Frequently asked questions

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.

Yes. For bookkeeping we work with AFAS Software, Visma eAccounting Pro, SnelStart Polaris and e-Boekhouden, among others. Reports and annual accounts are prepared in Caseware and Speedbooks, tax returns in Nextens and Fiscaal-online, and payroll in Nmbrs and Loon. 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 Authority 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.

Absolutely. We work fully digitally and you can easily scan or photograph receipts, invoices and other documents and send them to us. This saves time and keeps your administration always accessible.

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.

Absolutely. We analyse the correspondence, advise you on the content and, if necessary, handle the response on your behalf. During tax audits, 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 Authority of your tax due. We can submit a request for modification so the assessment better reflects your actual situation.

Late filing can result in a fine from the Tax Authority. This can range from EUR 385 for the first offence to significantly higher amounts for repeated violations. We ensure you are always on time.

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.

This depends on your turnover, risk profile and future plans. Generally, a BV becomes fiscally interesting from approximately EUR 100,000 profit. We calculate your specific situation and advise on the best structure.

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.

Our intermediation fees are discussed with you in advance and are always transparent. In some cases, we receive a fee from the financial institution, resulting in no or lower costs for you.

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.

We offer professional translations in Dutch, English and Arabic. All combinations between these three languages are possible.

Yes, our translations are carefully prepared and suitable for use at government agencies, legal proceedings, the IND and other official bodies. We ensure the translation meets all requirements.

We translate deeds, diplomas, certificates, contracts, legal documents, business correspondence, annual reports, government and immigration documents and technical reports, among others.

The turnaround time depends on the volume and complexity of the document. Standard translations are delivered within three to five business days. Shorter deadlines are possible for urgent requests.

We provide professional translations suitable for official use. If your document requires a sworn translation, we discuss with you in advance which route is needed and what costs and turnaround time are involved.

Costs are calculated based on the number of words, the language combination and the complexity of the text. You always receive a no-obligation quotation in advance so you know exactly what to expect.