaxMate ensures the declaration meets the current IND requirements and can include an explanatory note if needed.
Our approach
You tell us which declaration you need and for which period. We retrieve the required data from your administration and prepare the declaration accurately. After review you receive the document, ready to submit to the IND.
What is an IND income declaration for entrepreneurs?
The IND income declaration is an official document prepared by a recognised bookkeeper or tax adviser for self-employed entrepreneurs applying for or renewing a residence permit in the Netherlands. The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) uses this document to assess whether you as a self-employed person generate sufficient and sustainable income to justify your stay. The declaration must meet the official IND requirements and may only be prepared by authorised professionals.
Who needs an IND income declaration?
The IND income declaration is relevant for foreign entrepreneurs, expats and freelancers who live or wish to live in the Netherlands on the basis of a residence permit as a self-employed person. It is also required when applying for a partner visa or family reunification where the entrepreneur acts as the reference person. TaxMate advises you on which type of declaration you need and ensures it fully meets the current IND requirements.
Income thresholds and requirements of the IND
The IND applies annually indexed income thresholds for self-employed persons. The income must not only be sufficient but also sustainable, the IND looks for continuity and disregards one-off high earnings. Typically accounts from at least one to three years are assessed. TaxMate structures the declaration to demonstrate the sustainability of your income as clearly as possible, with references to clients, contracts and historical figures.
What does the IND income declaration contain?
The declaration confirms your annual revenue, profit and income over the relevant period. It also states your tax position: whether all returns have been filed and there are no outstanding assessments. TaxMate ensures the declaration fully meets current IND requirements, covers the correct periods and is accompanied by explanatory notes where needed. Where applicable the annual accounts and income tax return are included as attachments.
Turnaround time and when to start
TaxMate typically delivers an IND declaration within three to five working days. Because residence permit applications have fixed deadlines, we advise starting at least two weeks before the filing date, especially if annual accounts still need to be prepared or updated. If your situation is urgent, we will work with you to find the fastest possible solution. The earlier you start, the more room there is for any additions or questions from the IND.
Why TaxMate for your IND income declaration?
The IND only accepts declarations from recognised bookkeepers and tax advisers. TaxMate is fully authorised to prepare these declarations and has extensive experience supporting foreign entrepreneurs and expats through their residence permit applications. We know the specific IND requirements, combine the declaration seamlessly with your annual accounts and tax return, and deliver a complete, accurate document within the agreed timeframe.
Need an IND declaration?
Official proof of income, arranged quickly and correctly.
TaxMate prepares the IND declaration in line with the current requirements, based on your administration, typically ready to submit within 3 to 5 working days.
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