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VAT Calculator

Quickly and easily calculate VAT on any amount. Choose the VAT rate and whether the amount is inclusive or exclusive of VAT.

VAT Rate
The amount is
Amount excl. VAT € 0,00
VAT amount (21%) € 0,00
Amount incl. VAT € 0,00
info Dutch VAT Rates Overview
Rate Category Examples
21% Standard rate Electronics, clothing, software, services
9% Reduced rate Food, books, medicine, hospitality
0% Exempt / Zero rate Export, education, healthcare, intra-community

VAT Calculation - Everything You Need to Know

VAT (Value Added Tax), known as BTW in the Netherlands, is a tax charged on most goods and services. With our free VAT calculator, you can quickly calculate the VAT amount, whether you want to convert from exclusive to inclusive VAT or vice versa.

How Does the VAT Calculator Work?

Simply enter the amount, choose the correct VAT rate (21%, 9%, or 0%), and indicate whether the entered amount includes or excludes VAT. The calculator instantly shows the amount excluding VAT, the VAT amount, and the total including VAT.

Dutch VAT Rates (2025)

  • 21% - Standard rate: Applies to most goods and services, including electronics, clothing, and professional services.
  • 9% - Reduced rate: Applies to essential goods such as food, books, newspapers, medicine, and hospitality services.
  • 0% - Zero rate: Applies to exports outside the EU, intra-community supplies, and certain specific goods and services.

VAT Conversion Formulas

  • Calculate VAT (excl. to incl.): Amount x (1 + VAT rate / 100)
  • Reverse VAT (incl. to excl.): Amount / (1 + VAT rate / 100)
  • Determine VAT amount: Amount excl. VAT x (VAT rate / 100)