Consulting Invoice Template Netherlands
A consulting invoice bills a client for advice and expertise, usually as a retainer, a fixed fee for a project or hours at an agreed rate. This template is set up for the Netherlands: amounts in EUR, BTW at 21% on each line. Change anything you like, then download it as a PDF.
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How to write a consultant invoice
- Separate the retainer from extra work billed by the hour, so the client sees what was outside the agreement.
- Add a short summary of the work done; it reminds the client of the value they received.
- Bill retainers at the start of the month and hourly work at the end.
- Get the engagement letter signed before you start.
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What an invoice must include in the Netherlands
- Your VAT identification number (btw-id)
- The VAT amount and rate
- Invoice date
- A sequential invoice number
- Your name and address
- The customer's name and address
- Your KVK (Chamber of Commerce) number if you are in the trade register
- Date of supply
- Description of the goods or services and the quantity or extent
Invoice rules in the Netherlands at a glance
- Tax
- Btw (VAT), standard rate 21%. See all rates and the BTW calculator
- Tax number
- Btw-identificatienummer (VAT ID)
- Not registered for tax
- Under the small business scheme (KOR) you do not charge VAT: you are not required to issue invoices, but if you do you must not put VAT on them and should state that you use the kleineondernemersregeling.
- Small invoices
- A simplified invoice is allowed for amounts up to €100 including VAT and for credit invoices.
- Payment terms
- 30 days if no term is agreed. Maximum 60 days between businesses (longer only if not unfair); large companies must pay SME suppliers within 30 days; government within 30 days.
- Late payment
- Statutory commercial interest (wettelijke handelsrente, article 6:119a Civil Code) applies automatically to late B2B payments, plus extrajudicial collection costs of at least €40. Fixed compensation: collection costs on a sliding scale, minimum €40 and maximum €6,775; businesses can agree different amounts by contract.
- Keep records
- 7 years (10 years for invoices relating to immovable property).
Consulting Invoice Template Netherlands: frequently asked questions
How do I invoice a consulting retainer?
Add one line for the retainer with the month it covers, and separate lines for anything outside it. Many consultants invoice the retainer in advance at the start of each month.
What payment terms do consultants use?
Net 30 is common with larger companies; Net 14 or 15 suits smaller clients. Whatever you choose, put it in your engagement letter and on every invoice.
Do I have to charge BTW on my invoices in the Netherlands?
Under the small business scheme (KOR) you do not charge VAT: you are not required to issue invoices, but if you do you must not put VAT on them and should state that you use the kleineondernemersregeling.
How long must I keep invoices in the Netherlands?
7 years (10 years for invoices relating to immovable property).
Can I charge interest on late payments in the Netherlands?
Statutory commercial interest (wettelijke handelsrente, article 6:119a Civil Code) applies automatically to late B2B payments, plus extrajudicial collection costs of at least €40. Wettelijke handelsrente 10.40% from 1 July 2026 (ECB rate 2.40% on 1 July 2026). Non-commercial statutory interest 4% from 1 January 2026. Work it out with the late payment calculator.
Is this invoice template free?
Yes. Edit the template in your browser and download it as a PDF for free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Nothing you type is uploaded.
Sources
The rules on this page were checked in October 2026 and are general information, not legal or tax advice. Check the official sources or ask an accountant in the Netherlands if you are unsure what your invoices must show.
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