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Everything you need to know when doing business in the Netherlands

A clear overview of all the things at play with VAT when involved in international trade in - or through - the Netherlands.

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01  VAT registration

If your company trades goods in or through the Netherlands, it will likely need a Dutch VAT registration.

02  VAT on import

Buying or shipping goods into the Netherlands may result in certain VAT obligations for your company.

03  VAT on export

When goods are sold from the Netherlands, the location of the purchaser matters for the VAT treatment of that supply.

04  VAT deduction

As a VAT registered company, you are obligated to periodically file a VAT return. In this VAT return, all VAT due in this filing period must be declared.

05  Special EU rules

There are some special VAT rules with regard to the cross-border movement of goods within the European Union. For example for bringing over your own goods to another EU member state.

06  Compliance

All other VAT compliance in addition to the VAT return of Chapter 4. For example the ICP, OSS and declare VAT to customers in other EU member states.