Calculate VAT
Calculate amounts including or excluding VAT with our fast VAT calculator. Ideal for businesses, self-employed professionals and individuals.
What is VAT and how do you calculate it?
VAT stands for Value Added Tax and is a tax that businesses pay on their turnover. In the Netherlands, two rates generally apply: 21% (standard rate) and 9% (reduced rate, including for food and books). Sometimes 0% applies to exports or exempt services.
Adding or removing VAT
Do you want to know how much VAT to add to an amount, or how much VAT is included in a total amount? Use our free VAT calculator. Enter the amount, select the correct rate (for example, 21%) and choose whether you want to add or remove VAT. With one click, you will see the result – including the VAT amount and total price.
Calculation example
Suppose you sell a product for €100 excluding VAT. With 21% VAT, €21 is added, making the total amount including VAT €121,00. Conversely, if you have an amount of €121 including VAT, the amount excluding VAT is €100 and the VAT amount is €21.
A useful tip for business owners
If you often work with invoices or quotes, it is useful to be able to calculate VAT quickly. Consider using online accounting software that automatically calculates VAT on your invoices. For example, see e-Boekhouden.nl or MoneyMonk for free trial accounts.
This VAT calculator is intended as a tool. Always check official tax information via Belastingdienst.nl.