Private limited company (BV) vs Sole proprietorship / ZZP — tax comparison 2026

Compare the tax burden of the two legal forms with your own numbers, using each calculator below.

Private limited company (BV)Sole proprietorship / ZZP
DescriptionCorporate tax 19% (<€200k) / 25.8%; Box 2 dividends 24.5%.Box 1 with self-employed deduction + MKB profit exemption 12.7% + Zvw.

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