Frequently asked questions

You can make an appointment through the forms on our website, by e-mail to the office of your choice (soest@jouharbureau.nl or amsterdam@jouharbureau.nl) or by phone: Soest +31 35 220 30 00, Amsterdam +31 20 211 71 10. For short questions and for making or moving an appointment you can also send us a WhatsApp message on +31 6 84078311. Our customer service is available on working days from 08:30 to 18:00; visits are by appointment only.

We serve our clients fully in Dutch, English and Arabic. All our services, from consultations to document translations, are available in these three languages.

We have two offices: Oostergracht 42, 3763 LZ Soest and Hildegard von Bingenstraat 44, 1081 LH Amsterdam. New offices in Utrecht, Hilversum and Almere Stad will open soon. We work by appointment only.

We work with entrepreneurs with and without employees, freelancers, start-ups, established businesses, BVs, foundations and private individuals. Our services are tailored to your specific situation.

We combine six service lines under one roof: accounting and financial reporting, tax advice, financial and business advisory, business and financing plans, financing intermediation and translation services. In addition, we provide full service in Dutch, English and Arabic and work by appointment only.

We work with monthly subscriptions from €399 per month excluding VAT and with fixed prices for clearly defined assignments. Fees are always discussed in advance; you receive a clear quote before we start. For quotes and becoming a client, call +31 85 203 33 20 or e-mail finance@jouharbureau.nl.

We aim to respond to all messages within two business days. For urgent matters, you can reach us by phone for a faster response.

Yes. The first introductory call is a phone call of up to 30 minutes and is free of charge and without obligation. In it we discuss your situation and needs and advise you on the most suitable approach and the associated costs. A substantive 60-minute advisory meeting is a paid service; the fee is listed on the pricing page.

We keep and manage your complete financial administration: from processing invoices, receipts and bank transactions to interim reports, the annual accounts and the filing documents for the Chamber of Commerce.

Yes, we guide a careful transfer of your existing administration. We contact your current bookkeeper and ensure the transition runs smoothly without any data loss.

For bookkeeping we work with AFAS Software, Visma eAccounting Pro, SnelStart Polaris, e-Boekhouden, Exact Online and Asperion, among others. Reports and annual accounts are prepared in Caseware, Speedbooks and OnView, tax returns in Nextens and Fiscaal-online, and payroll in Nmbrs, Loon and SalarFusion. We match the choice to your business.

We tailor the frequency to your needs. As standard, we provide quarterly reports, but monthly reporting is also possible. This way, you always have up-to-date insight into your financial position.

An annual account is an overview of your company's financial position over the past fiscal year. It is legally required for BVs and NVs, and is also requested by banks and investors.

Yes, we handle the full payroll administration including processing pay slips, remitting payroll taxes to the Tax Administration and preparing annual statements.

An accounting firm keeps the administration, prepares the annual accounts and handles tax returns and advice. In the Netherlands the title accountant (RA or AA) is protected by law; only a registered accountant may issue an audit or compilation report. JOUHAR EXPERTISE BUREAU is an accounting and advisory firm. If a statutory audit is required for your company, we discuss with you which registered accountant can perform it.

Yes. We work fully digitally: you scan or photograph receipts, invoices and other documents and send them to us. This saves time and keeps your administration accessible at all times.

The income tax return must be filed annually before 1 May. Corporate tax has a deadline of 5 months after the financial year. We keep track of all deadlines and ensure timely filing.

Yes. We analyse the letter or assessment, advise you on its content and, where necessary, handle the response on your behalf. During a tax audit we support you from preparation to completion.

Yes, we handle your periodic VAT returns (monthly, quarterly or annually), supplementary returns and advise on the correct VAT treatment of your domestic and cross-border transactions.

As an entrepreneur, you can deduct business expenses such as rent, inventory, transport, insurance and marketing costs. We advise you on which costs are deductible and how to optimise your tax position.

A provisional assessment is an estimate by the Tax Administration of your tax due. We can submit a request for modification so the assessment better reflects your actual situation.

If you still have not filed after the Tax Administration’s reminder and formal notice (aanmaning), a late-filing penalty follows. For the income tax return this penalty is €469 when your return arrives after the deadline in the formal notice (10 working days); if you file late repeatedly, it can rise to €6,709 (Tax Administration amounts, as at October 2026). Higher amounts apply to corporate income tax. We monitor your deadlines and request an extension in good time where needed.

Income tax applies to individuals and sole proprietorships, while corporate tax applies to legal entities such as BVs. The rates and rules differ. We advise you on which structure is most tax-efficient.

Yes, within the boundaries of the law, it is entirely legal to optimise your tax burden. We always look for legitimate ways to improve your tax position, such as utilising available deductions and tax facilities.

We advise on business structures, growth strategies, investment decisions, financial planning, cash flow forecasts, business acquisitions and feasibility analyses. Our advice is always practical and focused on concrete steps.

Yes, we guide you through the entire process of business acquisition or sale. From the initial valuation and due diligence to negotiations and financial settlement.

There is no fixed tipping point. Whether a BV is more tax-efficient than a sole proprietorship depends on your profit, the customary salary you must pay yourself as director-shareholder, the entrepreneur allowances you use as a sole proprietor, the share of profit you leave in the business, your liability risk and the additional costs of a BV, such as the annual accounts, the filing with the Chamber of Commerce and the corporate income tax return. We calculate both options for your situation and advise on the basis of that comparison.

This varies per topic. Simple advice can be delivered within a week, while complex trajectories such as acquisitions may take several months. We always provide an estimate of the timeline in advance.

A due diligence is a thorough investigation into the financial, tax and legal position of a company, usually conducted during an acquisition. It gives you insight into the actual value and risks of the business.

Yes, we help you prepare a professional business plan including financial forecasts. You can use this plan for financing applications, subsidies or as an internal roadmap for your business.

We analyse your financial needs, compare offers from various banks and financial institutions and guide you through the entire application process. You benefit from our network and negotiating position.

We mediate for business credits, corporate loans, mortgage financing for business premises, leasing, factoring and other financing forms that suit your situation.

You pay an agreed fee for our guidance: a fixed amount for the financing memorandum and the support of the application, or an hourly rate, as listed on the pricing page. In some cases we also receive a fee from the lender. We tell you this in advance, and in that case your own costs are lower or waived. Our advice is independent of that fee: we compare lenders on terms and suitability, and we cannot guarantee financing or acceptance.

Typically, we require your annual accounts for the past three years, recent interim figures, a forecast, your business plan and an overview of existing financing. We help you compile the dossier.

The processing time varies by type of financing and provider. On average, the process takes four to eight weeks. We ensure a complete dossier to keep the processing time as short as possible.

Yes, we analyse your current financing structure and investigate whether refinancing could be more advantageous. This can result in lower interest costs, better conditions or more financial room.