Netherlands VAT Calculator
Add or remove VAT in seconds. The standard rate in the Netherlands is 21%, and you can switch to 9% with one click.
Price including VAT
€121.00
- Net amount
- €100.00
- VAT at 21%
- €21.00
- Gross amount
- €121.00
Netherlands VAT rates
| Rate | What it applies to |
|---|---|
| 21% | Standard rate: most goods and services |
| 9% | Reduced. Food and non-alcoholic drinks, medicines, books and e-publications, passenger transport, some labour-intensive services such as hairdressing and small repairs |
Zero rate: exports, intra-EU supplies, solar panels for homes. Exempt: medical, education, financial and insurance services, property after two years of use.
How to calculate VAT in the Netherlands
- To add VAT: price before tax × 1.21 = price including tax. For example, 100.00 × 1.21 = 121.00.
- To remove VAT: price including tax ÷ 1.21 = price before tax. For example, 121.00 ÷ 1.21 = 100.00.
- The tax inside a price that includes it: price including tax × 21 ÷ 121. For 121.00 that is 21.00.
Registering for VAT and invoicing
- When to register
- Optional small business scheme (KOR): no VAT charged if turnover is under €20,000 a year.
- Local name
- Omzetbelasting (btw)
Recent changes and things to know
Hotel and holiday accommodation moved from 9% to 21% on 1 January 2026.
Netherlands VAT: frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in the Netherlands?
The standard VAT rate in the Netherlands is 21%. Other rates: 9% (food and non-alcoholic drinks, medicines, books and e-publications, passenger transport, some labour-intensive services such as hairdressing and small repairs).
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the price before tax by 1.21. For example, 100 plus 21% VAT is 121.00.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.21. For example, 121.00 including 21% VAT is 100.00 before tax. Do not just take 21% off the total, because that gives the wrong answer.
When do I have to register for VAT in the Netherlands?
Optional small business scheme (KOR): no VAT charged if turnover is under €20,000 a year.
Is this VAT calculator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to BunnyDoc.
Sources
Rates checked in October 2026. Tax rates and rules change, and what you charge depends on what you sell and to whom, so check the official sources above or ask an accountant. This page is general information, not tax advice.
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