Export Growth Puts Cash and Margin to the Test Oct 16, 2026 Market Pulse XTROVERSO Dutch export volume rose sharply in August, led by machinery. More orders still require firm margins, clear contracts and close control of cash. CBS Dutch exports MARKET PULSE cash flow export risk industrial production machinery manufacturing trade compliance working capital Read more
Missing Sales Invoices Put VAT Returns at Risk Oct 15, 2026 Ledger & Tax XTROVERSO Missing sales invoices can leave turnover and VAT outside the accounting file. A simple handover and reconciliation process helps close the gap before filing. BOOKKEEPING GOVERNANCE LEDGER & TAX Reconciliation Sales invoices Tax adviser VAT cash flow invoices tax control Read more
Rising Unemployment Does Not Make Dutch Hiring Easy Oct 15, 2026 Market Pulse XTROVERSO The Dutch labor market is cooling, but hiring remains a careful decision. Skills gaps, higher payroll costs, and cautious customers still limit employers. CBS Dutch labour market MARKET PULSE Payroll costs UWV cash flow consumer demand hiring small business unemployment Read more
Plan Your 2027 Tax Budget Without Assuming Approval Oct 14, 2026 Ledger & Tax XTROVERSO The Dutch Tax Plan 2027 is still open to change. Use separate scenarios for confirmed rules, proposals and unresolved measures. Dutch Tax Plan 2027 Dutch tax Energy Investment Allowance LEDGER & TAX Tax Plan 2027 box 3 cash flow fiscal governance fuel excise payroll Read more
Dutch Inflation Rises as Fuel Costs Squeeze Margins Oct 14, 2026 Market Pulse XTROVERSO Dutch inflation rose to 3.4% as fuel costs increased sharply. Businesses should check margins, open quotes, contracts and cash timing. CPI Dutch inflation MARKET PULSE cash flow contracts fuel costs inflation margins pricing small business Read more
Keep 2027 Tax Proposals Out of Final Budgets Oct 14, 2026 Ledger & Tax XTROVERSO The 2027 Dutch tax package affects fuel estimates, travel costs and staff benefits. Keep each assumption dated until the final law is published. Belastingplan 2027 Dutch tax LEDGER & TAX WKR cash flow cash planning fuel excise duty payroll payroll control travel allowance Read more
One Unsupported Cost Can Weaken Your Whole Tax Case Oct 13, 2026 Ledger & Tax XTROVERSO A material unsupported cost can affect more than one deduction. Check that invoices, contracts, delivery records and creditor balances support the tax return. AWR BOOKKEEPING Belastingdienst Burden of proof GOVERNANCE LEDGER & TAX cash flow corporate income tax tax evidence unsupported cost tax burden of Read more
Dutch Bankruptcies Rise as Cash Pressure Builds Oct 13, 2026 Market Pulse XTROVERSO Dutch bankruptcies rose in September 2026, with transport, industry and construction under pressure. Review cash, invoices, margins and contracts early. CBS DUTCH ECONOMY Dutch business Industry MARKET PULSE bankruptcies cash flow construction transport working capital Read more
High DGA Loan Interest Can Create Tax Before Cash Oct 13, 2026 Ledger & Tax XTROVERSO Interest added to a DGA loan may increase taxable profit without bringing cash into the BV. Historic corrections also face strict tax boundaries. BV governance Box 2 DGA loans LEDGER & TAX cash flow corporate income tax corporate tax foutenleer shareholder current account shareholder debt Read more
Check VAT Before Spending a Dutch Grant Oct 13, 2026 Ledger & Tax XTROVERSO A Dutch grant may contain output VAT, while VAT on project invoices may remain a cost. Check the agreement, budget and records before spending. Dutch grant VAT Dutch tax GOVERNANCE LEDGER & TAX VAT cash flow financial control grant funding input VAT subsidies Read more
Founder Invoices Can Distort a BV’s Cash Picture Oct 12, 2026 Ledger & Tax XTROVERSO Founder invoices can make a BV’s margin and cash look stronger while leaving a payroll tax issue unresolved. Check the work, contracts and records together. BV governance Belastingdienst DGA DGA salary GOVERNANCE LEDGER & TAX cash flow customary pay founder remuneration payroll tax Read more
More Consumer Spending Does Not Always Mean More Cash Oct 12, 2026 Market Pulse XTROVERSO Dutch spending increased in August, led by durable goods. Businesses should check whether the extra sales survived stock costs, fees, returns, VAT and payment. CBS DUTCH ECONOMY MARKET PULSE cash flow consumer confidence durable goods household consumption retail small business working capital Read more