Amsterdam
Finance People in Amsterdam: from Oost to every district
Finance People is an accountant for creatives in Amsterdam, based in Amsterdam Oost at Commelinstraat 44, in the Dapperbuurt close to the Dappermarkt. From there Michiel Terwindt works for photographers, musicians, writers, artists and other creative freelancers all over the city: in Centrum, Noord, Oost, West, Zuid, Nieuw-West, Zuidoost and Weesp. He has been in finance since 1999 and has run Finance People since 2011. Amsterdam is not just where he works; it is where he volunteers, goes out and gives back.
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The office
An accountant in the Dapperbuurt, Amsterdam Oost
Finance People is at Commelinstraat 44, 1093 TV Amsterdam. It is a one person business: no reception, no staff, no waiting room. You work directly with Michiel. Most contact runs by WhatsApp or phone on 06 155 333 74 (+31 6 15533374) and by email at info@finance-people.nl. On WhatsApp he normally replies within an hour.
Districts
Bookkeeping for creatives in Amsterdam, district by district
Creatives work all over the city, and so do Michiel's connections. The table shows the districts with some of the creative places in each, and how Finance People relates to them.
Creative places and the accountant per district
| District | Creative places | Link with Finance People |
|---|---|---|
| Centrum | Torpedo Theater, Sint Pieterspoortsteeg 33 | Michiel volunteers behind the bar |
| Noord | NDSM wharf, Kunstmarkt Noord, Amsterdam Dance Event | Helps at NDSM Open and at ADE |
| Oost | Dapperbuurt and Dappermarkt | Home of the Finance People office |
| West | Westergasfabriek, De Nieuwe Anita | A regular at De Nieuwe Anita |
| Zuid | Concertgebouw | Works for musicians across the city |
| Nieuw-West | Podium Mozaïek | Works for performers across the city |
| Zuidoost | Bijlmer Parktheater | Works for theatre makers across the city |
| Weesp | Local makers and studios | Contact by WhatsApp, phone and email |
Noord and Centrum
From NDSM to the Torpedo Theater: an accountant in Noord and Centrum
Noord: NDSM Open, ADE and Kunstmarkt Noord
In Noord, Michiel helps at NDSM Open on the NDSM wharf, lends a hand at the Amsterdam Dance Event and knows many makers from Kunstmarkt Noord, held at NDSM in the last weekend of September. That is why the page on bookkeeping for visual artists in Amsterdam is full of details about art markets and art sales.
Centrum: the Torpedo Theater and stage work
In Centrum he volunteers behind the bar at the Torpedo Theater, the smallest theatre in Amsterdam with room for at most 35 visitors. The stage world is close by, which shows on the page for accountant for actors and dancers. Musicians at the Concertgebouw, at ADE or in local clubs can read about Buma/Stemra and Sena on the page for bookkeeping for musicians in Amsterdam.
West, Zuid and beyond
Accountant for creatives in West, Zuid, Nieuw-West, Zuidoost and Weesp
In West, the Westergasfabriek is a hub for events and creative companies, and De Nieuwe Anita on the Frederik Hendrikstraat is one of Michiel's favourite places to go out. Near station Sloterdijk he leases vines at the city vineyard Wijn van Bret. Creatives in Zuid, Nieuw-West, Zuidoost and Weesp, from the Concertgebouw to Podium Mozaïek and the Bijlmer Parktheater, work with Michiel in the same direct way.
Creative professions Michiel keeps the books for
Services
Bookkeeping, VAT and tax returns for Amsterdam creatives
Wherever you live in the city, the services are the same: bookkeeping for Amsterdam freelancers, VAT returns for creatives in Amsterdam and the income tax return for Amsterdam creatives. Pricing is tailored after an introduction, often as a fixed price per month or per year.
Giving back
An Amsterdam accountant who gives back to the city
Michiel gives 10% of his turnover to local causes in Amsterdam, such as Serve the City Amsterdam, a volunteer movement active in the city since 2005 that offers practical help: cooking for homeless people, visiting older people, green projects and help in shelters. He gives another 10% according to the principles of effective altruism and sponsors an orphanage in Asia. Read more on how Finance People gives back.
The 2027 waitlist for creatives in every district
Finance People is not taking on new clients in 2026. Creatives anywhere in Amsterdam can sign up for the 2027 waitlist, free and without obligation. Michiel contacts people in order of sign-up as soon as there is room. More on his background is on the page about Michiel Terwindt.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked: Finance People in Amsterdam: from Oost to every district
Where is Finance People located in Amsterdam?
Finance People is located at Commelinstraat 44, 1093 TV Amsterdam, in the Dapperbuurt in Amsterdam Oost, close to the Dappermarkt. It is a one person business without a reception or waiting room, so most contact with Michiel runs by WhatsApp, phone or email.
Does Finance People only work for creatives in Amsterdam Oost?
Finance People does not only work for creatives in Amsterdam Oost, even though the office is there. Michiel works for creative freelancers in every district: Centrum, Noord, Oost, West, Zuid, Nieuw-West, Zuidoost and Weesp. Contact by WhatsApp, phone and email works the same wherever you are.
Is there an accountant for creatives in Amsterdam Noord near NDSM?
Finance People is an accountant for creatives in Amsterdam Noord as well, and Michiel knows the NDSM wharf well. He helps at NDSM Open, helps out at the Amsterdam Dance Event in Noord and knows many artists from Kunstmarkt Noord. New clients are welcome from 2027 via the waitlist.
Can creatives in Amsterdam Zuidoost work with Finance People?
Creatives in Amsterdam Zuidoost can work with Finance People, from theatre makers around the Bijlmer Parktheater to musicians and visual artists. Michiel works with clients across the city in the same direct way, by WhatsApp, phone and email. The client list for 2026 is full, so new clients start from 2027.
Does Finance People work for creatives in Weesp?
Finance People works for creatives in Weesp, which is part of Amsterdam. Michiel offers the same services there as in the rest of the city: bookkeeping, VAT returns, the income tax return and annual accounts. Contact runs by WhatsApp, phone and email.
How quickly does Michiel reply to Amsterdam clients?
Michiel normally replies to Amsterdam clients on WhatsApp within an hour. Because he works alone, the person who answers is the person who knows your file. You can reach him on 06 155 333 74 or at info@finance-people.nl.
Which Amsterdam venues is Michiel involved with?
Michiel is involved with the Torpedo Theater in Centrum, where he volunteers behind the bar, and with NDSM Open on the NDSM wharf in Noord. He also helps at the Amsterdam Dance Event, leases vines at Wijn van Bret near Sloterdijk and is a regular at De Nieuwe Anita.
Does Finance People support local causes in Amsterdam?
Finance People supports local causes in Amsterdam by giving 10% of turnover to initiatives such as Serve the City Amsterdam, a volunteer movement active in the city since 2005. On top of that, Michiel gives 10% according to effective altruism principles and sponsors an orphanage in Asia.
Is there a walk in office for Finance People clients in Amsterdam?
There is no walk in office for Finance People clients in Amsterdam, because Finance People is a one person business without a reception, staff or waiting room. The address is Commelinstraat 44 in Amsterdam Oost, and contact runs by WhatsApp, phone and email.
Can Amsterdam creatives still sign up with Finance People for 2027?
Amsterdam creatives can sign up with Finance People for 2027 through the waitlist, because there is no room for new clients in 2026. Signing up is free and without obligation. Michiel contacts people in the order they signed up as soon as there is room.
Working with Michiel in 2027?
Finance People works with a limited number of makers, so everyone gets Michiel himself on the line. Put your name on the waitlist and you will hear as soon as there is room.