e-Boekhouden
Learn how to connect and configure e-Boekhouden for automated invoice generation.
e-Boekhouden is a comprehensive accounting solution designed for Dutch businesses. This guide covers both connecting your e-Boekhouden account and configuring it for optimal order processing and financial management.
Before You Start
Prerequisites
- Active e-Boekhouden subscription
- Admin access to your e-Boekhouden account
- Completed settings configuration
- Connected BrickLink and/or BrickOwl stores
What You'll Need
- API Token - Single authentication token with appropriate permissions
Part 1: Connecting e-Boekhouden
Step 1: Generate API Token
- Log into your e-Boekhouden account
- Navigate to: Instellingen → API
- Choose API and then e-Boekhouden API
- Give it a name and an enddate 1 year from now
- Copy the token and save the API Token in E-Boekhouden
Step 2: Configure Connection
- Navigate to:
/home/accounting/connect
- Select "e-Boekhouden" from the package dropdown
- Enter your API token in the provided field
- Click "Connect to E-Boekhouden" to verify the token and save the connection
Connection Status
- Connected: Green indicator shows successful connection
- Disconnected: Red indicator shows connection issues
- Testing: Yellow indicator during connection validation
Part 2: Configuring e-Boekhouden Settings
After successfully connecting e-Boekhouden, you'll need to configure how orders are processed and mapped to your accounting system.
Invoice Template Configuration
- Purpose: Choose the template for generated invoices
- Options: Loaded from your e-Boekhouden account
- Customization: Templates can be modified within e-Boekhouden
General Settings
Invoice Line Item Structure: Each order creates an invoice with separate line items for different tax treatments:
Margin Goods Line Item:
- Products subject to margin scheme (VAT-free)
- Maps to general ledger accounts based on customer location:
- Domestic: Sales within your country
- EU: Sales to other EU countries
- Export: Sales outside the EU
VAT Goods Line Item:
- Products with standard VAT rates
- Maps to general ledger accounts based on customer location:
- Domestic: Sales within your country with the VAT of your country
- EU: Sales to other EU countries with the VAT of your country
- Export: Sales outside the EU (VAT-free)
Other Line Item:
- Other costs with appropriate VAT treatment
- Single general ledger account mapping for all handling fees
Shipping Line Item:
- Shipping costs with appropriate VAT treatment
- Single general ledger account mapping for all shipping revenue
This structure ensures proper separation of different tax treatments and revenue streams, making your e-Boekhouden reports accurate and compliant with Dutch accounting standards.
Troubleshooting
Configuration Issues
"Ledgers not Loading"
- Check connection: Verify e-Boekhouden is still connected
- Refresh: Try refreshing the configuration page
Next Steps
After configuring e-Boekhouden:
- Test integration - Process a few test orders
- Verify invoices - Check that invoices are generated correctly
- Review reports - Ensure financial data is accurate
- Set up automation - Configure automated processes