Tax & Fiscal Information for Renters

Rental income earned through StartoRent may be taxable in your country of residence. As a user, you are solely responsible for understanding and complying with your local tax obligations.

Depending on your country, rental income may be subject to:

• Income tax (as personal, professional, or miscellaneous income)
• Value Added Tax (VAT/btw/TVA/Umsatzsteuer)
• Social contributions
• Other local taxes or levies

Tax rules, thresholds, and exemptions differ by country and change regularly. We recommend consulting the official sources linked below or a qualified tax advisor.

Belgium has a specific tax regime for income earned through recognized sharing economy platforms (deeleconomie). Depending on your total earnings, income may be taxed at a reduced rate or as professional income at progressive rates.

The platform must be officially recognized by the FOD Financiën for the reduced regime to apply. Professional users with a VAT number have separate obligations.

For current thresholds, rates, and conditions, please consult:

The Netherlands does not have a specific sharing economy tax regime. Rental income is generally taxable and may fall under different tax categories depending on whether the activity is occasional or structural.

VAT (btw) may apply above certain turnover thresholds. The kleineondernemersregeling (KOR) may provide an exemption for smaller amounts.

For current thresholds, rates, and conditions, please consult:

In France, rental income from movable property is generally subject to income tax and social contributions. Depending on your income level, different tax regimes may apply (such as micro-BIC or régime réel).

VAT (TVA) obligations depend on your total turnover. Platforms are required to report seller data to the French tax authorities under DAC7.

For current thresholds, rates, and conditions, please consult:

In Germany, rental income from movable property is taxable under income tax law. Depending on the nature and regularity of your rental activities, income may be classified differently (e.g., as miscellaneous income, letting income, or commercial income).

VAT (Umsatzsteuer) may apply depending on your annual turnover. A small business exemption (Kleinunternehmerregelung) may be available.

For current thresholds, rates, and conditions, please consult:

Under the EU DAC7 directive, digital platforms like StartoRent are legally required to collect and report certain user and transaction data to national tax authorities when legally applicable thresholds are met.

When legally required, StartoRent will report user data including name, address, tax identification number, gross income, and transaction count to the relevant tax authority. By using StartoRent, you consent to this data collection and reporting as required by law.

For more information about DAC7 and its requirements, please consult your local tax authority or visit:

StartoRent provides the following tools to help you keep track of your rental income:

• Dashboard: View your yearly earnings and transaction count at a glance
• CSV Export: Download an itemized overview of your rental transactions for tax filing