In this video, I'm sharing my honest experience as a freelance comedian, content creator, and creative based in Amsterdam: how I got started, got clients, registering with the KVK, understanding BTW (VAT), income tax as a freelancer, and what I've learned navigating the Dutch freelance (ZZP) world as a full-time freelancer for two years.

Whether you're thinking about moving to the Netherlands, already freelancing here, or just curious what creative life in Amsterdam really looks like, this one's for you.

LINKS TO MY UPCOMING SHOWS: https://app.bio.link/dashboard/links
(come watch me perform my solo show)

Links to everything mentioned in the video:

➨ Imagine 5: https://imagine5.com/
https://www.instagram.com/imagine5_official/
➨ Get started: https://business.gov.nl/starting-your-business/starting-as-a-self-employed-professional/get-started-as-a-freelancer-or-zzper/
➨ KVK registration: https://www.kvk.nl/en/registration/
➨ KOR: https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/bldcontentnl/belastingdienst/zakelijk/btw/hoe_werkt_de_btw/kleineondernemersregeling/kleineondernemersregeling
➨ Quarterly taxes instructions: https://goedestartbelastingdienst.nl/wiki/view/7494ecb4-f6d2-4f85-a200-5a3ee5d45b75/btw-aangifte-het-invullen-van-de-verschillende-rubrieken
➨ Legal working hours: https://www.iamexpat.nl/career/working-in-the-netherlands/working-hours
➨ Freelance starter schemes: https://www.kvk.nl/en/finance/reduce-your-taxes-through-deductibles/
➨ My tax consultant: Abdoul at https://moreatfinance.nl/
➨ Invoice requirements: https://business.gov.nl/regulations/invoice-requirements/
➨ VAT rates: https://business.gov.nl/finance-and-taxes/vat/vat-rates-and-exemptions/
➨ False self-employment: https://www.kvk.nl/en/rules-and-laws/the-employment-relationships-deregulation-act-wet-dba/

My t-shirt is from https://hotpeoplecareabout.com/products/trans-is-beautiful (45% of profits from sales support https://transunitedeurope.eu/)

00:00 Intro
00:26 Register at KVK
02:47 KOR
03:55 Hourly rates
04:19 Portfolio
05:09 Getting clients
08:26 Taxes
09:42 Working while employed
10:40 Income tax and startup schemes
11:50 Invoicing
13:08 False self-employment
13:32 Be nice and reliable
13:58 Pros and cons of freelancing
17:47 What to freelance in
20:04 Outro

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❥ Let's chat on socials:

➨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rashi.agarwal/
➨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rashi.in.amsterdam
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