Accounting for hospitality businesses
The accountant for the hospitality industry.
Hospitality is all about margins, staff and a till that adds up. We connect your till system, handle your payroll and show you every week how your business is doing.
Package for hospitality businesses
From €150 per month
Full service: €200 per month
- Your own online environment and app
- Connection to your business bank accounts
- VAT returns
- Preparing annual accounts and filing them with the Chamber of Commerce (KvK)
- Corporate income tax return
Physical shop: + €100 per month · Payroll: €13.50 per payslip
Calculate your exact priceIn short
Boekhoudvriend is the accountant for hospitality businesses across the Netherlands. We handle your bookkeeping, VAT (btw) returns, annual accounts and tax returns for a fixed fee from €150 per month. Cancel monthly, reply within 24 hours.
- VAT
- Food and non-alcoholic drinks are charged at 9% VAT (btw), alcoholic drinks at 21%. Your till must split these rates correctly; we check that.
- Usual structure
- Often a BV, with or without a personal holding company
- Price per month
- From €150 (Review) or €200 (Full service) for a BV, excl. VAT. Physical shop: + €100 per month. Payroll: €13.50 per payslip
- Contract
- Cancel monthly. Reply within 24 hours.
Specifically for hospitality businesses
What we pay extra attention to for hospitality businesses.
Till and rates
We connect your till system, so your revenue comes in automatically per VAT rate and cash discrepancies stand out immediately.
Staff and flexible workers
On-call staff, students and permanent employees: we take care of the payslips and make sure you apply the hospitality collective labour agreement (horeca-cao) correctly.
Cost price and margins
We set your food and drink purchases against your revenue, so you see your food and beverage cost percentage for each period.
Costs we often see for hospitality businesses.
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).
- Food and drink purchases
- Staff costs
- Rent, energy and maintenance
- Kitchen equipment and fixtures
- Licences and insurance
What's included in your package
- Your own online environment and app
- Connection to your business bank accounts
- VAT returns
- Preparing annual accounts and filing them with the Chamber of Commerce (KvK)
- Corporate income tax return
- Tax advice (fair use)
- Cancel monthly, reply within 24 hours
How it works
Getting started with Boekhoudvriend as a hospitality entrepreneur.
- 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 hospitality businesses
Which VAT rate applies in hospitality?+
9% for food and non-alcoholic drinks, 21% for alcohol. Your till must split these correctly. We check your revenue per rate.
How do you handle tips?+
Tips can affect your staff's payroll taxes (loonheffingen), depending on how you share them out. We advise on the correct treatment.
Do you handle payroll under the hospitality collective agreement?+
Yes. We process payslips and payroll tax returns for a fixed fee per payslip, in the same administration as your bookkeeping.
Am I tied to a contract as a hospitality entrepreneur?+
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 hospitality businesses
On VAT, deductible costs and your legal form: the questions we get most often as accountants for hospitality businesses, answered in full.
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Read moreWe work for hospitality businesses across the Netherlands, including in Woerden, Montfoort, Oudewater, Ameide, Schoonhoven, Gouda, Nieuwkoop and Utrecht. See also all professions.
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