Accounting for lawyers
The accountant for lawyers and law firms.
You bill hours, manage client funds and often work in a partnership (maatschap) or practice BV. We provide accounts that meet the requirements of your profession and suit a structure with several partners.
Package for lawyers
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
In short
Boekhoudvriend is the accountant for lawyers 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
- Legal services are subject to the standard VAT (btw) rate of 21%. For services to foreign businesses, the VAT may be reverse-charged (btw verlegd).
- 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
- Contract
- Cancel monthly. Reply within 24 hours.
Specifically for lawyers
What we pay extra attention to for lawyers.
Keeping client funds separate
Client money runs through a separate client funds foundation (Stichting Derdengelden). We keep those accounts strictly separate from your firm's own accounts.
Partnership or practice BV
If you work with partners, the structure determines how profit is shared and taxed. We advise on the choice between a partnership (maatschap) and a practice BV with a holding company, and the agreements that go with it.
Work in progress
Hours you have not yet billed count towards your annual profit. We value work in progress (onderhanden werk) correctly in your annual accounts.
Costs we often see for lawyers.
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).
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Bar association fees and training points
- Legal databases and professional literature
- Office space and secretarial support
- Practice management software
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 lawyer.
- 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 lawyers
Do you also handle the accounts of a law partnership?+
Yes. We handle the partnership's accounts and the partners' income tax returns, and we calculate the profit split according to your partnership agreement.
Is a practice BV beneficial for a lawyer?+
Above a certain profit level, a practice BV with a holding company can offer tax advantages and flexibility for pension and assets. We run the numbers based on your own figures.
How do you handle client funds?+
Client funds are held in the name of a separate foundation and do not belong in the firm's accounts. We keep those accounts separately and make sure everything reconciles.
Am I tied to a contract as a lawyer?+
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 lawyers
On VAT, deductible costs and your legal form: the questions we get most often as accountants for lawyers, answered in full.
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Read moreWe work for lawyers across the Netherlands, including in Breukelen, Driebergen, Baarn, Amstelveen, Den Haag and Den Bosch. See also all professions.
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