Topic
Choosing or switching accountants.
Choosing a bookkeeper is a decision for years to come. Compare what is included in the price, how quickly you get answers and whether you are tied to a contract. Here you will find the questions you will want to ask beforehand.
In short
A bookkeeper processes your records and takes care of your VAT returns, annual accounts and tax return. For a freelancer, this usually costs €50 to €150 a month in 2026, and for a BV €150 to €250. You can switch at any time, even halfway through the year.
Help with choosing an accountant
Articles about choosing an accountant
What does a bookkeeper cost in 2026? Prices and hidden costs
What you pay for a bookkeeper in 2026 as a freelancer, VOF or BV, what the price should include and what to watch out for.
Read more BookkeepingWhat does a bookkeeper do, and how is that different from an accountant?
What a bookkeeper takes care of for you, when you need an accountant and how to choose what suits you.
Read more BookkeepingSwitching bookkeeper halfway through the year: how it works
What happens to your history, ongoing VAT returns and opening balance when you switch.
Read more BookkeepingReview or Full service: which bookkeeping suits you?
Do the bookkeeping yourself with a review, or hand everything over? Here's how to make the right choice.
Read moreCommon questions about choosing an accountant
Every answer starts with the key point, uses the figures and rules for 2026 and links to the source.
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