DBA Act and self-employed contracts
Properly arranging the DBA Act and self-employed contracts
Prevent disputes regarding bogus self-employment
Prevent disputes regarding bogus self-employment. We assist clients and freelancers with service agreements, framework agreements, and practical arrangements tailored to the actual collaboration.
from 399.-
excl. VAT
Go straight to the right solution
For a one-off assignment, recurring collaboration, or a broader DBA check.
- Contract for services
- Framework agreement for self-employed professionals
- DBA check and document set
- Practical work instruction
DBA Act: prevent bogus self-employment
Do you work with freelancers or are you hired as a self-employed professional? In that case, a contract alone is not enough. The Tax and Customs Administration focuses primarily on the actual execution of the collaboration. Therefore, the agreement must be correct, and the practice must correspond with it.
Please note: a contract alone does not provide complete certainty.
An agreement is only beneficial if the actual working method aligns with it. Therefore, we assess not only the text but also the hierarchical relationship, the description of the assignment, the freedom of execution, and practical arrangements.
Choose your DBA solution
Choose the solution that suits your situation. The prices are starting prices. The exact price depends on the complexity, existing documents, the number of parties involved, and the desired delivery time.
Most chosen
Contract for services
For a specific assignment, project, or temporary collaboration with a freelancer.
from 399.-
excl. VAT
Included
- Telephone intake with a lawyer
- Custom assignment agreement
- Clear description of assignment and result
- Agreements on independent execution
- Agreements regarding compensation, invoicing, and liability
- One adjustment round included
Important
- Suitable for a defined assignment
- From 399.- excl. VAT
Framework agreement for self-employed professionals
For recurring collaboration with a freelancer, where you make further agreements per assignment.
from 399.-
excl. VAT
Included
- Telephone intake with a lawyer
- Tailor-made framework agreement
- Basic agreements for multiple assignments
- Order confirmation or further order per project
- Agreements regarding independence, replacement, and execution
- One adjustment round included
Important
- Suitable for more structured collaboration
- From 399.- excl. VAT
For clients
DBA check & document set
For organizations that hire multiple freelancers and want to have their working methods, contracts, and risks assessed.
from 899.-
excl. VAT
Included
- DBA risk analysis of the collaboration
- Check existing agreement or model
- Advice on actual working methods and risk to authority
- Document set for clients
- Instructions for practical use
- Concrete points for improvement for your organization
Important
- Suitable for multiple freelancers or recurring hires
- From 899.- excl. VAT
Which documents do you need?
A proper DBA setup usually requires more than a single standalone agreement. Especially for clients who frequently work with freelancers, it is advisable to also document the working method and assignment administration.
Contract for services
For a concrete assignment with clear agreements regarding results, independent execution, remuneration, liability, duration, and termination.
Framework Agreement
For recurring collaboration where a detailed assignment description or order confirmation is used per assignment.
Assignment description
For each assignment, define the goal, result, schedule, rate, and responsibilities. This helps to limit characteristics of salaried employment.
Client work instruction
Internal instruction for managers and teams on how to interact with freelancers without creating an actual hierarchical relationship.
DBA risk analysis
Assessment of the collaboration based on factors such as authority, organizational embedding, personal work, and entrepreneurial risk.
Contract check existing documents
Do you already have a model agreement or your own contract? We check whether it still aligns with your current working methods and risks.
The practice must correspond to the contract.
If a self-employed person works independently on paper but is managed as an employee in practice, there may still be a case of bogus self-employment.
What must be included in a DBA-compliant contract?
The content depends on the assignment, but the following components are often important in an agreement with a self-employed professional.
Concrete assignment
Not a generic job description, but a clearly defined assignment, result, or project.
No hierarchical relationship
In principle, the contractor determines how the assignment is executed, within the agreed framework.
Personal responsibility
Agreements regarding liability, professional errors, insurance, own materials, and entrepreneurial risk.
No employee position
Avoid provisions regarding vacation days, sick pay, performance reviews, or hierarchical management.
Replacement and third parties
Only include it if it is actually possible and fits the assignment. A paper substitution clause without practical value is of little use.
Duration and termination
Specify when the assignment ends, how it is to be terminated, and what happens in the event of a change to the assignment.
Why a model agreement alone is not enough
A model agreement can be helpful, but it offers no certainty if the collaboration works out differently in practice. Therefore, we work with custom solutions and practical instructions.
Standard model or old contract
SME Lawyers DBA approach
General text without assessment of your working method
Tailored to the assignment, industry, execution, and risks
No verification of the actual power relationship
Attention to management, instructions, and organizational embedding
Unclear how managers or teams should work with it
Practical explanation of what you should and should not do
Risk of false sense of security
Contract and practice are assessed together
A good DBA contract is not a trick.
The agreement must align with reality. Therefore, during the intake, we discuss how the collaboration will actually be structured.
How does it work?
We keep the process clear and transparent. You first receive clarity regarding the risks, and then we prepare the appropriate documents.
1
Free intake
We discuss your situation, the assignment, the role of the freelancer, the management style, and existing documents.
2
Determine risks
We assess where the risk of bogus self-employment lies and which agreements or working methods need to be adjusted.
3
Draft or modify a document
We draft the contract for services, framework agreement, or document set tailored to your needs.
4
Use in practice
You will receive an explanation of how to use the document and what to look out for during the actual collaboration.
Mr. Jaime Boogaers
Corporate Law
Attorney, 16 years of experience
Attorney, 16 years of experience
“With the DBA Act, it is not just about the agreement, but above all about the way in which parties collaborate. We therefore look at both the text and the practice. It is precisely this combination that helps limit disputes, additional tax assessments, and the risk of fines.”
Common mistakes when hiring freelancers
Many risks do not arise from a single wrong sentence in the contract, but because the collaboration resembles employment too closely.
Working as an employee
The self-employed person works through rosters, receives daily instructions, and is managed as if he were an employee.
Assignment too vague
A general role description looks more like a position than an independent assignment.
No entrepreneurial risk
If the self-employed person runs no risk, uses no personal funds, and is fully embedded, disputes arise more quickly.
Old model agreement
An old model may be outdated or not align with the actual collaboration.
No internal instruction
Managers often do not know how to work with freelancers without creating a risk of authority.
The same effort for too long
Long-term, structural deployment in the core of the organization can increase the risk of bogus self-employment.
Reviews of our contracts and DBA documents
4,9
Average rating based on experience with legal documents, contracts, and custom solutions for entrepreneurs.
Mark
★★★★★
We had been working with freelancers for years, but our contracts were outdated. The lawyer clearly explained where the risk lay and practically adjusted the agreement.
Sanne
★★★★★
We received pleasant assistance in drafting a contract for services. The explanation regarding what we should and should not do in practice was particularly valuable.
Jeroen
★★★★★
We wanted to avoid fines and additional tax assessments. MKB Juristen looked not only at the contract, but also at our way of working with self-employed professionals.
Fatima
★★★★★
Clear intake, quick delivery, and clear agreements. The framework agreement was well-suited for multiple assignments.
Thomas
★★★★★
The DBA check gave us much more insight. We subsequently adjusted our job descriptions and internal working methods.
Nadia
★★★★★
Not a standard document, but true custom work. The attention to authority, independence, and practical implementation was also good.
Request DBA document or risk analysis
Would you like to know which document suits your collaboration with a freelancer? Request a free consultation or quote. We will review your situation and provide clarity in advance regarding the approach, starting price, and delivery timeframe.
- Free and no-obligation advice regarding your situation
- Contract for services or framework agreement from €399 excl. VAT
- DBA check and document set available for clients
- The exact price depends on the assignment, existing documents, and the desired speed
- Attention to both the contract and the actual execution
- Urgent service available if you need clarity quickly
Questions about the DBA Act? Call 085 25000 44
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a contract for services sufficient to avoid fines?
No, not always. An agreement helps, but the actual execution is decisive. That is why we also look at how the collaboration works in practice.
How much does a contract for services or framework agreement cost?
Drafting a contract for services or framework agreement starts from €399 excluding VAT. The exact price depends on the complexity of the assignment, existing documents, and the desired delivery time.
Can you review an existing model agreement?
Yes. We can review existing agreements and assess whether they still align with your current working methods and DBA risks.
For whom is a framework agreement suitable?
A framework agreement is suitable when you frequently work with the same self-employed professional and wish to record further agreements for each assignment.
Do you also help clients who hire multiple freelancers?
Yes. For clients, we can prepare a DBA check, a set of documents, and practical work instructions so that managers and teams know how to work with independent contractors.
Can I be helped quickly?
Yes. Request a free consultation or contact us by phone. Express delivery is possible if you need an agreement or inspection quickly.
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