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At what profit does a BV pay off?
Compare your net disposable income as a sole proprietorship with what you keep through a BV, based on the 2026 Dutch tax figures. Adjust the assumptions and see the break-even point instantly.
Net as a sole proprietorship€69,594
Net through a BV€67,481
At €100,000 profit, a BV leaves you €2,113 less net.
A BV starts to pay off from around €119,500 annual profit.
Assumptions: with self-employed deduction + SME profit exemption; dividend distributed; 2026 figures.
This is an indication based on the 2026 tax figures, not advice. Non-tax factors (liability, pension build-up, access to financing) matter too. Unsure? Get in touch.