To initiate VAT registration in the Netherlands, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the local tax authority’s requirements. Additionally, the application procedure is typically required to be completed in Dutch which might pose a challenge for you and your company. At Bolder Launch, we can support you with the VAT registration process for your company in the Netherlands!
As a foreign entrepreneur involved in Dutch VAT, it is often necessary to register with the Netherlands Tax and Customs Administration, although there are exceptions. The requirement depends on three distinct situations:
- If you are a foreign entrepreneur who is required to submit a VAT return, and imports or exports goods (intra-community), then you must apply for VAT registration.
- If you are an entrepreneur from a non-EU country who is not obliged to submit a VAT return, and who would like to claim a refund of VAT, then you must apply for VAT registration.
- If you are an entrepreneur from another EU country who is not obliged to submit a VAT return, who would like to claim a refund of VAT, then you do not apply for VAT registration, because you can submit a claim for refund in your own country.
Navigating through VAT registration in the Netherlands can be a challenge for a foreign company. Determining whether your company needs to register for VAT can also be a complex task. Our in-house accounting team at Bolder Launch can offer our expertise in VAT registration and VAT matters, providing assistance to firms. Feel free to reach out to our team of VAT specialists for support!
We provide you fixed fees and a clear procedure in 5 simple steps:
Note:
It typically takes 2 weeks to obtain the VAT number, but due to Covid & Brexit, still occur at the Tax Offices.
