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Dutch VAT calculator

From excluding to including VAT — or the other way around. Free and instant, no account needed.

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Amount excluding VAT
€
VAT rate
or
%
VAT amount (21%)
€21.00
Amount excluding VAT€100.00
VAT (21%)€21.00
Amount including VAT€121.00
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How does calculating VAT work?

Want to add VAT to an amount excluding VAT? Multiply the amount by the rate. For example: € 100 × 21% = € 21 VAT, together € 121 including VAT.

Want to take the VAT out of an amount including VAT? Divide by 1 plus the rate: € 121 ÷ 1.21 = € 100 excluding VAT, so the VAT is € 21. The calculator above does this live, in both directions.

The Dutch VAT rates

21% — standard rate: applies to most goods and services.
9% — reduced rate: for example food, medicines, books, hairdressers, bicycle repair.
0% — zero rate: for example supplies abroad and supplies to other EU countries.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate VAT on an amount?
VAT on an amount excluding VAT = amount × rate. At 21% you calculate € 100 × 21% = € 21 VAT, so € 121 including VAT.
How do I take the VAT out of an amount including VAT?
Divide the amount including VAT by 1 plus the rate. At 21%: € 121 ÷ 1.21 = € 100 excluding, and the VAT is € 21.
Which VAT rates exist in the Netherlands?
The standard rate is 21%. The reduced rate is 9% (for example food, books, hairdressers). And 0% for some goods and services (for example exports within the EU).
Invoices with the VAT already on them?
With BoekBrug you quickly make a tidy invoice. The VAT is calculated automatically and split per rate.
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BoekBrug — the bridge between you and your accountant. Rates can change. In doubt? Check the Belastingdienst (Dutch tax office).