In this video I walk you through the end-of-year checklist I want every self-employed person (and business owner) in the Netherlands to do before the year closes. Our tax year runs January to December, so if you’re in the last one or two weeks of the year, this is your window to tidy up your books and maximise your tax position. I cover the big levers that can reduce your tax bill—especially investing in business assets (think laptop, printer, tools, vehicle) and making voluntary pension contributions out of your profit. I explain what counts as an asset (generally €450+ excluding VAT and intended for use longer than a year) and why timing matters: if you were going to invest early next year, it may make sense to do it now—but only if you actually made profit and you have the cash. I also show how pension contributions can be tax-deductible (and even used with room from previous years), and why this is one of the easiest ways to reduce tax while securing your future. Then I move into the practical checks: upload receipts, chase outstanding invoices, update mileage and time registration, and plan your tax payment so you’re not shocked in the next tax season. Finally, I clarify who qualifies as an “entrepreneur for income tax” (hours criterion, profit, independence, risk, marketing), because many incentives only apply if the tax authority views you that way.