It is important to document hours, projects and costs correctly and completely. With TimeChimp, you can easily record hours, project progress and actual costs per R&D project. This way, you meet the WBSO requirements and at the same time streamline your internal processes. Read more about the requirements of the WBSO grant here.

How much subsidy you receive depends on a number of factors, such as the amount of the salary. With a percentage of 32%, this benefit can amount to more than €20,000 per full-time R&D employee per year. Example: You apply before 2000 hours and are not a starter (36%): Your S&O hourly wage is €29, bringing the total R&D wage costs to €58,000; This brings your total R&D base to: €58,000 This means that Your benefit is €58,000 * 36% = €20,880. This is a big advantage that significantly increases the opportunity to innovate within your company.

Yes, you can. As a self-employed person without staff, you can receive a fixed R&D deduction of €13,360, -, provided that you spend at least 500 hours of research and development work per calendar year. Starting freelancers are also entitled to an additional deduction of €6,684.

The S&O hourly wage is calculated by dividing the total salary of R&D employees by 0.85 times the total number of hours paid. This hourly wage is used to determine the amount of the R&D remittance reduction.

In addition to wage costs, companies with staff may also qualify for other costs and expenses that are directly attributable to R&D work. Self-employed people can opt for a flat-rate deduction or specify actual costs and expenses.

The application deadlines differ for freelancers and companies with staff. It is important to check the WBSO calendar for specific dates.