Video: What is the hours criterion?

  • Edited 20 January 2026
  • 1 min
  • Starting
  • Finance

What is the hours criterion for entrepreneurs? And what does 1,225 hours mean? It's about how many hours you must work in your business each year to be classed as an entrepreneur. Max and Lisanne explain in 1 minute which hours count, how to record them, and what you need to pay attention to.

Important to know:

  • You must work at least 1,225 hours per year in your business
  • Direct hours (client work) and indirect hours (administration, travel time, preparation) count
  • Standby hours without work may not be counted

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