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Hourly Rate Calculator
Calculate your minimum hourly rate as a Dutch freelancer
Hourly Rate Calculator
Calculate your minimum hourly rate as a Dutch freelancer (ZZP) based on your desired income, business costs, and realistic billable hours.
Calculate Your Minimum Hourly Rate
ℹ️ Understanding Your Hourly Rate
Why is realistic billable hours important?
As a freelancer, not all your work time is billable. You spend time on:
- Administration and invoicing (10-15%)
- Marketing and sales (5-10%)
- Professional development (5-10%)
- Vacation and sick leave (typically 25 days)
A realistic estimate is 1,200-1,600 billable hours per year (60-70% of available work time).
What should I include in business costs?
- Business insurance (aansprakelijkheidsverzekering)
- Healthcare insurance (zorgverzekering)
- Pension contributions (pensioen)
- Accounting/bookkeeping
- Professional development
- Software subscriptions
- Equipment depreciation
- Marketing expenses
Typical ZZP costs in the Netherlands
Annual business costs for Dutch freelancers typically range from €10,000-€15,000, depending on your industry and setup.
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