Planning to work as freelancer from abroad: what you need to know
Oct 30
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Are you a self-employed professional (ZZP’er) considering working from abroad?
It’s important to understand the consequences for your registration, taxes, and obligations in the Netherlands.
Key points to consider:
Check your SBI code – make sure your activity code matches your current business.
Notify KVK – moving abroad requires updating your company’s registration status.
Deregister – if you no longer conduct business in the Netherlands.
Dutch business address – necessary if you keep working or serving clients in NL.
Taxes & insurance – living abroad can affect your tax liability and pension contributions.
Examples:
Dentist in France, still treating patients in NL → stays registered, needs NL address.
Journalist in the USA, only remote work for Dutch clients → must deregister.
Webshop owner in Spain, operations fully abroad → company must deregister, even with NL clients.
Handyman in Austria, working part of the year in NL → may remain registered if NL address is kept.
Consultant in Sweden, occasionally visiting NL clients → company in Sweden, NL registration closed.
Conclusion:
As a freelancer, you must carefully consider where you live, where you work, whether you maintain a Dutch address, and how this affects taxes and social security.
Consult your accountant and KVK in advance to avoid surprises.