Mileage allowance 2026
Since 1 January 2026 the tax-free mileage allowance is € 0.25 per kilometre (up from € 0.23). Employers may pay it tax-free. As a freelancer you deduct € 0.25 per business kilometre from your profit.
Work out your allowance: kilometres × rate. Driving there and back? Count the distance twice. Making the trip more often? Enter the number of trips.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the mileage allowance in the Netherlands in 2026?
The tax-free mileage allowance in 2026 is € 0.25 per kilometre (up from € 0.23). It may be paid tax-free. As a freelancer you deduct this amount per business kilometre from your profit.
How do I calculate my travel allowance?
Multiply the number of kilometres by the rate per kilometre. If you drive there and back, count both journeys (× 2).
Can I deduct travel costs as a freelancer?
For business trips in a private car you may deduct € 0.25 per kilometre from your profit. If you drive a company car, different rules apply.
Travel costs tidily on your invoice?
With BoekBrug you put travel costs as a separate line on a tidy invoice, with the right VAT.
BoekBrug — the bridge between you and your accountant. The rate can change. In doubt? Check the Belastingdienst (Dutch tax office).