VAT rates and exemptions

The Dutch VAT regime (BTW, omzetbelasting) includes three rates: 0%, 6% and 21%. If you do business in other countries from your base in the Netherlands, the 0% VAT rate may apply. The reduced VAT rate of 6% applies to a number of products and services, such as food products, medicines and paint and plaster work on homes. For other products and services you will pay the general VAT rate of 21%.

Exemption from VAT

Businesses in certain sectors and businesses that perform certain activities are exempt from VAT. This means that their customers are not charged VAT.