- Entrepreneurs in the Netherlands must file Value Added Tax returns with the Tax Administration
- VAT return involves declaring charged VAT to customers and deducting VAT charged by suppliers
- Returns must be submitted digitally and on time to avoid penalties
- Small businesses may be eligible for special VAT arrangements
- Non-resident businesses may also need to file a VAT return in the Netherlands
- Registration with the Chamber of Commerce will automatically lead to VAT registration
- New businesses will receive a VAT number and identification number from the Tax Administration
- Instructions for filing the first VAT return will be provided by the Tax Administration
- VAT number can be found on the Tax Administration’s online platform, Mijn Belastingdienst Zakelijk
Source: business.gov.nl
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
