ALL ABOUT VAT & vat RETURNS IN THE NETHERLANDS
VAT returns & registrations in the Netherlands
Online sellers who sell to or from the Netherlands must register for a VAT ID there under certain circumstances. Find out if you have tax obligations in the Netherlands and take care of registration, advance returns, etc. with the free VAT software from hellotax.
When do you have to apply for a VAT number in the Netherlands
and submit regular advance returns?
Reason 1:
Threshold Limit
Exceeding the threshold of €100,000
Exceeding the annual VAT threshold usually means that an additional registration of a VAT number (in the country whose delivery threshold has been exceeded) becomes necessary and, of course, advance returns, declarations, etc. are required.
The delivery threshold refers to imports into an EU country (distance selling) within one calendar year.
The delivery threshold in the Netherlands is €100,000. If, for example, a trader registered in Germany sells his goods to the Netherlands and the turnover from the Netherlands exceeds €100,000 within one calendar year, then the delivery threshold has been exceeded and registration and returns in NL become mandatory!
Reason 2:
Storage in the Netherlands
Storage in Dutch warehouses
Not only the exceeding of the threshold, but also the storage of goods triggers VAT obligations in Europe. Anyone who stores goods in Holland usually has to be registered for tax purposes.
After the opening of the Dutch Amazon marketplace, it can be assumed that in the foreseeable future there will also be Dutch Amazon warehouses and that storage will no longer be limited to warehouses in Germany. As soon as this is the case, or who currently stores his goods in other warehouses in Holland, the registration for a Dutch VAT ID is essential.
Note: Advance VAT returns must be submitted from the day of the first storage!
You already have a Dutch VAT number?
✔️ YES
Good! 👍🏼
❌ NO
Anyone who stores in the Netherlands or has reached the threshold must register for VAT and of course also make advance returns and generally deal with all the paperwork.
With our FREE tax tool you can register for a VAT ID in any country of your choice with just a few clicks. Our software also allows you to process your reports, declarations, and much more.
With a yearly subscription to our service, the registration of all VAT numbers is even completely free!
You need support with the filing
of your VAT returns in the Netherlands?
✔️ YES
Do you have a VAT number in the Netherlands, but need help with the paperwork, such as advance returns for VAT?
Our VAT automation tool, combined with our tax advisors spread all over Europe, makes the handling of all reports, declarations, etc. easier than ever before
We do not work with third parties, but have our own international team of tax consultants who ensure the highest quality standards and your tax compliance on site.
❌ NO
Super! 👌🏼
You have already registered for VAT
in the Netherlands in the past?
✔️ YES
Last question 👇🏼
❌ NO
You have missed or forgotten to register in time for a VAT number in the Netherlands?
No problem. Registrations can also be made retrospectively and necessary documents and reports can be submitted afterwards. Of course we will be happy to help you with this as well!
If you are not sure about your tax obligations in the Netherlands and do not know whether registration would have been necessary, you can always contact us. We will gladly inform you about your tax obligations and help you to comply with them.
You would have had to file advance
VAT Returns in the Netherlands but didn't do so (yet)?
✔️ YES
Anyone who has missed a registration has usually also missed the submission of advance VAT returns and other reports.
If you still have to complete your advance returns in the Netherlands in retrospect, please contact us. We are happy to help with backdated registrations and advance returns and in general with all steps that arise.
Our FREE VAT tool helps you to keep track of sales, delivery thresholds and all relevant data.
❌ NO
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