Netherlands (EU Member State)

Validate Netherlands VAT Number (NL)

Verify Btw-identificatienummer (Btw-id) against the official European Commission VIES database in real-time. Get official consultation timestamps and company registration details.

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VIES confirms validity at the timestamp of request. Returned company name and address are provided directly by member state authorities.

Country Specification

Netherlands VAT & Tax Compliance Details

SYNTAX & FORMAT

NL999999999B99 (9 digits + B + 2 digits)

Local Name: Btw-identificatienummer (Btw-id)
Example: NL123456789B01

RATES

21% Standard

Reduced Rate: 9%
Applicable for cross-border digital goods and services across the European Union.

TAX AUTHORITY

Belastingdienst

Connected directly to EU VIES SOAP gateway with automated fallback.

EU Reverse Charge Guidance for Netherlands

Dutch B2B customers receiving cross-border services must account for VAT under the reverse charge (Btw verlegd) rule.

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