Accounting for driving schools
The accountant for driving schools.
Pupils pay in advance for packages, your tuition car covers thousands of kilometres and exam fees run through your accounts. We make sure it all adds up.
Package for driving schools
From €100 per month
Full service: €150 per month
- Your own online environment and app
- Connection to your business bank account
- Quarterly VAT returns
- Annual accounts with balance sheet and profit and loss account
- Income tax return, including your fiscal partner
In short
Boekhoudvriend is the accountant for driving schools across the Netherlands. We handle your bookkeeping, VAT (btw) returns, annual accounts and tax returns for a fixed fee from €100 per month. Cancel monthly, reply within 24 hours.
- VAT
- Driving lessons are subject to 21% VAT (btw). Exam fees you pay to the CBR (the Dutch driving test authority) on behalf of a pupil can stay outside VAT as a disbursement (doorlopende post), provided you invoice them correctly.
- Usual structure
- Usually a sole proprietorship (eenmanszaak); if your profit is consistently high, we work out whether switching to a BV pays off
- Price per month
- From €100 (Review) or €150 (Full service) for a sole proprietorship, excl. VAT
- Contract
- Cancel monthly. Reply within 24 hours.
Specifically for driving schools
What we pay extra attention to for driving schools.
Prepaid packages
We process prepaid lesson packages so that your revenue and VAT are accounted for at the right time.
The tuition car
Buying or leasing, depreciation and maintenance: we look at what is most tax-efficient for your tuition car.
Exam fees
We record exam fees separately, so your revenue stays accurate and your invoices are right.
Costs we often see for driving schools.
Business expenses reduce your profit and therefore your tax. We make sure they are booked correctly and, where possible, that you make use of the investment deduction (investeringsaftrek).
- Tuition car or lease
- Fuel and maintenance
- Insurance
- Scheduling software
- Instructor licence and refresher training
What's included in your package
- Your own online environment and app
- Connection to your business bank account
- Quarterly VAT returns
- Annual accounts with balance sheet and profit and loss account
- Income tax return, including your fiscal partner
- Tax advice and questions via the app (fair use)
- Cancel monthly, reply within 24 hours
How it works
Getting started with Boekhoudvriend as a driving school owner.
- 01
Intro call
We discuss your business and you see straight away what it costs.
- 02
Setup
We set up your bookkeeping and connect your bank, mailbox and systems.
- 03
Processed continuously
Documents are processed automatically and reviewed by your dedicated team.
- 04
Tax returns handled
We take care of VAT (btw), annual accounts and tax returns. You always have up-to-date insight.
Client stories
What business owners notice most is the peace of mind.
5.0
29 Google reviews
Brought peace of mind back to our company
“When it comes to administration, the Boekhoudvriend team has brought peace of mind back to our company. The way they communicate, the speed that comes with it and the clarity of the accounting software could add enormous value for any business owner.”
Knowledgeable, precise and extremely fast
“Boekhoudvriend has been doing my bookkeeping for several BVs for more than a year now. This team is knowledgeable, works precisely and is extremely quick to answer questions. Highly recommended!”
In good, trusted hands
“The service, professionalism and knowledge are something many companies could learn from. You feel that you are in good, trusted hands at Boekhoudvriend, so you can leave the financial side of your business entirely to them.”
Backlog neatly wrapped up
“Top service. Professional knowledge is always on hand and the way they communicate is very pleasant too. I spent a few stressful months trying to get 2023 finished; fortunately it's now neatly wrapped up. Absolutely recommended!”
Fast and highly knowledgeable
“Very happy with Boekhoudvriend! Always quick, positive feedback and highly knowledgeable.”
The right knowledge and skills
“People with the right knowledge and skills to take that (bookkeeping) off your hands.”
FAQ
Frequently asked questions from driving schools
Do I charge VAT on exam fees?+
If you pass on exam fees to the CBR on behalf of your pupil, this can be a disbursement without VAT. It must then be shown correctly on your invoice.
Should I lease or buy my tuition car?+
Both are possible. We compare the tax consequences, such as depreciation, investment allowance and costs.
What does an accountant for a driving school cost?+
You pay a fixed monthly fee based on your legal structure and the number of transactions. Our calculator shows your price straight away.
Am I tied to a contract as a driving school owner?+
No. Your subscription can be cancelled monthly and you pay a fixed monthly fee, with no hourly billing.
Can I switch halfway through the year?+
Yes. We arrange the handover with your current accountant, including history, opening balance and ongoing tax returns.
Questions & answers
More answers for driving schools
On VAT, deductible costs and your legal form: the questions we get most often as accountants for driving schools, answered in full.
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