Let’s Touch Base: Get Your Taxes Right as a Small Business Owner

BASE

Avoid mistakes, understand deductions, and stay compliant in the Netherlands

Keizersgracht 62 64

Running a business gives you freedom, but it also comes with responsibilities.When it comes to taxes, most entrepreneurs know the basics: the quarterly VAT and annual income tax.But the real question is: Are you handling them in a way that actually supports your business?This BASE event, part of the Let’s Touch Base series, is designed to give you clarity on what you need to do and how to do it properly.We keep our sessions intentionally small, with a maximum of 25 participants, to allow for real interaction and practical discussion. <h3>Workshop: Smarter Tax Decisions for Small Business Owners</h3>Avoid mistakes, use deductions better, and structure your finances smarterLed by Dutchtaxadvice.nl, this session brings practical insights from years of experience supporting expats, international professionals, and small businesses in the Netherlands.You’ll gain a clearer understanding of how to navigate the Dutch tax system, not just to stay compliant, but to make better financial decisions for your business.What we’ll cover:<ul><li>What tax compliance really means for your business</li><li>How to approach VAT and income tax with more confidence</li><li>Common mistakes and how to avoid them</li><li>What deductions you should be aware of</li><li>The essential do’s and don’ts</li><li>How to structure your finances to support long-term sustainability</li></ul>This is a practical session designed to help you feel more in control and make smarter decisions moving forward.when things feel unclear, slow, or uncertain —<h3>Fireside Chat: Building Through Change, Curiosity, and Co-Creation</h3>Entrepreneurship rarely follows a straight path.In this fireside conversation, Veronica Guguian will sit down with Mary Schooler to explore a journey that has taken her from launching a side business in the United States, to studying Global Health in China, leading technology and implementation projects for a major hospital system, and eventually building a freelance career in Belgium.Today, Mary works with Stickydot, a participatory co-creation consultancy that helps organisations create solutions with people, not just for them.Together, they will discuss what it means to navigate change, build a career across industries and countries, and how collaboration, community, and co-creation can create opportunities when the path ahead is not always clear.A conversation for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and professionals who are looking for sustainable ways to grow, adapt, and create meaningful impact. <h3>Networking &amp; Drinks</h3>After the sessions, stay for networking with other entrepreneurs and small business owners.Exchange ideas, share experiences, and build meaningful connections with wine included from the house. <h3>Who is this for?</h3><ul><li>Solopreneurs</li><li>Freelancers</li><li>Small business owners</li><li>Expats and international entrepreneurs navigating the Dutch system</li></ul> <h2>In collaboration with Dutchtaxadvice.nl</h2>This event is supported by <a href="https://www.dutchtaxadvice.nl/" title="https://www.dutchtaxadvice.nl/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dutchtaxadvice.nl</a>, a tax and finance advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs, expats, and international professionals navigate the Dutch tax system.With a focus on clarity and practical guidance, they help business owners stay compliant, make better financial decisions, and ensure they don’t miss important tax and structuring opportunities.

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Welcome and networking 

Workshop: Smarter Tax Decisions for Small Business Owners

Fireside Chat: Building through change, curiosity and co-creation

Networking & Drinks

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