EU member
Netherlands VAT calculator
Calculate VAT for transactions in Netherlands easily. Current standard rate is 21%.
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European Union
Austria
20%
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Belgium
21%
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Bulgaria
20%
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Croatia
25%
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Cyprus
19%
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Czech Republic
21%
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Denmark
25%
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Estonia
24%
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Finland
25.5%
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France
20%
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Germany
19%
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Greece
24%
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Hungary
27%
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Ireland
23%
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Italy
22%
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Latvia
21%
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Lithuania
21%
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Luxembourg
17%
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Malta
18%
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Netherlands
21%
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Poland
23%
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Portugal
23%
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Romania
21%
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Slovakia
23%
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Slovenia
22%
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Spain
21%
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Sweden
25%
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Other European countries
Iceland
24%
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Norway
25%
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Switzerland
8.1%
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Turkey
20%
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United Kingdom
20%
- No countries found
The standard rate applies to most goods and services.
Net amount
€9,174.31
€10,000.00 including 9% VAT in Netherlands
- Net amount
- €9,174.31
- VAT 9%
- − €825.69
- Gross amount
- €10,000.00
Recent calculations
Key information
Netherlands VAT rates and formulas
Rate reference
- Standard The standard rate applies to most goods and services. In force since 1 Oct 2012, replacing 19%
- 21%
- Reduced Reduced rates cover categories such as food, books, medicines or accommodation, depending on the country.
- 9%
- Currency
- EUR · €
- EU member
- Yes
- VAT number format
- NL999999999B99
Calculation reference
Adding 21% VAT
Net × 1.21 = gross
€100.00 → €121.00
Removing 21% VAT
Gross ÷ 1.21 = net
€100.00 → €82.64
For the VAT inside a price that includes 21% VAT, multiply the price by 21 and divide by 121.
Netherlands VAT on common amounts
At the standard rate of 21%. Open a figure for the full breakdown, ready to share.
| Amount | Adding 21% VAT | Removing 21% VAT |
|---|---|---|
| €100 | +€21.00 €121.00 | −€17.36 €82.64 |
| €200 | +€42.00 €242.00 | −€34.71 €165.29 |
| €500 | +€105.00 €605.00 | −€86.78 €413.22 |
| €1,000 | +€210.00 €1,210.00 | −€173.55 €826.45 |
| €2,500 | +€525.00 €3,025.00 | −€433.88 €2,066.12 |
| €5,000 | +€1,050.00 €6,050.00 | −€867.77 €4,132.23 |
| €10,000 | +€2,100.00 €12,100.00 | −€1,735.54 €8,264.46 |
European Union guidance
Netherlands VAT guide
Businesses operating in Netherlands must register for VAT if their annual turnover exceeds the national threshold. Foreign companies trading in Netherlands may need to register immediately without a threshold. The standard VAT rate of 21% applies to most goods and services.
Questions about VAT in Netherlands
What is the VAT rate in Netherlands?
The standard VAT rate in Netherlands is 21%. Reduced rates of 9% apply to selected goods and services.
How do I add VAT to a price in Netherlands?
Multiply the net price by 1.21. For example, €100.00 plus 21% VAT is €121.00.
How do I remove VAT from a price in Netherlands?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.21. For example, €100.00 including 21% VAT is €82.64 before VAT.
When did the VAT rate in Netherlands last change?
The standard rate changed from 19% to 21% on 1 October 2012.
What does a VAT number from Netherlands look like?
VAT numbers from Netherlands start with NL and follow the format NL999999999B99, where 9 is a digit, L a letter and X a letter or a digit. You can check one against the EU's VIES register with the VAT number validator.