- VAT on accommodation in the Netherlands will increase from 9% to 21% starting January 1, 2026
- The change will impact both new and existing group accommodation contracts
- The increase is part of the 2025 Tax Plan and applies to payments made in 2025 for services in 2026
- The government cannot exempt group accommodations from the VAT hike due to legal and administrative challenges
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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