{"id":15072,"date":"2023-08-08T12:01:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T12:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.keesdeboekhouder.nl\/obtaining-vat-number\/"},"modified":"2024-02-27T11:52:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T11:52:23","slug":"obtaining-vat-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www-backup.keesdeboekhouder.nl\/en\/obtaining-vat-number\/","title":{"rendered":"Obtaining VAT number"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"header-block block\" style=\"background-color: #f4f4f5;\">\n    <div class=\"container h-100\">\n        <div class=\"header-block__wrapper row h-100\">\n            <div class=\"header-block__left d-flex col-12 col-sm-7 d-flex justify-content-center align-items-end\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     class=\"image d-block\"\n                     alt=\"Obtaining VAT number\"\n                     src=\"https:\/\/www-backup.keesdeboekhouder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/maksym-ostrozhynskyy-w6OniVDCfn0-unsplash-5-scaled.jpg\"\n                     srcset=\"https:\/\/www-backup.keesdeboekhouder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/maksym-ostrozhynskyy-w6OniVDCfn0-unsplash-5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www-backup.keesdeboekhouder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/maksym-ostrozhynskyy-w6OniVDCfn0-unsplash-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-backup.keesdeboekhouder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/maksym-ostrozhynskyy-w6OniVDCfn0-unsplash-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-backup.keesdeboekhouder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/maksym-ostrozhynskyy-w6OniVDCfn0-unsplash-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-backup.keesdeboekhouder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/maksym-ostrozhynskyy-w6OniVDCfn0-unsplash-5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-backup.keesdeboekhouder.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/maksym-ostrozhynskyy-w6OniVDCfn0-unsplash-5-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\"\n                     sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\/>\n                                <span class=\"image-caption text--small\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"header-block__right d-flex flex-row flex-wrap col-12 col-sm-5 justify-content-start align-items-start align-items-sm-end\">\n                <h1 class=\"title\">Obtaining VAT number<\/h1>\n                                <div class=\"d-flex col-12 justify-content-start justify-content-md-end p-0\">\n                    <span class=\"label text--small\">8 August 2023 \u2013 reading time: 2 minutes<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"quote-block block\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-8 offset-lg-1 col-lg-9 offset-xl-2 col-xl-8\">\n                <div class=\"quote-block__quote-wrapper d-flex flex-wrap\">\n                    <blockquote>When you start out as a self-employed professional or set up a general or commercial partnership or private limited company, you\u2019ll need a VAT number. But what exactly is a VAT number? What do you need it for? And how do you apply for one?<\/blockquote>\n                    <div class=\"text--small text--weight-500\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"text-block block columns-1\">\n    <div id=\"\" class=\"deeplink-anchor\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-12 offset-lg-1 col-lg-10 offset-xl-2 col-xl-8\">\n                <div class=\"text-block__text-wrapper rich-text d-block\">\n                    <p><strong>What is a VAT number?<\/strong><br \/>\nA VAT number is an identification number for freelancers, self-employed professionals, companies and organisations. It\u2019s also known as VAT identification number or VAT ID.<\/p>\n<p>Each VAT number is unique and is composed as follows:<\/p>\n<li> Country code (NL)<\/li>\n<li> 9 digits<\/li>\n<li> The letter \u2018B\u2019<\/li>\n<li> 2 check digits<\/li>\n<p><\/b><br \/>\nAn exemplary VAT number would be: NL987654321B02<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you use the VAT number for?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe vast majority of entrepreneurs are obliged to charge value added tax (VAT) on the products and\/or services they offer. You must apply for a VAT number to be able to make and receive payments, and to file VAT returns with the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration.<\/p>\n<p>The VAT identification number should always be stated on your invoices. Many entrepreneurs also put it on other business communication tools, such as their website. This allows buyers, clients and suppliers to use the VAT number to check the legitimacy of the company, if desired. They can do this by looking up the validity of the VAT ID via the website of the European Commission.<\/p>\n<p>As an entrepreneur, you\u2019ll also receive a VAT tax number, which is used for communication with the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration. But why would you need two different numbers? The reason for this is simple: unlike the VAT tax number, the VAT identification number does not contain your citizen service number. Since you share the VAT ID on your invoices and on your website, your privacy is more guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I need to apply for a VAT number if I\u2019m exempted from paying VAT?<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the Netherlands, certain sectors and businesses are exempt from VAT. If you work as a self-employed person in healthcare or education for example, you\u2019re not subject to VAT and therefore do not have to charge or pay VAT. It\u2019s also possible that parts of your activities are subject to VAT, while other parts are not. You\u2019re also exempt from VAT if you use the small business scheme (KOR). However, in all of the cases mentioned above, you\u2019re still obliged to have a VAT number.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to apply for a VAT ID?<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen you register your business with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK), you\u2019ll immediately receive an 8 digit KVK number. The Chamber of Commerce automatically sends your data to the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration. You\u2019ll receive your VAT ID and VAT tax number by mail within 2 weeks. Self-employed professionals and freelancers will always receive 2 separate letters with the VAT ID and VAT tax number. You don\u2019t need to apply for any VAT numbers yourself.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re already registered as an entrepreneur but you\u2019ve lost your VAT ID, or if you would like to check whether your registration is correct, you can use your DigiD to log in at Mijn Belastingdienst Zakelijk: the online business portal of the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration. Once you\u2019re logged in, choose \u2018Omzetbelasting\u2019 (turnover tax) and then \u2018btw-identificatienummer\u2019 (VAT ID) in the menu on the left. You\u2019ll find your VAT ID and VAT tax number there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Would you like to know more about applying for a VAT ID?<\/strong><br \/>\nPlease <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keesdeboekhouder.nl\/en\/contact\/\">contact<\/a> your accountant or schedule an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keesdeboekhouder.nl\/en\/make-appointment\/\">introductory meeting<\/a> with Kees de Boekhouder. We\u2019re more than happy to help answer all your questions!<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you start out as a self-employed professional or set up a general or commercial partnership or private limited company, you\u2019ll need a VAT number. But what exactly is a VAT number? What do you need it for? 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