Netherlands VAT calculator
The standard VAT rate in Netherlands is 21%, with reduced rate of 9%. Rates checked on 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).
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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: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/tedb/#/vat-search. Last checked 21 October 2026. Rates cover the categories most businesses invoice; the source lists every item.
Netherlands VAT numbers look like NLSSSSSSSSSSSS. Check a VAT number
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- 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.