VAT Calculator, Netherlands
Free VAT calculator for UK and EU businesses. Add VAT, remove VAT, or calculate the VAT amount for any price. Supports UK standard rate (20%), reduced rate (5%), and custom VAT rates. Instant reverse VAT calculation.
The Netherlands charges 21% standard VAT (BTW - Belasting over de Toegevoegde Waarde), with a 9% reduced rate for food, medicines, books, and art.
Dutch businesses with annual turnover under €20,000 may apply for the Small Business Scheme (KOR) and be exempt from VAT.
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Frequently Asked Questions, VAT Calculator in Netherlands
What is the VAT rate in the Netherlands?↓
The Netherlands has a standard VAT rate of 21% (BTW - Belasting over de Toegevoegde Waarde). A reduced rate of 9% applies to food, non-alcoholic drinks, medicines, books, newspapers, art, accommodation, and passenger transport. A 0% rate applies to exports and certain international services.
What has the 9% reduced BTW rate in the Netherlands?↓
The Dutch 9% reduced VAT rate applies to: all food and non-alcoholic beverages, non-prescription medicines, books, newspapers and magazines, art and antiques, accommodation (hotels, B&Bs), passenger transport, agricultural supplies, and admission to sporting events and cultural venues.
What is the Dutch Small Business Scheme (KOR) for VAT?↓
The KOR (Kleineondernemersregeling) allows Dutch businesses with annual turnover under €20,000 to opt out of VAT registration. Under KOR, you charge no VAT to customers and cannot reclaim VAT on purchases. The scheme simplifies administration for very small businesses but may not be beneficial if you have significant input VAT to reclaim.
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