VAT rates in the Netherlands
| Rate | Type | Used for, among others |
|---|---|---|
| 21% | Standard | Most goods and services |
| 9% | Reduced | food, books and medicines |
Rates as of October 1, 2026. Zero rates and exemptions are not listed. Which rate applies depends on the exact product, so check with the tax authority of the Netherlands before you invoice.
Recent change: Since January 1, 2026, hotel stays and other short-term accommodation are taxed at 21% instead of 9%. Campsites stay at 9%.
The standard rate of 21% is the 15th highest of the 30 European countries on this site, shared with 6 others. See the rates of every country to compare.
VAT on common amounts in the Netherlands
Net amounts in EUR with the VAT and the gross total at 21%, and the gross total at the reduced rate of 9%.
| Net | VAT 21% | Gross 21% | Gross 9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| €10.00 | €2.10 | €12.10 | €10.90 |
| €20.00 | €4.20 | €24.20 | €21.80 |
| €50.00 | €10.50 | €60.50 | €54.50 |
| €100.00 | €21.00 | €121.00 | €109.00 |
| €250.00 | €52.50 | €302.50 | €272.50 |
| €500.00 | €105.00 | €605.00 | €545.00 |
| €1,000.00 | €210.00 | €1,210.00 | €1,090.00 |
| €5,000.00 | €1,050.00 | €6,050.00 | €5,450.00 |
Taking VAT out of a price in the Netherlands
Divide the gross price by 1 plus the rate. A price of €121.00 including 21% VAT is €121.00 ÷ 1.21 = €100.00 net, so the VAT is €21.00. Taking 21% off €121.00 would give €95.59, which is too low, because the VAT was charged on the net price.
Netherlands compared with its neighbors
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Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in the Netherlands?
The standard VAT rate is 21%. Reduced rates of 9% apply to certain goods and services. These are the rates as of October 1, 2026.
How do I remove 21% VAT from a price?
Divide the gross price by 1.21. For example, €121.00 including VAT is €100.00 before VAT, so the VAT is €21.00.
What is VAT called in the Netherlands?
In the Netherlands, VAT is called btw (belasting over de toegevoegde waarde). On invoices it appears with the rate next to it, for example "21%", and the net amount, the tax and the gross total are listed separately.