BTW Calculator - Dutch VAT (21% & 9%)

How the BTW Calculator Works

1. 01Enter the amount (with or without BTW)
2. 02Select the applicable BTW rate: 21% (standard), 9% (reduced), or 0%
3. 03The calculator shows the net amount, BTW amount, and total instantly
4. 04Switch between adding BTW to a net price or extracting BTW from a gross price

Dutch BTW (VAT) Rates Explained

The Netherlands has three BTW rates. The standard rate of 21% applies to most goods and services. The reduced rate of 9% applies to food, books, medicines, and certain services like hotel stays and hairdressers. The 0% rate applies to intra-EU B2B transactions and exports outside the EU. As of 2026, always verify current rates at belastingdienst.nl for the latest updates.

When to Use the BTW Calculator

Use this calculator whenever you need to add or remove Dutch BTW from an amount. Freelancers (zzp'ers) use it when creating invoices, calculating quotes, or preparing the quarterly BTW-aangifte. E-commerce sellers calculate consumer prices including BTW. Bookkeepers verify BTW amounts on purchase invoices. The calculator supports both the 21% standard rate and the 9% reduced rate used for food, books, and medicines.

Common Use Cases

• ·Creating invoices with correct BTW amounts as a freelancer or small business owner
• ·Calculating consumer prices including 21% or 9% BTW for product pricing
• ·Verifying BTW amounts on incoming purchase invoices during bookkeeping
• ·Preparing quarterly BTW-aangifte calculations for the Belastingdienst

Expert Tips

• ✻When invoicing EU businesses in other countries, use the reverse-charge mechanism (verlegde BTW) at 0% - include the customer's VAT ID on the invoice
• ✻The reduced 9% rate categories change periodically - always check belastingdienst.nl for the latest list
• ✻For the KOR (Kleineondernemersregeling), businesses under €20,000 annual revenue can be exempt from charging BTW

Frequently Asked Questions