Dutch VAT Calculator (BTW)
Calculate Dutch BTW for 2026. Enter a net amount (excl. BTW) or a gross amount and get the full breakdown at the 21% standard rate or the 9% reduced rate.
How to use the BTW
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Choose the direction: add BTW (net to gross) or extract BTW (gross to net).
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Enter the amount in EUR.
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Select the BTW rate: 21% standard (hoog) or 9% reduced (laag).
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See the net amount, the BTW, and the gross amount instantly.
How the calculator works
This calculator applies the Dutch BTW rates for 2026. Enter a net amount (excl. BTW) to compute the BTW and gross total, or enter a gross amount to extract the net and the BTW.
All calculations run in your browser and no data is sent to any server.
The rates it uses
You can calculate at the 21% standard rate or the 9% reduced rate, so the breakdown matches the goods or services you are pricing.
Reading your result
The full breakdown shows the net amount, the BTW, and the gross total, whether you started from a net or a gross figure.
Estimate, not tax advice
This is an estimate only and not tax advice. Official figures may differ, so treat the result as a guide rather than a final number.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Dutch BTW rates?
The Netherlands has a 21% standard rate (hoog tarief) on most goods and services, and a 9% reduced rate (laag tarief) on items such as food and groceries, water, medicines, books, newspapers, culture, sport, passenger transport, and hairdressing. A 0% rate also exists for exports and intra-EU supplies.
How do I extract BTW from a gross amount?
Divide the gross amount by 1 plus the rate. At 21% the net is gross divided by 1.21, and the BTW is the difference. For example, 121 EUR including 21% BTW is 100 EUR net plus 21 EUR BTW. This calculator does that for you when you choose extract BTW.
What changed for BTW in 2026?
From 1 January 2026 short-stay accommodation (logies, hotels) moved from the 9% reduced rate to the 21% standard rate. The earlier plan to also raise the rate on culture, media, sport, and books was cancelled, so those stay at 9%.
Is this only for the Netherlands?
Yes. The 21% and 9% rates shown are the Dutch BTW (omzetbelasting) rates for 2026 as set by the Belastingdienst.
Sources
This tool is for general information only and is not financial, tax, or legal advice. Results are estimates that depend on your situation and current rules, so check the official source or a qualified professional before you act.
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