Accounting for restaurants
The accountant for restaurants.
A restaurant runs on tight margins and lots of staff. We connect your till, handle your payroll and give you weekly insight into revenue, purchasing and staff costs.
Package for restaurants
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 restaurants 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
- Meals and non-alcoholic drinks are charged at 9% VAT (btw), alcoholic drinks at 21%. Delivery and takeaway are often charged at the same rates as in the restaurant.
- 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 restaurants
What we pay extra attention to for restaurants.
Food and beverage cost
We set your purchases against your revenue, so you see your cost percentage for each period and can adjust in time.
Till and delivery platforms
We reconcile revenue from your till and from delivery platforms such as Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats with your payouts.
Staff and tips
We handle payroll under the hospitality collective labour agreement (horeca-cao) and advise on the correct treatment of tips.
Costs we often see for restaurants.
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 and energy
- Kitchen equipment
- Delivery platforms and commissions
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 restaurant.
- 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 restaurants
Which VAT rate does a restaurant charge?+
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 process revenue from Thuisbezorgd?+
We process the revenue and commissions from the payout statements, so you see what delivery really brings in.
Do you also handle salaries for my kitchen staff?+
Yes, for a fixed fee per payslip, in line with the hospitality collective agreement (horeca-cao).
Am I tied to a contract as a restaurant?+
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 restaurants
On VAT, deductible costs and your legal form: the questions we get most often as accountants for restaurants, answered in full.
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Read moreWe work for restaurants across the Netherlands, including in Gouda, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Den Bosch. See also all professions.
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