What are the current Netherlands VAT (BTW) rates?

The Netherlands has three BTW rates as of 2026: 21% standard rate (most goods and services), 9% reduced rate (food, non-alcoholic drinks, medicines, books, newspapers, hotel accommodation, day-trip recreation, some labour-intensive services such as hairdressers and bicycle repair), and 0% zero rate (exports outside the EU, intra-EU supplies, certain financial and insurance services). These rates are set by the Dutch VAT Act (Wet op de omzetbelasting 1968).

How do I add BTW to a net price?

Multiply the net price by the BTW rate and add the result to the net. For 21% that is net x 1.21; for 9% it is net x 1.09. Example with 21%: a net price of 100 euros gives BTW of 21 euros and a gross price of 121 euros. This calculator does that arithmetic instantly for any amount.

How do I remove BTW from a gross (VAT-inclusive) price?

Divide the gross price by (1 + rate). For 21% divide by 1.21; for 9% divide by 1.09. The BTW element is gross minus net. Example at 21%: a gross price of 121 euros gives a net of 100 euros and a BTW component of 21 euros. Use the "Remove BTW" mode in this tool to do the calculation automatically.

Which goods and services use the 9% reduced BTW rate?

The 9% rate covers: food and non-alcoholic beverages for human consumption, tap water, medicines and medical devices, books, newspapers and magazines (including digital editions), accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, campsites), admission to museums, zoos, cinema, theatre and sports events, passenger transport within the Netherlands, and certain labour-intensive services such as hairdressing, shoe repair, clothing alteration, bicycle repair, and painting/plastering private homes.

Is BTW the same as VAT?

Yes. BTW stands for Belasting over de Toegevoegde Waarde, which is the Dutch term for Value Added Tax (VAT). The mechanics are identical — tax is charged at each stage of the supply chain and businesses reclaim the BTW they pay on their own purchases, remitting only the net amount to the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst).

Do I need to register for BTW in the Netherlands?

Most businesses supplying goods or services in the Netherlands must register for BTW once their taxable turnover exceeds zero (there is no registration threshold for non-residents making taxable supplies). A small-business scheme (Kleineondernemersregeling, KOR) allows Dutch-resident sole traders and small companies with turnover below 20,000 euros per year to opt out of charging BTW, but they then also cannot reclaim input BTW. Always confirm your registration obligations with the Belastingdienst or a qualified Dutch tax adviser.

Netherlands VAT (BTW) Calculator

The Netherlands BTW calculator lets you add or remove Dutch Value Added Tax in seconds. BTW — Belasting over de Toegevoegde Waarde — is the Dutch form of VAT. The Netherlands operates three rate bands: a 21% standard rate, a 9% reduced rate, and a 0% zero rate. Knowing which rate applies, and being able to split a gross price into its net and tax components, is an everyday necessity for freelancers, e-commerce businesses, and anyone invoicing Dutch customers.

How it works

Switch between two modes at the top of the calculator:

Add BTW (net to gross): you enter a price that does not yet include tax and the tool computes the BTW amount and the total the buyer pays.
Remove BTW (gross to net): you enter a VAT-inclusive price — for example from a receipt or a supplier invoice — and the tool strips out the tax to give you the underlying net and the BTW element separately.

Pick the correct BTW rate from the dropdown (21%, 9%, or 0%), type your amount in euros, and the three summary cards update immediately. Below them a breakdown table shows all three lines — net, BTW, and gross — with individual copy buttons so you can paste figures straight into an invoice or spreadsheet without retyping.

Worked example — adding 21% BTW

A Dutch web design freelancer quotes a client 1,500 euros net for a project. The client is a Dutch company so BTW applies at the standard 21% rate.

Line	Amount
Net (excl. BTW)	€1,500.00
BTW 21%	€315.00
Gross (incl. BTW)	€1,815.00

The invoice shows €1,500 + €315 BTW = €1,815 total. The freelancer pays €315 to the Belastingdienst (minus any input BTW they can reclaim on their own costs).

Worked example — removing 9% BTW

A restaurant owner receives a food supplier invoice for €543.24 including BTW. They need the net figure for their accounts. At 9% the split is: net = €543.24 / 1.09 = €498.39, BTW = €543.24 - €498.39 = €44.85.

Netherlands BTW rate table

Rate	Category	Typical examples
21%	Standard	Electronics, clothing, alcohol, vehicles, professional services
9%	Reduced	Food, non-alcoholic drinks, medicines, books, hotel stays, museums, hairdressers
0%	Zero	Exports, intra-EU supplies, certain financial and insurance services

The 9% rate was raised from 6% in January 2019. It is one of the lowest reduced rates in the EU for its category coverage. The 21% standard rate has been in place since October 2012 (raised from 19%).

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