VAT rates
Various VAT rates applies to goods and services. In general, the VAT rate is 21%. For some goods and services a reduced VAT rate of 9% applies. If you trade in countries outside the Netherlands, a 0% VAT rate may apply. Some services are exempt from VAT. As of 1 January 2019, the low VAT rate has been raised from 6% to 9%.
In general, the VAT rate is 21%. Some notable exceptions exist.
Lower 9% VAT rate for goods
- Food and beverages
- Water
- Agricultural goods
- Medicines and medical devices
- Art, collectables and antique
- Books, magazines and news
Lower 9% VAT rate for services
- Repair of bicycle
- Repair of shoes and leather
- Repair of clothing and household linen
- Hair-dressers
- Maintaince work to residential houses
- Camping and lodges
- Culture and recreation
- Artists and mucisians
- Sport, sauna's and swimming pools
- People transport
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