Excise duty on alcohol to rise annually in line with inflation
There is a plan but the government has yet to decide
The government has proposed a change in rules. The proposal will also be debated in the Lower and Upper Houses of Parliament. The proposal may therefore still change, but it can be helpful to be aware of this in advance.
For whom?
- sellers of alcoholic drinks
- catering businesses that serve alcohol
- producers of alcoholic drinks
- importers of alcoholic drinks
What changes?
Do you sell beer, wine, or other alcoholic drinks? As of 1 January 2027 the excise duty on alcohol will be raised each year, in line with inflation. Inflation means that goods and services become more expensive and people can buy less for the same amount of money. If the excise duty rises in line with inflation, you will pay a larger amount on excise duties for the same quantity of alcoholic drinks. You can pass on the costs of the excise duty to your customers.
Statistics Netherlands (Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek, CBS) calculates the inflation rate each year and thus how much the excise duty will rise.
This applies to:
- beer and wine
- intermediate products, such as port, sherry, and vermouth
- other alcoholic beverages such as whisky, vodka, and rum
When?
This change in law is expected to enter into effect on 1 January 2027.