Invoicing and Record Keeping

An invoice is only valid in the Netherlands if it carries the right details, and your records must back it up. These guides give the Dutch invoice checklist, the 2026 e-invoicing changes, foreign currency rules, credit notes, and what a Dutch webshop must keep on file.

10 guides

• 6 Invoice Mistakes That Get Dutch Companies in Trouble in 2026Making mistakes on invoices can lead to fines from the Dutch tax authority and cash flow problems for your com…
• A Simple Checklist for Dutch Invoice Requirements in 2026Dutch invoices in 2026 must follow specific rules to be valid for VAT deduction and legal records. An invoice …
• Can You Invoice in English From a Dutch Company in 2026?Yes, you can invoice in English from a Dutch company in 2026. Dutch tax law (Belastingdienst) requires invoice…
• Credit Notes and Corrections Under Dutch Rules in 2026A credit note is a correction invoice that reduces or cancels an original invoice under Dutch VAT rules. In 20…
• Do Digital Receipts Count as Proof for the Dutch Tax Office in 2026?Yes, digital receipts are accepted as proof by the Dutch Tax Office in 2026, provided they meet specific legal…
• How to Number Invoices Correctly in the Netherlands in 2026To number invoices correctly in the Netherlands in 2026, you must use a unique, sequential numbering system pe…
• Invoicing Clients in Asia From Your Dutch Company in 2026Invoicing clients in Asia from a Dutch BV in 2026 is straightforward if you understand EU VAT rules, currency …
• Invoicing in Foreign Currency From Holland in 2026Invoicing in foreign currency from the Netherlands in 2026 is straightforward for most Dutch companies. You ca…
• What Changes for E-invoicing in the Netherlands in 2026?In 2026, the Netherlands will introduce mandatory e-invoicing for all B2B transactions, replacing paper and PD…
• What Records Must a Dutch Webshop Keep in 2026?A Dutch webshop must keep records for at least 7 years after the end of the financial year. These records incl…