VAT and BTW Returns

BTW is the Dutch name for VAT, and returns are the filing most companies face most often. These guides cover Dutch VAT rates for 2026, filing your first BTW return, deadlines, the reverse charge, and how to fix a return that went out wrong.

10 guides

• Dutch VAT Rates in 2026 and When Each One AppliesIn 2026, the Netherlands has three main VAT rates: the general rate of 21%, a reduced rate of 9% for basic goo…
• Filing Your First Dutch VAT Return in 2026: A Plain GuideTo file your first Dutch VAT return in 2026, you need a Dutch VAT (BTW) number, which you receive after regist…
• How to Fix a Wrong BTW Return in the Netherlands in 2026To fix a wrong BTW return in the Netherlands in 2026, you must submit a correction via the Dutch Tax and Custo…
• Quarterly or Monthly VAT Returns in the Netherlands: Which Fits Your Business in 2026?In the Netherlands, businesses choose between quarterly and monthly VAT (BTW) returns based on their turnover …
• Reclaiming Dutch VAT as a Foreign Business in 2026Foreign businesses can reclaim Dutch VAT (BTW) in 2026 through a refund procedure with the Dutch Tax and Custo…
• Reverse Charge VAT in the Netherlands Explained for 2026The reverse charge VAT mechanism shifts the responsibility for reporting VAT from the seller to the buyer in t…
• The 5 Most Common VAT Return Mistakes in the Netherlands in 2026Filing VAT returns for a Dutch BV can be tricky. In 2026, late submissions, incorrect VAT rates, and errors in…
• VAT Rules for Webshops Selling Into Holland in 2026From 2026, webshops selling into Holland must follow updated VAT rules. The key change is that the import VAT …
• What Happens if You File a Dutch VAT Return Late in 2026?Filing a Dutch VAT return late in 2026 triggers a 5.5% penalty on the overdue tax (minimum €50, maximum €5,500…
• When Are BTW Returns Due in the Netherlands in 2026?In 2026, BTW (VAT) returns in the Netherlands are due quarterly, monthly, or annually, depending on your compa…