Freelancing without self-employed status

Work as a freelancer with all the benefits of an employee

You would like the freedom to work where, when and how you want? And you prefer to set your own price? Then payrolling through Tentoo is the ideal solution for you.

So you can get a taste of entrepreneurship – and discover at your own pace whether it can be combined with your (permanent or temporary) job.

Free wage simulation

Getting started with payrolling

Via My Tentoo, our online system, you enter the freelance market, but still maintain the security of your employee status. Easily enter your assignments, access all your social documents such as payslips – and get to work worry-free. We take care of all the billing, payment of your wages, and workers’ compensation insurance.

Find your own clients, set your own price and start your freelance career!

Want to know more about our My Tentoo platform?

The benefits of payrolling for employees

You do not have to adopt a self-employed status, but can work as flexibly as a self-employed person. In other words, the benefits of being self-employed and the benefits of being an employee.
You enjoy full social protection. Consider: sick days, disability, family benefits, paid holidays, minor leave …
You pay no start-up or subscription fees. So when you are not at work, you also pay nothing.
You accumulate rights in the unemployment and pension systems.
You will be paid quickly and guaranteed.
You have one employer and one central social file.
You have a minimal administrative burden.
Through My Tentoo, you get a personal database with access to social documents, work summaries, …

Social agency for artists

Are you an artist, performer or collaborator in the creative sector? Then Tentoo Art, Tentoo’s social agency for artists (“SBK” in Dutch), is definitely for you.

We provide comprehensive payroll services for those working as freelancers in the creative industry. Although you do not have to become self-employed, you do choose your own clients, negotiate your price and the content of the job.

The rest of the work is for us: from contracts and invoices, to your workers’ compensation insurance, vacation pay and social security contributions.

In addition, you can also come to us for tailored advice on art work benefits, unemployment, copyright and other administrative questions, so you only have to deal with what matters: presenting your creative talent to the general public.

Want to know more about payrolling as an artist?

How do I determine whether it is best to work through payrolling or with self-employment status?

The choice of whether or not to become self-employed is not an obvious one for (beginning) freelancers. That’s why at Tentoo we developed a simple test to get you started.
Take the test
How much does it cost to use Tentoo Payroll Services?

Registering on our My Tentoo platform is completely free. There are no startup or maintenance costs involved. We work with a wage coefficient calculated on gross wages. So when you are not at work, you also pay nothing! Formula we use: Invoice amount = (gross salary x coefficient) + expenses + dimona cost Tentoo acts as the legal employer for the duration of the assignment. Therefore, patron charges make up the largest part of this coefficient. In addition, the coefficient also includes provisions for payment of vacation pay, contributions to the Social Fund for Temporary Workers and compulsory workplace accident insurance. What remains is the administrative cost of ensuring our service.
What is the difference between invoice amount, gross pay and net pay?

To make good pricing arrangements with your client/freelancer, it is important that you talk about the same amounts.
After all, the billing amount for the client is ≠ gross pay ≠ net pay for the employee.
A schematic overview:

Invoice amount to client excl. VAT

– Expenses
– Dimona cost
/ Coefficient (=patron employer charges + SFU contributions + work accident insurance + Tentoo operating costs)

= Employee’s gross salary

– NSSO employee contribution (pension accrual, unemployment, health insurance, family allowance, annual vacation, etc.)
– Withholding tax (=an advance on the employee’s personal income tax)

= Net salary employee (+ any expenses)
Can I have unlimited use of this system as a job student?

As a job student, there are a number of things to consider: You have 600 hours per year in which you may work at reduced social contributions. You must respect your child support fund’s rules about the number of hours you can work per quarter. If you earn too much, you may have to pay taxes yourself and your parents may have to pay more taxes because you are no longer “dependent” on them. For more information about working as a job student, visit the Student@Work website .

Companies use Tentoo because…

All client cases

Your operation is always correct and fast!

DB Video
We have been working with TENTOO for years and they have since become completely intertwined in our operation. They are very flexible and maintain personal contact where necessary, yet two things that are very important within the film industry.

Le Quartier
My assistants and I have been working with Tentoo for many years and we have only had good experiences with it. Everything goes super smooth, professional and clear. I could not imagine a better partner for the administration and compensation of my assistants.

Rinus Van de Velde
Would I recommend Tentoo to others? For me it works great because it’s a personal and easy contact. If you’re a fan of that, try it too! The collaboration is incredibly smooth, I wouldn’t know why I would work with anyone else.

Too Good To Go
We think it’s super cool to work with Tentoo. Your tool is very user-friendly, intuitive and very clear. We also get very few questions from our staff, so we think that’s great!

JEF YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
At the start of our cooperation, Tentoo distinguished itself with their online approach, which made it much easier and more flexible for us and our freelancers. Besides, they no longer had to go to an interim office first with papers etc.

PFL Group
The cooperation with Tentoo is frictionless. The set-up was quick and they know what they are talking about. What I like is that they are also proactive in dealing with any contacts with the Belgian government.

Bconnect