NetherBridge Partners specialises in supporting entrepreneurs with the incorporation of a Dutch Limited Liability Company (BV), as well as providing accounting, legal, tax, and advisory services in the Netherlands.
Bookkeeping and accounting support for Dutch companies
Full-Service Bookkeeping & Accounting in the Netherlands
NetherBridge Partners helps Dutch BVs, SMEs, holding companies and foreign-owned businesses keep their Dutch administration accurate, up to date and ready for VAT, management reporting and year-end accounting.
This service is designed for companies that want more than basic data entry. We coordinate recurring bookkeeping, accounting review, VAT preparation, financial reporting and year-end support based on your transaction flow, company structure and reporting needs.
Quick answer
What Is Full-Service Bookkeeping?
Full-service bookkeeping means your financial records are processed, checked and kept ready for recurring Dutch compliance and business decisions. It usually includes invoices, expenses, bank transactions, reconciliations, VAT preparation, reporting and accounting coordination.
For international companies, the service can also include support for foreign shareholders, Dutch subsidiaries, intercompany balances, cross-border invoices, multi-currency transactions and parent-company reporting.
Best fit for companies that need:
Reliable recordsBooks kept up to date and easier to review.
VAT readinessTransactions prepared for Dutch VAT filing.
Clear reportingManagement figures you can actually use.
Year-end supportCleaner handover for annual accounts and tax.
Service scope
What Full-Service Bookkeeping & Accounting Usually Includes
The exact scope depends on your company, transaction volume, VAT position, software, payroll needs and reporting requirements. A typical engagement may include the following service areas.
Bookkeeping and Ledgers
Processing sales invoices, purchase invoices, receipts, expenses, bank movements and journal entries into a structured accounting administration.
Bank Reconciliation
Matching transactions to invoices, expenses, payments, loans, shareholder movements and internal transfers so open balances can be reviewed.
VAT Preparation
Preparing VAT figures from the administration, checking VAT codes and coordinating VAT return support where applicable.
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Keeping supplier and customer balances visible, including unpaid invoices, payment status and aged balances where relevant.
Management Reporting
Providing practical financial reports such as profit and loss, balance sheet, VAT overview and cash-flow visibility.
Year-End Accounting Support
Preparing the administration for annual accounts, tax filing coordination and statutory filing support where applicable.
Rhythm
Monthly, Quarterly and Year-End Accounting Support
A good bookkeeping workflow is not only about recording transactions. It should also support Dutch filing deadlines, internal decision-making and year-end accounting work.
| Period | Typical support |
|---|---|
| Monthly | Processing transactions, reconciling bank accounts, checking open balances, reviewing invoices and preparing management information. |
| Quarterly | VAT preparation, VAT code review, supplier and customer checks, expense review and reporting for management or shareholders. |
| Year-end | Closing entries, review of accruals, fixed assets, loans, intercompany positions, annual accounts support and tax filing coordination. |
| As needed | Cleanup of old records, handover from another accountant, catch-up bookkeeping, software setup or cross-border transaction review. |
Dutch businesses are generally required to keep business records for at least 7 years, and certain records may need to be retained longer. The exact requirements should be checked based on the company and type of records.
Who it is for
Built for Dutch BVs, Foreign Shareholders and Cross-Border Companies
NetherBridge Partners focuses on businesses that need Dutch bookkeeping combined with practical accounting coordination and international business understanding.
Dutch BVs and Holding Companies
Ongoing bookkeeping, VAT preparation, shareholder loan tracking, management reports and preparation for annual accounts and corporate tax coordination.
Foreign-Owned Dutch Companies
Support for Dutch subsidiaries, international founders, non-resident shareholders and companies that need reporting clarity in English.
SMEs and Service Businesses
Practical administration for companies with recurring invoices, subscriptions, consultants, contractors, employees or operational expenses.
Cross-Border Businesses
Bookkeeping support for EU and non-EU invoices, imports, exports, reverse-charge transactions, multi-currency activity and intercompany balances.
Setup and handover
Accounting Setup, Cleanup and Takeover
Not every company starts with clean records. We can review your current bookkeeping position and help define a practical route to a reliable administration.
New Company Setup
For newly incorporated Dutch companies, we can help set up bookkeeping categories, document flows, VAT codes and reporting routines after formation.
Takeover from Another Accountant
We review prior records, trial balances, VAT filings, open items and access rights before taking over the administration.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Where records are behind, we can help identify missing documents, reconcile accounts and prepare the administration for filing or reporting.
Process
How Our Full-Service Bookkeeping Process Works
STEP 01
Initial Review
We review your company, transactions, VAT position, software, prior records and reporting needs.
STEP 02
Scope and Proposal
We define the recurring work, responsibilities, filing support and reporting rhythm.
STEP 03
Onboarding
We set up document sharing, access, bookkeeping structure and monthly or quarterly routines.
STEP 04
Ongoing Work
We process records, reconcile accounts, prepare VAT figures and provide reporting.
STEP 05
Year-End Support
We prepare the administration for annual accounts, tax filing coordination and next-year planning.
Need your Dutch bookkeeping handled properly?
Share your company structure, current records and reporting needs. NetherBridge Partners can review the situation and outline a practical bookkeeping and accounting scope.
Related services
Connect Bookkeeping With Your Wider Dutch Compliance
Bookkeeping often connects with VAT, annual accounts, tax filings, company formation and corporate records. These related pages may also be useful.
Official resources
Useful Public Resources
Public guidance can help you understand the Dutch administration framework. Business decisions should still be checked based on your actual facts, legal form and records.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in full-service bookkeeping and accounting?
It usually includes transaction processing, invoice and expense recording, bank reconciliation, VAT preparation, accounts payable and receivable review, management reporting and year-end accounting support. The exact scope depends on your company.
Is this service suitable for a Dutch BV with foreign shareholders?
Yes. NetherBridge Partners supports Dutch BVs and foreign-owned companies that need clear records, English-language coordination and reporting that can be understood by founders, shareholders or parent companies.
Can you take over from my current accountant?
Usually, yes. We first review your current records, trial balance, VAT filings, open balances, software access and missing information before confirming the takeover scope.
Can you help if my bookkeeping is behind?
Yes, subject to review. We can assess the missing periods, required documents, bank records, invoices, VAT returns and year-end needs before proposing a cleanup plan.
Are VAT returns included?
VAT preparation and VAT return support can be included where applicable. Filing frequency and obligations depend on the company’s facts and the instructions from the Dutch Tax Administration.
Are annual accounts included?
Year-end accounting support can be included, but the exact annual accounts and filing scope should be agreed separately based on your legal form, size, records and reporting needs.
What documents do I need to provide?
Typically, sales invoices, purchase invoices, receipts, bank access or statements, payroll input, loan documents, shareholder transactions, contracts and prior accounting files where relevant.
How is the price determined?
Pricing depends on transaction volume, VAT frequency, payroll, complexity, catch-up work, reporting needs, software setup and cross-border activity. NetherBridge Partners provides a tailored quote after review.
Bring your Dutch administration under control
Whether you are starting fresh, taking over from another accountant or catching up on overdue records, NetherBridge Partners can help structure the next step.
