Abidul If you run a small business or work as a freelancer in the Netherlands, you already know the drill: receipts pile up, invoices land in your inbox, and every quarter the btw-aangifte (VAT return) looms. Getting your omzetbelasting (turnover tax) figures right for the Belastingdienst can feel like a chore, especially when your paperwork is scattered across photos, scans, and PDFs. In this post we’ll look at why VAT reporting matters, who Receiptu is for, and how our app helps you stay on top of boekhouding (bookkeeping) without the headache.
What Is BTW and the Btw-Aangifte?
BTW is the Dutch term for VAT (value-added tax). In the Netherlands, omzetbelasting is effectively the same thing: a tax on the value you add when you sell goods or services. If you’re registered for VAT, you must report it regularly.
That’s where the btw-aangifte comes in. It’s the official VAT return: the form or declaration you file with the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration, the Belastingdienst. In the Netherlands, most businesses submit this quarterly via the Belastingdienst portal at belastingdienst.nl. Getting the numbers right means having your receipts and invoices in order and knowing your taxable turnover, deductible VAT, and what you owe or are owed.
What Is Receiptu?
Receiptu is a Netherlands-based company and product built for exactly this. We offer an app (on web, iOS, and Android) that focuses on VAT reporting (btw-aangifte) and bookkeeping (boekhouding).
The core idea is simple: you upload receipts and invoices as photos, scans, or PDFs. Our AI reads the documents and extracts the important data: vendor, date, totals, tax/VAT, and currency. It suggests categories (e.g. travel, meals, supplies) so you can confirm or adjust with one click. You can search and filter your expenses by amount, year, title, and more. When it’s time for your quarterly btw-aangifte, you generate VAT reports from Receiptu and use those figures to complete and submit your return in the Belastingdienst portal yourself.
We don’t submit the return for you. We prepare the figures and reports so you can file with confidence. The original file (image or PDF) stays attached to each entry for compliance and for sharing when you need it.
Beyond VAT, Receiptu helps with split bills and payment requests. You can share a receipt (e.g. with colleagues or friends), send a link, and they can select items and pay what they owe, handy for expenses you need to split or get reimbursed for.
Who Is Receiptu For?
Receiptu is for freelancers, small businesses, and anyone in the Netherlands who needs to do VAT reporting (btw-aangifte) and keep receipts and invoices organized for bookkeeping (boekhouding). If you’re tired of digging through folders and spreadsheets every quarter, or you want a single place to store and search your documents, Receiptu is built for your workflow.
We’re a Netherlands-based company, and the product is designed around Dutch processes and the Belastingdienst: quarterly returns, Dutch terms, and the way small businesses and freelancers actually work.
How Receiptu Works
Upload. Add receipts and invoices from your phone, tablet, or computer (photo, scan, or PDF). Everything syncs across devices.
Review. Our AI extracts vendor, date, totals, tax/VAT, and currency and suggests categories. You confirm or edit in one click; your edits help keep future similar receipts consistent.
Use the data. Search and filter your expenses. When the quarter ends, generate VAT reports and take those numbers into the Belastingdienst portal to complete and submit your btw-aangifte. You can also share a receipt or send payment requests via a shareable link so others can pay their share.
Why It Helps
Staying compliant means having a clear trail of what you spent, what you charged, and what VAT you owe or can reclaim. Receiptu gives you a receipt scanner and invoice hub that feeds directly into VAT reporting. You keep the originals, you keep control, and you file on time with numbers you can stand behind.
We offer a free plan with a limited number of receipts per month, a free trial, no credit card required, and you can cancel anytime. When you need more uploads, you can upgrade. You can reach us through the contact form on our website or via our support channels for onboarding, pricing, or product questions. Find us at receiptu.com, and on Instagram @receiptu.nl and LinkedIn company/receiptu.
Try Receiptu for Free
If you’re in the Netherlands and want to simplify your btw-aangifte and bookkeeping, give Receiptu a try. Upload a few receipts, see how the AI extracts the data, and build your first VAT report. We built it for freelancers and small businesses here, so you can spend less time on paperwork and more on what you do best.
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