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I am a FreeFlexer / FreeFlexing (Taxes & Insurances)

The top 10 most asked questions about what it means being a FreeFlexer; from taxes to your VAT ID

Frequently Asked Questions: FreeFlexing (VAT & Taxes)

Frequently Asked Questions

Whilst freeflexing you are your own boss and have the freedom to decide and plan your work schedule, at your own pace.

What is freeflexing?

I’ve become a FreeFlexer instead of a freelancer. What does this change for me?

As a FreeFlexer you are not bound to anything, but you will always have enough work within reach.

What’s the difference between a FreeFlexer, freelancer, temporary worker and flex worker?

Tax declaration, insurance, your applications for shifts and the debtor’s risk

Which responsibilities do I have as a FreeFlexer?

No, as an entrepreneur you can’t apply for payroll tax

Can I apply for payroll tax?

If you start doing it so early, you will be able to use tax benefits.

Why should I save up for a pension?

VAT declaration, substitute, appearance and clothing

What responsibilities do I have towards the client?

Yes, you can. Keep in mind that you will need to declare your turnover tax.

Can I freeflex for a short period of time?

As a FreeFlexer you are your own boss and have the freedom to decide and plan your work schedule, at your own pace

🇬🇧 What is a FreeFlexer?

🇬🇧 I've become a FreeFlexer instead of a freelancer. What does this change for me?

🇬🇧 Can I freeflex for a short period of time?

Whilst freeflexing, you are your own boss and have the freedom to decide and plan your work schedule, at your own pace

🇬🇧 What is FreeFlexing?

As a FreeFlexer you are not bound to anything, but you will always have enough work within reach

🇬🇧 What's the difference between a FreeFlexer, freelancer, temporary worker and flex worker?

🇬🇧 Which responsibilities do I have as a FreeFlexer?

If you start doing it early, you will be able to use tax benefits

🇬🇧 Why should I save up for a pension?

🇬🇧 What responsibilities do I have towards the client?

General

Request a vat-identification number through the Tax Authorities or the Chamber of Commerce

How can I request my VAT-ID?

A CoC-number is a number you request at the Chamber of Commerce and the VAT-ID is a number you request with the Tax Authorities.

What is the difference between a CoC and a VAT-ID?

The VAT-ID is the number you use to communicate with your clients.

What’s the difference between a VAT-ID and VAT-number?

What is a FreeFlexer?

The Tax Authorities will deliver this to you by letter

Where can I find my VAT-identification number?

Can I work whilst I’m awaiting my VAT-ID?

It takes up to an average of 2 weeks before the Tax Authorities will send you your VAT-ID.

When will I receive my VAT-ID?

As soon as you added your VAT-ID to your profile.

I’m waiting for the Tax Authorities to grant me my VAT-ID, when will I be able to continue on the platform?

You'll need to register as being self-employed at the HMRC

🇬🇧 How do I become a freelancer?

I want to become a FreeFlexer

Having trouble with the verification of your VAT-ID? Learn what could be the reason.

Why is my VAT-ID not valid?

Can I use my VAT-ID to work outside of Temper?

Add work experience to the activities of your company.

I’ve already registered with the CoC, what now?

I am a FreeFlexer

It’s only possible to work through Temper as a zzp’er, not as a VoF or a B.V.

Can I work through Temper as a VoF or B.V?

The displayed hourly rates do not include VAT

Do the hourly rates include or exclude VAT?

The TaxSavers can help you out with your income tax returns

Help with your income tax return in the Netherlands

Also known as the declaration of turnover tax or sales tax

Help with the VAT-declaration

Recently moved to The Netherlands? You might need help with your tax returns

Help with the M-form for expats

Turnover tax every quarter and income tax every year

When do I need to pay which taxes?

Exemption from tax obligations up until € 20.000,-

How does the Small Businesses Scheme (KOR) work?

You will receive a € 65,- fine from the Tax Authorities.

What if I don’t do my turnover tax declaration or forgot?

Do I pay tax on my first job if I don’t have a VAT-ID?

The first time you declare your taxes, it’s often done in writing.

Why can’t I fill in my tax declarations through the online portal of the Tax Authorities?

Income tax and possible turnover tax (also called your tax declarations)

What taxes do I face as a FreeFlexer?

You will have to pay taxes over your income whether you are an employee or work as a FreeFlexer.

What is income tax and do I have to pay this?

Download all your invoices from the financial overview to file your VAT return.

VAT return: How do I calculate what I need to declare?

Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions

🇬🇧 What taxes do I face as a FreeFlexer?

🇬🇧 What if I don't do my turnover tax declaration or forgot?

🇬🇧 How can I correct my tax declarations?

Taxes

You're insured in case of damages or accidents. Have you worked more than 10 shifts? Then you're insured in case of sickness and disability

What am I insured for?

You might be! You are insured of income in case of longer term sickness or disability, and if you have worked at least 10 Temper shifts

I'm sick. Am I insured of income?

Yes, during your shifts you are covered by default for damage you have caused to others

I caused damage. Am I insured?

Yes, you will receive financial support in case of accidents that occurred during your Temper shift or commute to your client

Do I have accident insurance?

On the platform! Via the overview of insurances in your dashboard or directly during check-out of your shift

How can I make a claim on my insurance?

You're covered by default against damages or accidents, and potentially in case of long-term illness

🇬🇧 What am I insured for?

🇬🇧 I'm sick. Am I insured of income?

🇬🇧 I caused damage. Am I insured?

You're automatically covered in case of accidents that occurred during your shift

🇬🇧 Do I have accident insurance?

On the platform! Go to the insurance overview in your dashboard or do it when you checkout of your shift

🇬🇧 How can I make a claim on my insurance?

Insurances

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