How bookkeeping works at The Bookie

At The Bookie you'll find everything for your administration in one place: from dedicated bookkeepers to expert financial advice, combined with smart online accounting software. We don't like difficult jargon or grey suits; we prefer to keep things simple and personal.

We make sure your financial obligations and tax returns are done right the first time. You can simply ask questions, and we make choices together.
Our tools make your bookkeeping easy, fast and clear. Everything can be done online!
And you're always welcome in person at our bar in Utrecht. Clients aren't a number to us, but a true Bookie Boss. And luckily the love is mutual: just check our reviews. We're super proud of them.
Simply for a fixed amount per year.

Introduction

Every entrepreneur is different, with different wishes and a different approach. During this free introduction we look for the best solution for your bookkeeping. What are you looking for, how do you work now and what makes you happy? Turns out we're the best bookkeeper for your business and everything is clear? Then we start your subscription.

Onboarding

As you know, we do things a little differently at The Bookie. Old-fashioned service with our own software and digital conveniences. Since we've come up with all kinds of smart things for you, and you probably kept your books differently before, we're happy to give you a flying start during our Onboarding. In half an hour we help you make the switch, register with the Tax Authority (authorisations and extensions) and set up your administration together.

Your accounting software

And that’s when the fun begins. You work with our online bookkeeping tools on an ongoing basis. You get them from us free of charge.

The Bookie Webapp

Your dream administration: send your invoices with your own templates and communication. Process your expenses with a single click. Create projects for different assignments. Keep track of your cash flow. See your profit and loss statement in real time. All your tax returns are in one place, and you pay them directly to the Tax Authority via iDeal / WERO.

The Bookie mobile app

Your entire bookkeeping in your pocket. All your to-dos on the go: scan receipts, send quotes and invoices, pay your tax return. Plus overviews and reminders at a glance.

Your Bookies

Every legal form has its own needs and tax returns. For every entrepreneur we file the VAT return as standard (if required) and close the financial year.

Every quarter: the VAT return

We send you reminders with an explanation: have your invoices been sent, your expenses uploaded, and can we get to work? Your bookkeepers check your administration, give feedback on adjustments, and file your VAT return and ICP declaration if you're VAT-registered. The last quarter, Q4, is a real treat for us. Before the end of the financial year you can contact us about investment opportunities and possible tax benefits. During that VAT return we apply the private-use corrections, include the company car addition, add 'forgotten' costs and can really show the added value of a bookkeeper.

Every year: the closing (annual accounts, income tax, corporate tax and/or dividend)

After the year ends comes the cherry on top of our work: the year-end work.

Step by step:

1
You complete the Income Tax and/or Annual Figures questionnaire and join the queue. Want it faster, more or something different? Give us a call.
2
As soon as it's your turn, we send you a draft report of your tax return(s).
3
Approve the draft? Then we file your tax return(s) (income tax, corporate tax).
4
You receive the assessment from the Tax Authority and pay the tax.

Extra work for BVs

Do you have one or more BVs? Then we do more work and are in touch more often.

Payroll tax, including the payroll administration we set up for you as a director-major shareholder (DGA)
Year-end meeting with your Bookie looking back and ahead at your figures and tax return(s)
Drawing up the minutes of the general meeting of shareholders
Corporate income tax return (VPB)
Dividend tax return
Filing the annual accounts

Questions?

We're always here. Short questions, advice or check-ins are included in your subscription. Need more extensive advice, is your situation more complex than you thought, or does your partner need help too? Then we discuss the extra costs upfront.

Your Bookie Network

The Bookie Borrel

Since 2015 we've hosted The Bookie Borrel every quarter. As a (starting) entrepreneur you can join workshops, hear the latest tax tips & updates, ask questions and simply catch up with your Bookie — no appointment, no hassle and no extra costs.

The Bookie Network

We continuously connect Bookie entrepreneurs with each other and with our partners for pensions, disability insurance, insurance or loans. Because we believe in the power of working together, and we think that in a world that often feels impersonal you benefit from a trusted network of entrepreneurs with shared values. We do this continuously through our LinkedIn network, newsletters and workshops.

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