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Differences between a BV and a sole proprietorship
Differences between a BV and a sole proprietorship
There are many differences between a BV and a sole proprietorship. Make sure you understand the advantages and disadvantages before you get started.
Fiscal Transparancy
Sole proprietorships (one-man businesses) and general partnerships are fiscally transparent in the Netherlands. For these fiscally transparent businesses there is no difference between company property and the private property of the owner(s). That means that on the one hand you can use company property any way you want, but on the other hand that you are also personally responsible for what your company does (and any debts the company may incur). But what does fiscal transparency mean for your taxes?
Differences between a BV and a sole proprietorship
There are many differences between a BV and a sole proprietorship. Make sure you understand the advantages and disadvantages before you get started.