{"id":555,"date":"2025-04-30T17:39:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T17:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/discover.beachcabins.be\/faq\/"},"modified":"2025-08-05T18:36:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T18:36:00","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/discover.beachcabins.be\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;148895&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;302385&#8243;]I am a renter[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_accordion history=&#8221;yes&#8221; typography=&#8221;advanced&#8221; gutter_simple=&#8221;0&#8243; titles_size=&#8221;custom&#8221; titles_weight=&#8221;700&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;723699&#8243; active_tab=&#8221;0&#8243; heading_custom_size=&#8221;18&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;\ud83c\udf0a What is Beachcabins?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1746032438-1-991749984823436&#8243; slug=&#8221;\ud83c\udf0a Wat is Beachcabins?&#8221;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;350527&#8243;]Beachcabins is the first online sharing platform for beach cabins on the Flemish coast.<\/p>\n<p>By applying the principles of the sharing economy and the technology of digital platforms, we make an authentic beach experience more accessible.<\/p>\n<p>We do not have our own cabins: we are a marketplace where our community rents and leases beach cabins.<\/p>\n<p>Together we create value. \ud83c\udf1e[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;In which cities are You active?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1746032438-2-301749984823436&#8243; slug=&#8221;In which cities are You active?&#8221;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;116776&#8243;]We are starting smart with a controlled go-live in De Panne. \ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n<p>Later? Hopefully everywhere along the coast \u2014 if the municipalities allow us. \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n<p>Step by step, we are building a new, shared beach culture.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;181430&#8243;]I am a landlord[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_accordion history=&#8221;yes&#8221; typography=&#8221;advanced&#8221; gutter_simple=&#8221;0&#8243; titles_size=&#8221;custom&#8221; titles_weight=&#8221;700&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;259873&#8243; active_tab=&#8221;0&#8243; heading_custom_size=&#8221;18&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;\ud83c\udf0a What is Beachcabins?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1746032438-1-9917499848234365&#8243; slug=&#8221;\ud83c\udf0a Wat is Beachcabins 2&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;350527&#8243;]Beachcabins is the first online sharing platform for beach cabins on the Flemish coast.<\/p>\n<p>By applying the principles of the sharing economy and the technology of digital platforms, we make an authentic beach experience more accessible.<\/p>\n<p>We do not have our own cabins: we are a marketplace where our community rents and leases beach cabins.<\/p>\n<p>Together we create value. \ud83c\udf1e[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;In which cities are You active?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1746032438-2-3017499848234363&#8243; slug=&#8221;In which Municipalities are You Active 2&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;116776&#8243;]We are starting smart with a controlled go-live in De Panne. \ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n<p>Later? Hopefully everywhere along the coast \u2014 if the municipalities allow us. \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n<p>Step by step, we are building a new, shared beach culture.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How Do I Place My Cabin on Beachcabins?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1746032927753-2-217499848234360&#8243; slug=&#8221;Hoe plaats ik mijn cabine op beachcabins?&#8221;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;194560&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"770\">Create an account \ud83d\udcf2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"797\">Add a photo and description \ud83d\udcf8<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"837\">Mention your equipment (e.g. 4 chairs, parasol, windbreak) \u2600\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"904\">Determine your rental price and rental period \ud83d\udcb6<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"948\">(Optional) Request a deposit from the tenant \ud83d\udd10<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1000\"><strong>Insurance tips<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1021\">Damage caused by the tenant is usually covered by their family insurance (deductible up to \u20ac250).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1122\">Fire damage is covered by the landlord&#8217;s own fire insurance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;How Does Payment Work?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1749987264354-3-0&#8243; slug=&#8221;Hoe werkt betaling?&#8221;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;805467&#8243;]All payments are processed securely and automatically via our partner Stripe.<\/p>\n<p>Fast, transparent and reliable. \ud83d\ude80<br \/>\nYou receive your rental income directly, without paperwork or intermediaries.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Do I Have to Charge VAT?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1749987295964-4-10&#8243; slug=&#8221;Moet ik btw aanrekenen?&#8221;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;456541&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1443\">No.<br \/>\nAs long as you do not offer additional services (such as cleaning, reception or breakfast), you are not subject to VAT.<br \/>\n\u2705 No VAT on the rental price<br \/>\n\u2705 No VAT number required<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1630\">Do I have to declare my income?<br \/>\nYes.<br \/>\nRental income must be declared in your annual tax return as \u201cmiscellaneous income\u201d.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1764\">No automatic withholding tax.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1807\">Taxed via your ordinary personal income tax.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1850\">You can automatically deduct 50% of costs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1894\">How much do I keep net?<br \/>\nA practical example:<br \/>\nGross rental (15 days at \u20ac70\/day): \u20ac1,050<br \/>\nFlat-rate cost deduction (50%): -\u20ac525<br \/>\nTaxable income: \u20ac525<br \/>\nEstimated tax (40%): -\u20ac210<br \/>\nNet income: \u00b1 \u20ac840<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2112\">What if I only rent out for a few days?<br \/>\nEven then you must officially declare the income, even for small amounts.<br \/>\nIn practice, there is a lot of fiscal tolerance for occasional, limited rentals (&lt; \u20ac1,000).<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2318\">Who is responsible for the declaration?<br \/>\nYou as the landlord.<br \/>\nBeachcabins only facilitates the platform and does not withhold any taxes.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2454\">\u2728 In summary:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2471\">No VAT obligation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2490\">Declare income as miscellaneous income<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2534\">50% of costs are deductible at a flat rate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2570\">Most of the proceeds remain net for you<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-xsdn&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; radius=&#8221;std&#8221; shadow=&#8221;std&#8221; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; 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