WORKSHOP: SMARTER TAX DECISIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
Running a business gives you freedom, but it also comes with responsibilities. When it comes to taxes, most entrepreneurs know the basics: the quarterly VAT and annual income tax. But the real question is: Are you handling them in a way that actually supports your business?
This BASE event, part of the Let’s Touch Base series, is designed to give you clarity on what you need to do and how to do it properly. We keep our sessions intentionally small, with a maximum of 25 participants, to allow for real interaction and practical discussion. This is a practical session designed to help you feel more in control and make smarter decisions moving forward.
Avoid mistakes, use deductions better, and structure your finances smarter. This session brings practical insights from years of experience supporting expats, international professionals, and small businesses in the Netherlands. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of how to navigate the Dutch tax system, not just to stay compliant, but to make better financial decisions for your business.
⚠️ What: A quarterly BASE event for founders and entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, freelancers, small business owners, expats and international entrepreneurs navigating the Dutch system
⚠️ When: Thursday, 02.07.2026, 16:30 – 20:00
⚠️ Where: European Business Center, Keizersgracht 62-64, 1015 CS Amsterdam, the Netherlands
⚠️ Who: BASE Conference
What we’ll cover:
- ✅ What tax compliance really means for your business
- ✅ How to approach VAT and income tax with more confidence
- ✅ Common mistakes and how to avoid them
- ✅ What deductions you should be aware of
- ✅ The essential do’s and don’ts
- ✅ How to structure your finances to support long-term sustainability
PROGRAMME
The event will take place on Thursday, 09.09.2025 and last 2,5 hours, 16:30 – 20:00.
- 🔺16:30 – 17:00 🔻- Doors open for networking
- 🔺17:00 – 17:15 🔻- Opening and welcome note
- 🔺17:15 – 18:15 🔻- Session
- 🔺18:15 – 19:00 🔻- Fireside chat
- 🔺19:00 – 20:00 🔻- Networking drinks
REGISTRATION
🎟️ Early Bird Ticket price: €25,00 excl. VAT
🎟️ Regular Ticket price: €35,00 excl. VAT
Reserve your spot today on Eventbrite. Empower yourself and grow your business. Join the event and connect with fellow entrepreneurs! See you there!
ABOUT THE VENUE
This event takes place at EBC Amsterdam, a boutique business and meeting venue located at Keizersgracht 62–64 in the heart of Amsterdam. Set inside a historic canal house on one of Amsterdam’s most recognisable canals, the venue offers an elegant and professional setting for small-scale workshops, coaching sessions, business events and personal development gatherings.
EBC Amsterdam combines the atmosphere of the Amsterdam canal belt with the comfort of a modern meeting location. The venue features stylish meeting rooms, natural daylight, high-speed Wi-Fi, professional reception support and a calm, intimate environment that supports meaningful conversation, reflection and focused learning. Its central location makes it especially suitable for participants travelling from Amsterdam, the wider Randstad region or other cities in the Netherlands.
The venue is easy to reach by public transport. Amsterdam Central Station is within walking distance, making EBC Amsterdam convenient for guests arriving by train, metro, tram or bus. For participants travelling by car, nearby parking options include P1 Amsterdam Central and Q-Park Nieuwendijk. The location is also close to the Jordaan, Haarlemmerstraat, the historic canal district and many cafés and restaurants, making it a beautiful and accessible Amsterdam city centre venue for an inspiring event experience.
ABOUT BASE
BASE for the founders, creators, and changemakers doing business differently. It’s for the small business owners who want to collaborate and scale with purpose. We welcome both small and large players – not to compete, but to co-create new models of doing business that are more human, sustainable, and equitable. If you’re here to learn, experiment, build meaningful relationships, and grow as a business that reflects your values (where profit and purpose go hand in hand), you’re in the right place. Each event is unique, and allows you to learn from fellow local founders and entrepreneurs, share your expertise with the community and enjoy a fun evening out with founders in Amsterdam.
Meet entrepreneurs at events that are fun and provide a structure for connection at the same time. Connect with founders from a variety of backgrounds, industries, and experience levels. You’ll always leave the event feeling more inspired, energized, and motivated. The events are an opportunity to share your knowledge, experience, and network with inspiring entrepreneurs, so they can have a bigger impact. Have you ever been to a networking event where you only got to interact with a couple of people? BASE events take place in Amsterdam and are intentionally designed for you to make multiple valuable new connections in a friendly setting. They are intended exclusively for founders, so that you get to make several new and valuable connections in just a couple of hours.
DISCLAIMER
The information provided on this website is for inspiration and general reference only. While LaMatu aims to keep details accurate and up to date, it cannot guarantee their completeness or correctness. LaMatu is not responsible for any changes, updates, or cancellations related to this event. LaMatu disclaims any liability for errors, omissions, or decisions made based on this information. For the most current details, please refer to the official event organisers.
