Netherlands VAT Calculator

1. 01Choose a modeAdd VAT starts from a net (pre-tax) price. Remove VAT starts from a gross (tax-inclusive) price. VAT amount shows the tax on a net price.
2. 02Enter the amountType the amount. The rate is set to the 21% standard rate; change it only for a reduced or special rate.
3. 03Read net, VAT, and grossThe tool shows all three figures at once, so you can copy the net, the tax, or the gross price you need.

• Invoices (facturen)Add 21% BTW to a net amount to show the total, or work back to the net from a gross figure.
• Expense recordsSplit a gross receipt into net and VAT for your bookkeeping.
• ZZP pricingA self-employed zzp’er can set a net fee and see the BTW-inclusive price to quote a client.

• Add 21% BTWA net price of €100 becomes €121, with €21 of VAT.
• Remove BTWA gross price of €121 contains €121 ÷ 1.21 = €100 net, so the VAT is €21.
• VAT amount onlyOn a net price of €75, the VAT is €15.75.

VAT here is 21% of the price. To add VAT, multiply the net price by 1.21 (that is, 1 plus the 21% rate); the difference is the tax. To take VAT out of a VAT-inclusive price, divide by 1.21 to get the net, then subtract to find the tax. The VAT amount mode shows 21% of the net price. Net, tax, and gross update together.

The standard rate of 21% is set by the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst) and is current as of July 2026 (belastingdienst.nl). Tooleem is not affiliated with the Belastingdienst. Rates and rules can change, so check the official source before you rely on a figure.

The calculator has three modes: Add VAT (from a net price), Remove VAT (from a gross, tax-inclusive price), and VAT amount (the tax on a net price). It applies one rate at a time and defaults to the 21% standard rate. The Netherlands also has a reduced rate of 9% (for example on food, medicine, and books) and a 0% rate for specific supplies. Those other rates are not applied automatically, but you can type any rate manually.

This is an educational estimate for quick pricing, quotes, and invoice checks. It is not tax, accounting, or legal advice, and Tooleem is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the Belastingdienst or any government body. It applies a single rate and does not handle the detail of reduced-rate, zero-rated, and exempt supplies, registration thresholds, or special schemes. For registration, filing, or a business decision, use the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst) or a qualified tax professional.

Every calculation runs in your browser on your device. The amounts and rate you enter are never uploaded, stored, or sent to analytics, so pricing you are still working on stays private, and closing the tab clears everything.

What is the VAT rate in the Netherlands?

The standard Dutch VAT (BTW) rate is 21%. There is also a 9% reduced rate and a 0% rate for specific supplies.

What is BTW?

BTW (belasting over de toegevoegde waarde) is the Dutch name for value-added tax.

How do I add 21% BTW?

Multiply the net price by 1.21. For example, €100 becomes €121, with €21 of VAT.

Is this official tax advice?

No. It is an educational estimate and is not affiliated with the Belastingdienst. For a filing or business decision, use the official source or a qualified professional.

Is my data stored?

No. The calculation runs in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded, saved, or shared.