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Toeslagen and Benefits on DAFT: What You Can Claim, What You Should Avoid, and How to Apply Without Repayment Surprises
Read article →: Toeslagen and Benefits on DAFT: What You Can Claim, What You Should Avoid, and How to Apply Without Repayment SurprisesDAFT is DIY-friendly. Dutch benefits and allowances should be, too. The problem is that most English explanations online are either vague or outdated, and the “monthly advance” design…
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Moneybird for US DAFT Entrepreneurs: A Practical, English-First Setup Guide (ZZP and BV)
Read article →: Moneybird for US DAFT Entrepreneurs: A Practical, English-First Setup Guide (ZZP and BV)Moneybird is one of the best practical options for DAFT entrepreneurs because it is built for the Dutch reality: invoices, receipts, EUR bookkeeping, VAT workflows, and bank automation.…
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Who Is Actually Qualified: Jurist vs Advocaat, “Lawyer” Marketing, and How to Vet a DAFT Provider Without Getting Scammed
Read article →: Who Is Actually Qualified: Jurist vs Advocaat, “Lawyer” Marketing, and How to Vet a DAFT Provider Without Getting ScammedWho Is Actually Qualified: Jurist vs Advocaat, “Lawyer” Marketing, and How to Vet a DAFT Provider Without Getting Scammed Last reviewed: January 2026 If you are an American…
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US Citizen Financial Planning on DAFT: The Cross-Border Questions You Must Answer in Year 1 (Before It Gets Expensive)
Read article →: US Citizen Financial Planning on DAFT: The Cross-Border Questions You Must Answer in Year 1 (Before It Gets Expensive)US Citizen Financial Planning on DAFT: The Cross-Border Questions You Must Answer in Year 1 (Before It Gets Expensive) Last reviewed: January 2026 DAFT is DIY-friendly on the…
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Renting in the Netherlands on DAFT: How to Avoid Getting Played (and Still Get a Lease)
Read article →: Renting in the Netherlands on DAFT: How to Avoid Getting Played (and Still Get a Lease)Renting in the Netherlands on DAFT: How to Avoid Getting Played (and Still Get a Lease) Last reviewed: January 2026 Renting in the Netherlands is not a vibe.…
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Health Insurance on DAFT: When You Must Switch, What Counts as “Insured,” and How to Avoid Fines
Read article →: Health Insurance on DAFT: When You Must Switch, What Counts as “Insured,” and How to Avoid FinesHealth Insurance on DAFT: When You Must Switch, What Counts as “Insured,” and How to Avoid Fines Last reviewed: January 2026 DAFT is DIY friendly. Dutch health insurance…
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BRP, BSN, DigiD: The Dutch Admin Chain That Unlocks Everything (and How to Avoid Dead Ends)
Read article →: BRP, BSN, DigiD: The Dutch Admin Chain That Unlocks Everything (and How to Avoid Dead Ends)BRP, BSN, DigiD: The Dutch Admin Chain That Unlocks Everything (and How to Avoid Dead Ends) Last reviewed: January 2026 If you feel stuck in the Netherlands, it…
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DAFT With a Spouse or Partner: Residence Rights, Work Permission, and the Paperwork That Actually Matters
Read article →: DAFT With a Spouse or Partner: Residence Rights, Work Permission, and the Paperwork That Actually MattersDAFT With a Spouse or Partner: Residence Rights, Work Permission, and the Paperwork That Actually Matters Last reviewed: January 2026 If you are moving to the Netherlands on…
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Paying Yourself on DAFT: Owner Draws, Tax Set-Asides, and a Monthly System That Keeps Capital Boring
Read article →: Paying Yourself on DAFT: Owner Draws, Tax Set-Asides, and a Monthly System That Keeps Capital BoringPaying Yourself on DAFT: Owner Draws, Tax Set-Asides, and a Monthly System That Keeps Capital Boring Last reviewed: January 2026 If you are on DAFT and “paying yourself”…
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DAFT Bookkeeping That Actually Works: A Simple Stack, a Weekly Rhythm, and a Renewal-Ready File
Read article →: DAFT Bookkeeping That Actually Works: A Simple Stack, a Weekly Rhythm, and a Renewal-Ready FileDAFT Bookkeeping That Actually Works: A Simple Stack, a Weekly Rhythm, and a Renewal-Ready File Last reviewed: January 2026 DAFT is not hard. Administration is what makes it…
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