Preparing and filing a VAT return in the Netherlands for a foreign company
VAT Return in the Netherlands
Would you like to file one or more VAT return in the Netherlands? Understand what is a VAT return in the Netherlands ? Know when and how to submit it? You’ve come to the right place! On this page, we clearly explain what a VAT return in the Netherlands is, when and how to file a VAT return in the Netherlands, your tax obligations and whether it is necessary to use a tax agent in the Netherlands!
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Do you need a tax agent in the Netherlands?
Need a tax agent to file your VAT returns in the Netherlands? We have the solution to help you carry out your taxable operations in the Netherlands with complete peace of mind.
- You need a tax agent to assist you with VAT administrative matters in the Netherlands.
- You wish to declare your taxable operations in the Netherlands
- You do not know how to file a VAT return in the Netherlands
- Eurofiscalis provides assistance as a tax agent in the Netherlands for all your communications with the Dutch tax authorities.
- We analyze your taxable transactions and prepare your VAT returns in the Netherlands.
- Eurofiscalis assists you in filing your VAT returns and handling all other communications with the Dutch tax authorities.
Eurofiscalis takes care of your VAT registration and returns in the Netherlands
What is a VAT return in the Netherlands?
The VAT return in the Netherlands is a tax return with the main purpose of informing the Dutch VAT authorities of your taxable activities on Dutch territory.
It is compulsory for all holders of an active Dutch intra-Community VAT number, and must be filed on a quarterly basis. Taxable persons may only file monthly VAT returns if they are fiscally represented by a tax representative established in the Netherlands.
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How do I file a VAT return in the Netherlands?
The VAT return in the Netherlands must list all the transactions included in your reporting period (monthly or quarterly) for which your Dutch VAT number is used, i.e. :
- Local purchases of goods from Dutch suppliers (9%, 21% VAT).
- Reverse charge purchases of goods from Dutch suppliers.
- Intra-Community acquisitions of goods from European suppliers
- Imports of goods into the Netherlands (9%, 21% VAT).
- Local sales of goods to Dutch customers (9%, 21% VAT).
- Reverse charge sales of goods to Dutch customers.
- Intra-Community deliveries of goods to European customers.
- Exports of goods from the Netherlands to a non-EU country.
- Sales of services located in the Netherlands.
Completing the Dutch VAT return will enable you to determine whether you have a VAT credit (box 5c negative), or a VAT debit (box 5c positive). To find out more about VAT payments and reclaims in Luxembourg, click here.
If your company has not carried out any taxable transactions in the Netherlands over a given reporting period, it is nevertheless mandatory to submit a nil VAT return to the Dutch VAT authorities.
When and how do I file a VAT return in the Netherlands?
In general, both the declaration and payment of VAT (if applicable) in the Netherlands must be made within 2 months of the end of your declaration period.
You can also consult the VAT calendar for filing deadlines in the Netherlands.
VAT returns in the Netherlands must be filed electronically via the Belastingdienst portal.
If you are unable to access this portal, Eurofiscalis can assist you and file your VAT returns in the Netherlands by acting as a Tax Agent on behalf of your company
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Why use our Service to be your tax representative / tax agent?
Eurofiscalis is an international tax company specialising in tax representation. Our experts (statutory auditors, accountants, lawyers) speak 3 languages and will take care of all tax obligations on behalf of your company. European tax law and related aspects are a critical issue in a company’s development on the international arena, which is why we establish long-term relations based on trust.
Analysis of your flows and compliance with VAT, intrastat, invoices, customs
Processing and submission of your VAT registration
Getting your local and EORI numbers
Simplified customer/supplier bookkeeping
Filing of your periodic VAT and Intrastat returns
Single point of contact with local authorities
Countries where we offer the service of fiscal representative
- Germany
- Austria
- Belgium
- Spain
- France
- Ireland
- Italy
- Luxembourg
- The Netherlands
- Portugal
- United Kingdom
- Switzerland
- Bulgaria
- Estonia
- Hungary
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Poland
- Czech Republic
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
Call on our firm to manage your VAT obligations in the Netherlands
Use our services and outsource the management of your VAT returns in the Netherlands
- Consultation: Free and without obligation