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VAT rates on invoices: recognising 21%, 9%, 0% and reverse charge

How to recognise the right VAT rate on a purchase invoice: 21%, 9%, 0% or reverse charge, common mistakes and how AI checks VAT codes on every invoice.

Sebastian de Goeij 7 min read Updated

Short answer

The Netherlands has a standard rate of 21%, a reduced rate of 9% and a zero rate, alongside exemptions and reverse charge. Autoboeker recognises high, low, 0% and reverse charge, recalculates subtotal, VAT and total and flags missing VAT, unusual VAT codes or unusual VAT amounts.

Key takeaways

  • 21% standard, 9% reduced, 0% for exports and intra-community supplies.
  • Reverse charge: no VAT on the invoice.
  • Book multi-rate invoices at line level.
  • Always check amount and rate match.

Dutch VAT situations

Check the Dutch Tax Administration for which goods and services fall under which rate.

SituationRateOn the invoice
Standard21%VAT at 21%
Reduced9%VAT at 9%
Zero rate0%Exports, intra-community supplies
Reverse chargeNo VAT shown‘VAT reverse charged’ and customer VAT number
ExemptNo VATExemption stated

How does AI check the rate?

Per line and rate, with recalculation of totals and checks on missing or unusual VAT codes and amounts.

FAQ

Questions about this topic.

Yes, per line, booked at line level.

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