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Why MKB Juristen?

Since 2001, we have been active as a no-nonsense legal firm for entrepreneurs. We quickly get to the heart of the matter: with a thorough assessment, clear answers, and a document that works practically.

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Why customization?

A legal document only works well if it aligns with your business, agreements, risks, and industry. That is why we do not work with a standard generator, but with legal experts who assess your situation.

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You will receive a legal document that is practical and aligns with the agreements you wish to make.

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The founders of MKB Juristen

Our organization consists of several small teams working within various legal fields. Each legal field has its own senior in-house counsel and/or lawyers.

Denian Wielhouwer

Corporate lawyer in corporate law & business expert

Denian Wielhouwer

Annelore Hendriks

Corporate lawyer, corporate law, administrative law

Annelore Hendriks

Ilja van Driel

Corporate law attorney, employment law

Ilja van Driel

Jaime Boogaers

Corporate law, ICT & privacy law, energy law attorney

Jaime Boogaers
Custom choices

Which choices determine the content?

A few key choices determine what the contract should look like. Review them beforehand.

Choice or question Why this matters legally
Hourly rate or fixed project price? With an hourly rate, you focus on hours worked; with a fixed price, on results. The choice determines the terms regarding additional work and invoicing.
Is there a relationship of authority? If you give instructions as you would to an employee, there is a risk of bogus self-employment. Keep instructions limited to the result.
Who receives the intellectual property? Without express transfer, copyright and other intellectual property rights remain with the Contractor; explicitly record the transfer or license.
How is liability divided? Determine whether and to what extent the self-employed professional is liable and whether insurance is required.
Is the contractor allowed to have himself replaced? Free substitution and working for multiple clients strengthen independent status.
Clauses and provisions

What elements belong in a freelance agreement (self-employed)?

Legally, a freelance agreement is a contract for services (Article 7:400 of the Dutch Civil Code). The following components ensure that the agreements are recorded fully and professionally.

Provision Relevant to Legal point of attention
Description of the assignment Always Describe the deliverable result or activities concretely, so that it is clear what the contractor delivers and does not.
Rates and invoicing Always Establish an hourly or project rate, VAT, payment terms, and invoicing date to prevent disputes afterwards.
Term and termination Always Determine the start, end, or duration and the method of early termination with a notice period.
Independence and no authority When hiring a self-employed professional Stipulate that the contractor performs the work at their own discretion, to prevent bogus self-employment.
Liability With higher risks Limit the contractor's liability, for example to the invoice amount or a fixed maximum.
Intellectual property In creative or IT work Rule regarding who becomes the rights holder of the results; without transfer (Article 2 of the Copyright Act), the copyright remains with the creator.
Confidentiality Regarding confidential information Obligate the contractor to confidentiality regarding business data, possibly with a penalty clause.
Replacement and engagement of third parties For ongoing assignments Determine whether the self-employed professional may be replaced; free substitution underscores independence.
Use in practice

How do you use this document correctly?

A contract only works if it fits the practice and is adhered to by both parties.

Situation What should you do? Point of attention
Before the start Fill in the assignment, rate, and duration concretely, and have both parties sign. A signed contract prevents ambiguity regarding the agreements.
At the start Check whether the practice matches the paper (no authority, own working hours). The actual execution determines whether there is genuine independence.
During the assignment Document additional work and changes in writing in supplementary agreements. Verbal changes often lead to disputes regarding the invoice and scope.
At termination or renewal Confirm delivery, final invoicing, or a new period in writing. This way, you prevent unintended silent continuation or outstanding items.
Common mistakes

Common mistakes

These mistakes occur frequently and are easy to prevent with a good contract.

Wrong Consequence Better approach
Working without a written contract Lack of clarity regarding rate, scope, and liability in the event of a conflict. Record the agreements in writing in advance and have them signed.
Effectively a relationship of authority Risk of reclassification as employment with additional assessment of tax and social security contributions. Limit instructions to the result and let the freelancer manage their own time.
Intellectual property not settled Rights to the work remain with the contractor. Include a clear provision regarding transfer or licensing.
Liability not limited Unlimited claims for damage or errors. Agree on a maximum, for example the invoice amount.
No agreements regarding additional work Discussion and unpaid extra hours. Document how additional work is requested, approved, and invoiced.
Risk profile

What is your situation and what do you pay attention to?

Depending on your role and the type of assignment, the points of attention differ.

Risk profile Example Focus in the document
You are the client You hire a self-employed professional for a clearly defined job. Avoid a hierarchical relationship and establish results and liability.
You are self-employed You provide services to one or more clients. Safeguard your independence, rate, payment terms, and limited liability.
Long-term hire The self-employed professional works for you on a structural and full-time basis. High risk of bogus self-employment; thoroughly assess the actual implementation.
Creative or IT work Copyright or other intellectual property rights arise. Explicitly regulate transfer or license and confidentiality.
Additional documents

When is this document not enough?

For certain collaborations or risks, you require additional or different documents.

Situation Supplementary document Why
Situation Related document Explanation
You share confidential information with the self-employed professional Related document A separate confidentiality agreement regulates confidentiality more comprehensively, possibly including a penalty clause.
The self-employed professional processes personal data for you Related document Under the GDPR, a data processing agreement is mandatory if the self-employed professional processes personal data on your behalf.
You will collaborate structurally on an equal footing Related document A cooperation agreement is more appropriate when parties act jointly for their own account and risk.
Explanation of this document

Drafting a freelance agreement (self-employed), why?

Not every entrepreneur knows exactly what a freelance agreement (ZZP) is, when you need one, and which risks they must cover. That is why we explain below what this document entails, what you should look out for, and why customized legal solutions are important.

What is a freelance agreement for a self-employed professional?
A freelance agreement for a self-employed professional is the contract for services pursuant to Article 7:400 of the Dutch Civil Code, whereby a self-employed professional without employees (ZZP) commits to a client to provide services. The freelance agreement sets out the specific arrangements for a concrete assignment: the nature of the work, the duration, the hourly rate or project price, the payment arrangement, the intellectual property rights to the produced output, confidentiality, and the termination clause. The freelance agreement is the legal dividing line between a contract for services — independent, not an employment contract — and an employment contract subject to payroll taxes. As of January 1, 2025, the Tax and Customs Administration is fully enforcing the DBA Act, making the classification question more urgent than ever. Our lawyers draft freelance agreements for clients and self-employed professionals that are compliant with the DBA Act, demonstrably exclude bogus self-employment, and clearly define your rights and obligations.
How do you prevent bogus self-employment in the freelance agreement?
Bogus self-employment is the risk that the Tax and Customs Administration reclassifies a self-employed relationship as an employment contract, rendering the client liable for payroll taxes, employee insurance contributions, and potentially fines. In the Deliveroo ruling (2023) and subsequent case law, the Supreme Court established three elements that determine the classification: work, wages, and authority. Authority is the most decisive element: if the client gives instructions on how the assignment must be carried out, determines the working hours, integrates the self-employed professional as if they were a regular employee, and leaves no room for independent interpretation, there is a case of authority. Your freelance agreement must contractually anchor this independence: the self-employed professional determines how they carry out the assignment, has the right to be replaced, works for multiple clients, bears their own professional risk, and is not entitled to continued payment of wages during illness. The contractual provisions must align with the actual execution — a contract that is compliant with unemployment benefit regulations but functions as an employment relationship in practice offers no protection. Our lawyers draft a freelance agreement compliant with the DBA Act.
What are the essential components of a freelance agreement?
A complete freelance agreement contains at least the following components: A precise assignment description that defines the scope, deliverables, and quality requirements. The hourly or project rate, the invoicing frequency, and the payment term. The duration of the assignment and the termination policy. The intellectual property clause: does the copyright remain with the freelancer or transfer to the client, and what usage rights does the client acquire? The confidentiality obligation regarding commercially sensitive information received by the freelancer in the context of the assignment. The non-solicitation clause: may the freelancer approach the client's customers or employees after completion? The limitation of liability of the freelancer for damages resulting from errors in their work. And the independence clause , which confirms the freelancer's independence as an entrepreneur.
How do you manage the intellectual property rights for the work of a self-employed professional?
The intellectual property clause is one of the most critical components for freelance creative, technical, and advisory service providers. The main rule of the Copyright Act is that the copyright to a work rests with the creator—the self-employed professional who created it. The client who wishes the copyright to the delivered works to rest with them must agree to this explicitly. Following the legislative amendment of January 1, 2026, the transfer of copyright requires a written deed. In activities where the self-employed professional uses their own methods, tools, or existing materials, they retain the copyright to those underlying elements in any case—only the specific application for the client can be transferred. Your freelance agreement must specify, per type of deliverable, whether copyright is transferred or whether a right of use is granted. Our lawyers draft an IP clause that respects the interests of both parties.
What are the tax obligations of the self-employed professional, and how do you reflect these in the agreement?
A self-employed professional working under a freelance agreement is responsible for their own tax return as an entrepreneur: they do not remit payroll taxes via the client but declare their income as business profit or result from other activities in the income tax return. The self-employed professional is responsible for their own VAT return, pension accrual, and disability insurance. Your freelance agreement must explicitly state that the self-employed professional is an independent entrepreneur, that they are responsible for their own tax obligations, and that the client does not withhold payroll taxes. This is one of the elements used by the Tax and Customs Administration to classify the employment relationship. Our lawyers ensure a freelance agreement that contractually anchors the fiscal independence of the self-employed professional.
How does it work at MKBjuristen?
After a brief intake, our lawyers map out the nature of the assignment, the position of the self-employed professional, the remuneration structure, and your specific risks. Based on this, we draft a freelance agreement that is compliant with the DBA Act, correctly anchors the self-employed professional's independence, clearly defines intellectual property, and limits liability. We also assess existing freelance agreements for bogus self-employment risks.
Are you unsure whether your document is legally correct? We would be happy to assess the sensible course of action: drafting, reviewing, or amending.
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Explanation regarding the use of the document

A standard document seems cheap, until it doesn't fit your situation properly. That is why we provide custom legal solutions tailored to your business.

Custom solutions per industry and company

Every business operates differently and faces different legal risks. Therefore, we tailor the document to your industry, customers, agreements, and way of working.

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Focus on online sales, delivery, returns, complaints, payment, digital products, and consumer regulations.

Business services

Attention to the assignment, additional work, liability, payment, termination, and reliance on client information.

Construction, installation & execution

Attention to planning, delivery, warranties, additional work, materials, delays, and liability risks.

Software, SaaS & digital services

Attention to licenses, availability, support, updates, data, intellectual property, and limitation of liability.

Trade, supply & wholesale

Attention to delivery, transport, payment, retention of title, warranties, delivery times, and international agreements.

Consultants, freelancers & advisors

Attention to scope, best efforts obligations, cancellation, payment, liability, and confidential information.


A legal document only has value if it suits your practice. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at how you use the document in your business.

Common mistakes with legal documents

A legal document often seems simple, but small errors can have major consequences later on. In practice, we see that entrepreneurs run the greatest risk when a document does not align well with their business, agreements, or way of working.

  • Using a standard document that does not suit the company
  • Forgot important agreements regarding payment, delivery, liability, or termination
  • Have a document generated without legal review
  • Continuing to use old documents while the company has changed
  • Not knowing how the document should be used correctly in practice

A legal document only prevents problems if it suits your situation. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at your company, agreements, and risks.

Why is a standard document often not enough?

Because a standard document does not take into account your industry, customers, risks, and specific agreements, important provisions may be missing or not align well with your practice.

Can I create a legal document myself using AI?

AI can assist in creating text, but does not independently assess whether the document is legally appropriate, complete, and usable for your business. Legal review therefore remains important.

When do I need to have my document checked?

Have your document checked if your business has changed, you have new customers or services, you have doubts about existing agreements, or the document has not been updated for a long time.

Will I also receive an explanation about the use of the document?

Yes. We explain how to use the document in practice, what to look out for, and which steps are important to prevent disputes afterwards.

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