EU VAT calculator and invoice tools

Netherlands VAT calculator

Calculate Dutch VAT at the standard 21% rate, then check whether a reverse charge or invoice note may be needed.

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VAT calculator

Enter an amount, choose a country, and calculate the net price, VAT amount, or gross price.

Reduced rates, exemptions, marketplace rules, and domestic reverse charge rules can change the result. Use this as a calculation helper, not as tax advice.

Reverse charge quick check

Use this for common EU B2B cross-border cases before you prepare an invoice.

Standard VAT rates

Standard VAT rates for EU member states, plus a UK reference rate. Always verify reduced rates and special categories before issuing an invoice.

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Why this exists

Official VAT pages are accurate but hard to scan. EU VAT Kit turns the common questions into practical tools with clear sources and conservative wording.

Calculate first

Quickly split VAT-inclusive prices, add VAT to quotes, or recover the net amount from a gross invoice total.

Check the scenario

Use the reverse charge helper to separate common B2B, B2C, domestic, and cross-border cases.

Keep the source visible

Rate pages include source links and update dates so users can verify the underlying rules.

VAT guides

Focused notes for common questions that come up before issuing an invoice or configuring an online store.

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EU OSS VAT

Understand when one EU VAT registration and one return may cover B2C cross-border sales.

Invoice checklist

Check the common fields and notes before sending a VAT invoice or reverse charge invoice.

Sources

VAT rules change. These links are the starting point for verification.

Read the methodology or download the VAT rates JSON.

Netherlands VAT notes

The standard VAT rate shown here is 21%. This page is designed for quick arithmetic and invoice preparation checks.

Current reduced rate reference: 9. Super-reduced reference: -. Parking rate reference: -.

Before using the result for a real transaction, verify whether a reduced rate, exemption, marketplace rule, domestic reverse charge, or cross-border rule applies.

For EU cross-border B2B cases, validate the customer VAT number and review reverse charge requirements before issuing the invoice.

Netherlands VAT examples

Add 21% VAT

Net
EUR 100.00
VAT
EUR 21.00
Gross
EUR 121.00

Remove 21% VAT

Gross
EUR 100.00
VAT
EUR 17.36
Net
EUR 82.64

Netherlands VAT number format

Common Netherlands VAT numbers use this format: NL + 9 digits + B + 2 digits. Example: NL123456789B01.

Format reference

Prefix
NL
Expected pattern
NL + 9 digits + B + 2 digits
Example
NL123456789B01

Validation workflow

Use official VIES to validate whether the number is active before relying on it for EU B2B reverse charge treatment.

Open the VAT number format checker or review the full VAT number format table.

Netherlands VAT sources and updates

VAT rate data on EU VAT Kit was last checked on 2026-06-04. The calculator uses the standard 21% rate for arithmetic only.

Before using the result for a real invoice, verify the product category, customer type, place of supply, exemption, reduced-rate, marketplace, OSS, and reverse charge treatment with official sources.

FAQ

What is the standard VAT rate in the Netherlands?

The standard VAT rate shown for the Netherlands is 21%. Reduced rates, exemptions, and special category rules may still apply.

How do I remove Netherlands VAT from a gross price?

Divide the gross amount by 1.21. For example, at 21% VAT, a EUR 100.00 VAT-inclusive price has a net amount of EUR 82.64.

How do I add Netherlands VAT to a net price?

Multiply the net amount by 1.21. At 21% VAT, a EUR 100.00 net price becomes EUR 121.00 gross.

What is the Netherlands VAT number format?

A common Netherlands VAT number format is NL + 9 digits + B + 2 digits. Example: NL123456789B01. A matching format is not proof that the number exists or is active.

When was the Netherlands VAT data last checked?

EU VAT Kit last checked its VAT rate dataset on 2026-06-04. VAT rules can change, so verify the applicable rate and treatment with official sources before issuing invoices or filing returns.

Can I use reverse charge for customers in the Netherlands?

For EU cross-border B2B sales to a VAT-registered customer in the Netherlands, reverse charge may apply after you validate the customer's VAT number and verify the transaction type.