Self-employed Taxi Driver: Everything you need to know as a self-employed person
David Mohan
1 min read
As an independent taxi driver (self-employed) you are your own boss. Read all about the rules, taxes, insurance and benefits of being self-employed in the taxi industry.
In short: As a self-employed taxi driver you are your own boss and you set your own rates. You benefit from tax benefits such as the self-employed person's deduction, but you are also responsible for taxes, insurance and pension accrual. Good preparation is essential.
Self-employed taxi driver: the basics
More and more taxi drivers are choosing to be self-employed: driving independently, determining their own rates and choosing your own customers. But as a self-employed person you are also responsible for taxes, insurance and pensions. Here you can read everything you need to know.
Benefits of being a self-employed taxi driver
- Own boss: You decide when you drive and for whom
- Own rates: You set your own price
- Tax benefits: Self-employed deduction, starter deduction and SME profit exemption
- Flexibility: Combine taxi work with other assignments
Tax as a self-employed taxi driver
As an independent taxi driver you pay:
- Income tax on your profit (turnover minus costs)
- VAT: Passenger transport falls under the 0% VAT rate
- Self-employed deduction: Deduction if you work more than 1225 hours per year
Insurance you need as a self-employed person
- Business liability insurance (AVB)
- Disability insurance (AOV)
- Taxi insurance (other than private car insurance)
Pension as a self-employed taxi driver
As a self-employed person, you do not build up a pension through an employer. Arrange your own pension provision in a timely manner, such as an annuity insurance or bank savings account.
More information
Read more on the knowledge base of ZZP Nederland: zzp-nederland.nl/kennisbank/zzp-taxiDriver.
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