Dutch VAT (btw) calculator
Add or extract Value Added Tax (VAT) for net↔gross amounts with 2026 rates for the country you select.
Rates and thresholds for the 2026 tax year. This tool is a helper, not tax advice.
Calculate Dutch VAT (btw) at 21%, 9% or 0%
Enter a net or gross amount, pick a Dutch VAT (btw) rate (or Custom…), and choose Add VAT (net to gross) or Extract (gross to net). Belastingdienst tariffs are 21% (standard), 9% (reduced), and 0% (zero-rated, mainly qualifying intra-EU supplies and exports).
From 1 January 2026, short-stay hotel and holiday accommodation is generally 21%; camping pitches where the guest brings their own tent, caravan or camper stay at 9%. Example: a Rotterdam shop sells €100 net of books. At 9% the customer pays €109. Helper for current rates, not tax advice. For the Kleineondernemersregeling (KOR), the Dutch small-business VAT scheme, see the KOR threshold check.
Dutch VAT calculator: FAQ
What are the Dutch VAT (btw) rates in 2026?
Standard 21% on most goods and services, reduced 9% on listed categories (e.g. food and drink, medicines, books, newspapers, magazines, many agricultural supplies), and 0% on qualifying intra-EU supplies, exports and some international transport. Confirm the category with Belastingdienst before you print invoices.
Did Dutch hotel and short-stay VAT change in 2026?
Yes. From 1 January 2026, short-term stays in hotels, guesthouses, holiday homes and similar furnished accommodation are generally 21%. Pitch-only camping (guest brings own tent, caravan or camper) remains 9%. Prepayments for 2026 stays also follow the 21% rule where the standard lodging rule applies.
Is Dutch 0% btw the same as an exempt supply?
No. Zero-rated is still a taxable supply at 0%, so input Value Added Tax (VAT) can often be reclaimed. Exempt supplies (e.g. certain education, healthcare, insurance) are outside this calculator and can restrict input VAT recovery. Mislabeling exempt as 0% is a common filing error.
How does the Dutch Kleineondernemersregeling (KOR) relate to this btw calculator?
On the Kleineondernemersregeling (KOR), the Dutch small-business scheme, you charge no Dutch VAT (btw), so you should not add 21% or 9% on invoices. Check eligibility with the Dutch KOR / small-business exemption check (€20,000 calendar-year ceiling). Outside KOR, use this calculator for the correct statutory rate on each taxable supply.
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