VAT in The Netherlands

VAT is tax you pay on your turnover. The VAT amount is calculated as a proportion of the price your clients pay for your goods and services. It needs to be regularly reported to the Dutch tax office, usually quarterly. 

You can get a refund of VAT you have paid on goods and services. Please note, if you have not paid any VAT (for example, on a plane ticket or insurance policy), you cannot get a VAT refund. 

Note: Since 1 January 2019, the lower VAT rate has been raised from 6% to 9% 


Need help with your business taxes?


Business tax support   Contact us

Blue Umbrella for Dutch tax matters

Living and working in the Netherlands for a time? We can help you with your Dutch taxes, so you don't have to deal with the Belastingdienst yourself. Whether you're employed or own a business, we'll make your life easier and save you money.

4,7