# Netherlands VAT calculator

> Add or remove Netherlands VAT at the 21% standard rate and reduced rate 9%. Rates checked 21 October 2026 against the official source. Free.

Canonical page: https://superbooks.io/tools/vat-calculator/netherlands/

## Netherlands VAT rates

| Rate | Type | Typically applies to |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 21% | standard | Everything not listed for another rate |
| 9% | reduced | Food, medicines, books, admissions, hairdressing, repairs, water |

Rates as TEDB lists them for 2026-07-01, its latest snapshot on the day we checked. In TEDB the 9% accommodation entry covers short-stay camping only.

Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB), https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/tedb/#/vat-search. Last checked 21 October 2026.

## Calculate with the API

GET https://app.superbooks.io/api/tools/vat-calculator?country=NL&amount=100&mode=add

## Questions

### What is the VAT rate in Netherlands?

The standard VAT rate in Netherlands is 21%. Netherlands also applies 9% (food, medicines, books, admissions, hairdressing, repairs, water). Checked 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).

### How do I calculate VAT in Netherlands?

To add it, multiply the net amount by 1.21: 100.00 EUR net becomes 121.00 EUR gross. To take it out, divide the gross amount by 1.21.

### What does a Netherlands VAT number look like?

It starts with NL, for example NLSSSSSSSSSSSS. You can check one with the free VAT number checker.