VAT Calculator NL
Add or remove consumption tax and see the net and gross amounts.
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How it works
Adding tax multiplies the net price by the rate and adds it on. Removing tax works backwards from a tax-inclusive price to find the original net amount.
Gross = Net × (1 + rate); Net = Gross ÷ (1 + rate)Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in the Netherlands?
The standard rate is 21%. The Netherlands’ VAT (BTW) has a standard rate of 21% and a reduced rate of 9% on essentials such as food, water, books, medicines and public transport, with a 0% rate mainly for exports and intra-EU supplies.
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the net amount by 1.21. For example, €100 plus 21% VAT is €121.
How do I remove VAT from a total?
Divide the tax-inclusive total by 1.21. So €121 ÷ 1.21 = €100 before tax, and the VAT portion is €21.
Who has to register for VAT?
Businesses register with the Belastingdienst, charge BTW on sales and reclaim it on purchases via periodic returns; a small-business scheme (KOR) can exempt very small operators.
What is the reduced VAT rate in the Netherlands?
9%, applied to essentials such as food, water, books, medicines and public transport, against the 21% standard rate.
What is BTW?
BTW (belasting toegevoegde waarde) is the Dutch term for value-added tax, shown on Dutch invoices and receipts.
How VAT works in the Netherlands
the Netherlands charges VAT at a standard rate of 21% on most goods and services. It is a consumption tax collected in stages: businesses add it to their sales and reclaim the VAT they pay on purchases, so the cost ultimately falls on the final consumer.
Adding and removing VAT
To add 21% VAT, multiply the net price by 1.21 — so €100 becomes €121, of which €21 is tax. To remove it from a tax-inclusive total, divide by 1.21: €121 ÷ 1.21 = €100 before tax.
Rates and registration
The Netherlands’ VAT (BTW) has a standard rate of 21% and a reduced rate of 9% on essentials such as food, water, books, medicines and public transport, with a 0% rate mainly for exports and intra-EU supplies. Businesses register with the Belastingdienst, charge BTW on sales and reclaim it on purchases via periodic returns; a small-business scheme (KOR) can exempt very small operators.
VAT is administered by the Belastingdienst. The 9% reduced rate keeps everyday essentials cheaper, while the 21% standard rate applies to most other goods and services.
Results are estimates for general guidance in Netherlands and may not reflect the latest local rates, fees or rules. Check official sources before making decisions.