What does a bookkeeper for your BV cost?
One fixed monthly fee, agreed in advance and including all tax returns, the annual accounts (jaarrekening) and the payroll for the director-major shareholder (DGA). No hourly rate and no after-the-fact billing: what you agree is what you pay - even if the year-end work turns out to be more work than expected.
What you can expect from us
- One fixed monthly fee, excl. VAT - no after-the-fact billing
- VAT (btw), corporate income tax and filing deadlines monitored
- One dedicated contact with board-level experience
- We arrange the switch with your current firm
Arranged in 3 steps
You tell us your situation
Holding structure or a single BV, number of invoices, payslips. That is all we need to determine your monthly fee.
You get one fee, not an hourly rate
Within one working day you receive a fixed monthly fee with an overview of what it includes. What it does not include is stated as well.
Your costs stay predictable
What you agree is what you pay, every month. If extra work comes up that is not included, you hear about it in advance - not afterwards on the invoice.
How the costs are built up in 2026
The cost of a bookkeeper for a BV (the Dutch private limited company) varies widely in 2026. General firms often charge by the hour or per task, so the final bill only becomes clear afterwards. At Nummerix you work with one fixed monthly fee (excl. VAT), set in advance based on your structure and the volume of your administration. Within one working day of your quote request you know exactly where you stand.
As a guide: the cost of a bookkeeper for a straightforward BV starts at an average of a few hundred euros per month (excl. VAT). For a holding company with an operating company, a DGA salary and several VAT returns per year, the costs are higher. Because every situation is different, we do not publish a standard rate list; you request a quote and receive a concrete fee that fits your specific BV. Bookkeeping costs are, incidentally, deductible as business expenses, which lowers the net outlay.
Do not compare bookkeeping costs on the monthly fee alone. A firm that charges by the hour for every phone call, every question and every tax return can work out considerably more expensive over a year than a fixed monthly price that covers everything. At Nummerix that monthly fee is all-inclusive: financial administration, VAT returns, corporate income tax, annual accounts and filing, and payroll for the DGA and any employees.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the average cost of a bookkeeper for a BV per month?
The cost of a bookkeeper for a BV depends on your structure and the number of transactions. A straightforward BV without a holding layer costs an average of a few hundred euros per month (excl. VAT). For a holding company with an operating company, a DGA salary and several VAT periods, that amount is higher. At Nummerix you request a quote and receive a fixed monthly fee within one working day that covers everything, so you are never faced with surprises.
Are bookkeeping costs deductible?
Yes. The cost of a bookkeeper for your BV is deductible as a business expense. That applies to the full bookkeeping, the VAT returns, the annual accounts and the corporate income tax return. All amounts Nummerix quotes are excluding VAT; you reclaim the VAT as input tax if your BV is liable for VAT.
How does switching bookkeepers work?
You request a quote and agree to the fixed monthly fee. We then contact your current firm ourselves and request your records. You do not have to coordinate anything. The handover is organised so that no deadline or tax return falls through the cracks.
Does Nummerix also work for a holding company with an operating company?
Yes. Holding structures are a daily part of our work. We handle the bookkeeping, VAT returns, corporate income tax returns and annual accounts for both the holding company and the operating company, including the DGA payroll, under one fixed monthly fee (excl. VAT).
What is included in the fixed monthly fee?
The fixed monthly fee covers the full financial administration, all VAT returns, the corporate income tax return, preparing and filing the annual accounts and the payroll for the DGA and any employees. There is no after-the-fact billing and no hourly rate for questions. Exactly what your package includes is set out in the quote before you make a decision.
Do I have to come to the office or can everything be done remotely?
Nummerix works entirely remotely. You can use our services anywhere in the Netherlands. We exchange documents and records digitally. You have one dedicated contact whom you speak to by phone or video call.