Services All services Sole trader & freelancer Partnership (VOF) Private limited company (BV) Payroll administration Online accountant Converting to a BV
Industries Construction & technology Transport & logistics Hospitality Supermarkets Healthcare & wellbeing Creative entrepreneurs Cleaning companies Hairdressers Driving schools Other industries
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Accountant in Zaandam, the Netherlands — active since 1993

Your bookkeeping
sorted, properly

SMG Administratie & Advies is an accounting firm in Zaandam for sole traders, partnerships (VOF) and private limited companies (BV). We take care of your bookkeeping, VAT returns and tax returns, at our office in Zaandam or fully online. Fixed monthly fee, personal contact.

Bookkeeping, VAT and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and BVs in Zaandam. Also fully online.

✓ Free, no-obligation introductory call ✓ Response within 1 business day
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5★
Google Reviews
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500+
Clients
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30+
Years of experience
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100%
Possible fully online
The team of SMG Administratie & Advies at the office in Zaandam
★★★★★5 stars on Google
Reachable via WhatsApp, email and phone
Fixed monthly fee, never any surprises
Online or at our office in Zaandam
Our services

Bookkeeping for every legal structure

Fixed monthly fee, no surprises. Choose the package that fits your legal structure.

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Sole trader & freelancer

Just starting out as a freelancer, or already running your business for a while? We handle your entire bookkeeping and tax returns, so you have time for your business. Fast, clear, with a response within one business day if you have questions.

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General partnership (VOF)

Running a business together, growing together. From VAT to profit distribution, everything handled clearly and carefully. You focus on your customers, we focus on the numbers.

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Private limited company (BV)

Do you have a BV or a holding structure? We help you make smart, tax-efficient decisions with payroll administration, annual accounts and advice on dividends and structure.

Holding BV
€149/mo
Holding company
Operating company
€199/mo
Active operating BV
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Free & no obligation

Do you have a grip on your numbers, or are you mostly keeping track?

Many entrepreneurs who join us only found out how much tax they owed once the assessment arrived. Take the free check and find out in one minute where you stand right now.

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⏰ Takes just 1 minute
The SMG approach

Personal, professional
and fully taken care of

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Fast and clear

Your bookkeeping is clear and on time. You never have to keep track of anything you don't understand.

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Always reachable

One fixed point of contact by phone, email or WhatsApp. Response within one business day.

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Fixed monthly fee

No surprises. You know exactly what you pay and what is taken care of for that.

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Zaandam & all of the Netherlands

Office in Zaandam, clients in Amsterdam, Purmerend and far beyond.

"I am very satisfied with SMG Administratie en Advies. The bookkeeping is always processed accurately and communication is fast and clear. They think along with you and give good advice whenever needed. A reliable firm that I definitely recommend." (translated from Dutch)

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John Stoffels
Google Review
500+
Satisfied clients
5★
Average rating
Our industries

Specialists in your industry

Click an industry to see how we support entrepreneurs in your sector.

🔨Construction companies
From sole-trader contractor to large construction BV

We understand the specific challenges in construction: large purchase invoices, subcontracting, VAT reverse-charge and the G-account. We handle the administration completely for both sole-trader contractors and construction BVs. Many of our construction clients work as a holding with an operating company; we're happy to advise you on the tax options that are often relevant in this industry.

Sole-trader contractorsConstruction BVVAT reverse-chargeG-accountSubcontracting
500+ clients across all industries More about this industry →
🧹Cleaning companies
From sole trader to a team with staff

Cleaning companies run on staff costs and thin margins. We help you run payroll administration efficiently, keep VAT returns accurate and make your profitability clear.

Payroll administrationFreelancerStaff costsThin margins
500+ clients across all industries More about this industry →
🛒E-commerce
Webshops & online sales

E-commerce brings specific challenges: selling in multiple countries, VAT rules per country (the OSS scheme), returns and inventory valuation. We guide webshop owners with the right tax approach.

OSS schemeForeign VATInventoryMarketplaces & bol.com
500+ clients across all industries View other industries →
🚗Driving schools
From freelance instructor to driving-school BV

Driving schools work with freelance instructors and their own staff. Training vehicles have specific depreciation rules. We know the industry and help you make optimal use of investment deductions.

Freelance instructorsInvestment deductionTraining vehiclesKIA
500+ clients across all industries More about this industry →
✂️Hairdressers & beauty
Nail studios, hair salons & beauty

Hairdressers, nail studios and beauty specialists: we work with dozens of entrepreneurs in the beauty industry. Cash payments, chair rental and sometimes staff — we know the combination.

Chair rentalCash revenueNail studioHair salon
500+ clients across all industries More about this industry →
🍽️Hospitality
Restaurants, cafés & catering

Hospitality is complex: lots of staff, fluctuating revenue, cash and card payments mixed together. We keep the overview and make sure VAT returns and payroll administration stay in order.

Payroll taxCash & card revenueCateringStaff
500+ clients across all industries More about this industry →
🏥Healthcare & wellbeing
From freelance healthcare provider to practice BV

Freelance healthcare providers and practices deal with VAT exemptions and health-insurer rates. We guide physiotherapists, home-care providers, coaches and other healthcare providers, including as a BV. Several of our clients in this industry run their practice as a BV, and we know the tax options well.

VAT exemptionFreelance healthcarePractice BVHealth insurers
500+ clients across all industries More about this industry →
📦Transport & logistics
From freelance driver to transport BV

Transport companies and freelance drivers work with fuel costs, road tax and vehicle depreciation. We guide both freelance drivers and transport BVs, and know the tax rules for the transport sector.

Vehicle costsFuel deductionTransport BVRoad tax
500+ clients across all industries More about this industry →
🎨Creative entrepreneurs
Artists, DJs, designers, influencers & more

Tattoo studios, DJs, artists, influencers, designers, photographers and videographers: creative entrepreneurs make up a large part of our clients. Just starting out as a freelancer or already grown into a BV, we know the specific deductions and tax rules that apply to your profession.

Tattoo studiosDJs & artistsInfluencersDesignersPhotographers
500+ clients across all industries More about this industry →
🏪Retail & supermarkets
Shops, franchises & wholesale

Retail entrepreneurs work with high turnover, thin margins and inventory. We help shop owners and supermarket operators with clear administration and VAT returns.

Inventory administrationFranchiseWholesaleMargin VAT
500+ clients across all industries More about this industry →
🔧Car garages
Garage businesses & car-body repair

Garages work with margin VAT on used cars, trade-in vehicles and parts purchasing. We know the special VAT rules for the automotive industry.

Margin VATTrade-in vehiclesParts administrationMOT/APK
500+ clients across all industries View other industries →
✨Other industries
Interpreters, personal trainers, events & more

Working as an interpreter, personal trainer, security company or event organiser? We work with entrepreneurs in almost every industry. Every sector has its own tax rules and we know them. Get in touch and we'll tell you what we can do for your situation.

InterpretersPersonal trainersSecurityEvents
500+ clients across all industries More about this industry →
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Construction companies
From sole-trader contractor to large construction BV

We understand the specific challenges in construction: large purchase invoices, subcontracting, VAT reverse-charge and the G-account. We handle the administration completely for both sole-trader contractors and construction BVs. Many of our construction clients work as a holding with an operating company; we're happy to advise you on the tax options that are often relevant in this industry.

Sole-trader contractorsConstruction BVVAT reverse-chargeG-accountSubcontracting
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Cleaning companies
From sole trader to a team with staff

Cleaning companies run on staff costs and thin margins. We help you run payroll administration efficiently, keep VAT returns accurate and make your profitability clear.

Payroll administrationFreelancerStaff costsThin margins
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E-commerce
Webshops & online sales

E-commerce brings specific challenges: selling in multiple countries, VAT rules per country (the OSS scheme), returns and inventory valuation. We guide webshop owners with the right tax approach.

OSS schemeForeign VATInventoryMarketplaces & bol.com
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Driving schools
From freelance instructor to driving-school BV

Driving schools work with freelance instructors and their own staff. Training vehicles have specific depreciation rules. We know the industry and help you make optimal use of investment deductions.

Freelance instructorsInvestment deductionTraining vehiclesKIA
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Hairdressers & beauty
Nail studios, hair salons & beauty

Hairdressers, nail studios and beauty specialists: we work with dozens of entrepreneurs in the beauty industry. Cash payments, chair rental and sometimes staff — we know the combination.

Chair rentalCash revenueNail studioHair salon
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Hospitality
Restaurants, cafés & catering

Hospitality is complex: lots of staff, fluctuating revenue, cash and card payments mixed together. We keep the overview and make sure VAT returns and payroll administration stay in order.

Payroll taxCash & card revenueCateringStaff
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Healthcare & wellbeing
From freelance healthcare provider to practice BV

Freelance healthcare providers and practices deal with VAT exemptions and health-insurer rates. We guide physiotherapists, home-care providers, coaches and other healthcare providers, including as a BV. Several of our clients in this industry run their practice as a BV, and we know the tax options well.

VAT exemptionFreelance healthcarePractice BVHealth insurers
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Transport & logistics
From freelance driver to transport BV

Transport companies and freelance drivers work with fuel costs, road tax and vehicle depreciation. We guide both freelance drivers and transport BVs, and know the tax rules for the transport sector.

Vehicle costsFuel deductionTransport BVRoad tax
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Creative entrepreneurs
Artists, DJs, designers, influencers & more

Tattoo studios, DJs, artists, influencers, designers, photographers and videographers: creative entrepreneurs make up a large part of our clients. Just starting out as a freelancer or already grown into a BV, we know the specific deductions and tax rules that apply to your profession.

Tattoo studiosDJs & artistsInfluencersDesignersPhotographers
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Retail & supermarkets
Shops, franchises & wholesale

Retail entrepreneurs work with high turnover, thin margins and inventory. We help shop owners and supermarket operators with clear administration and VAT returns.

Inventory administrationFranchiseWholesaleMargin VAT
🔧
Car garages
Garage businesses & car-body repair

Garages work with margin VAT on used cars, trade-in vehicles and parts purchasing. We know the special VAT rules for the automotive industry.

Margin VATTrade-in vehiclesParts administrationMOT/APK
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Other industries
Interpreters, personal trainers, events & more

Working as an interpreter, personal trainer, security company or event organiser? We work with entrepreneurs in almost every industry. Every sector has its own tax rules and we know them. Get in touch and we'll tell you what we can do for your situation.

InterpretersPersonal trainersSecurityEvents

SMG Administratie: the accountant for every entrepreneur

At SMG Administratie we support entrepreneurs from various sectors with their bookkeeping and tax returns. Our clients come from all over the Netherlands, but our heart is in Zaandam.

Thanks to our broad industry knowledge, we always tailor administration and tax advice to the specific needs of your field. You save time and know for certain that your numbers are correct.

A physical shop, an online business or a service: we make sure your administration matches your industry. We take care of more than 500 entrepreneurs from our office on Pieter Ghijsenlaan in Zaandam.

More about SMG Administratie →

"Looking for an accountant? Look no further. A skilled and reliable firm. I've had over 10 years of experience with SMG Administratie & Advies myself. In short: five stars!" (translated from Dutch)

AD
Adam
Google Review
500+
Clients trust us
5★
Average rating
How we work

From the first conversation to worry-free bookkeeping

Switching is simple. We arrange everything, including the handover from your current accountant.

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Introductory call

An appointment is scheduled in no time. We get to know your business.

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Smooth switch

We arrange the handover from your previous accountant, you don't have to do anything.

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Fixed point of contact

One contact person who knows your file, reachable by phone, email or WhatsApp.

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Always on time

Fixed monthly fee, no surprises, all returns filed before the deadline.

★★★★★

"Finally accountants who really understand how to do bookkeeping. Switching was also easier than I thought. I can definitely recommend this firm!" (translated)

MA
M.A.
Google Review
★★★★★

"Good bookkeeping administration. Very satisfied. They know what they're doing. They always take the time for any questions you have." (translated)

PH
Phone Hospital
Google Review
★★★★★

"Very satisfied with the bookkeeping. I run a restaurant in Amsterdam and simply upload all my invoices from Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats into the system. They take care of the rest. Always quick responses and clear explanations." (translated)

AS
Azad Shikho
Google Review
News & blog

Always up to date

Tax news, tips for entrepreneurs and updates — handy and easy to read.

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