Dutch Retail Grew in May. Cash Is the Test Jul 4, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch retail grew in May 2026, but shop owners still need to turn higher turnover into margin, paid VAT, controlled stock and usable cash. CBS Dutch retail MARKET PULSE SME finance VAT cash flow minimum wage online retail sales volume turnover Read more
The €150 Parcel Exemption Ends in 2026 Jul 4, 2026 Ledger & Tax Linda Pavan Low-value non-EU parcels lose the €150 customs-duty exemption from July 2026. Webshops need to check margin, customer promises, and records. Douane LEDGER & TAX VAT cash flow consumer law customs dropshipping e-commerce retail webshops Read more
Dutch BV Loans Still Tighten Vpb Cash in 2026 Jul 3, 2026 Ledger & Tax Linda Pavan A practical note for BV owners on the 2026 earnings stripping rule, interest deduction capacity, and Vpb cash planning. LEDGER & TAX REAL ESTATE SME finance Vpb article 15b cash flow corporate tax earnings stripping interest deduction tax control Read more
Dutch Household Income Rises, But Customers Stay Careful Jul 3, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch households have more real income on paper, but small firms still need to test demand against volume, margin, payroll, debt, and cash timing. CBS MARKET PULSE cash flow consumer demand household income mixed income mortgage debt retail wages zzp Read more
Export Orders Need a Margin Check in 2026 Jul 3, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan Exports carried much of Dutch growth in 2025. In 2026, the business test is whether foreign orders leave enough cash and margin after all costs. CBS DUTCH ECONOMY Dutch-made goods GDP MARKET PULSE cash flow exports margins re-export small business Read more
Lower Inflation Still Leaves Costs on the Books Jul 2, 2026 Market Pulse Paolo Maria Pavan XTROVERSO Market Pulse on Lower Inflation Still Leaves Costs on the Books: economy, costs, pricing pressure, investment signals, and SME decisions. CBS CPI MARKET PULSE Netherlands cash flow contract indexation energy inflation pricing small business wages Read more