BTW · RSIN · done for you, in English
VAT registration in the Netherlands, done for you.
Your Dutch company needs a BTW-id and RSIN to invoice, reclaim VAT and trade across the EU. We register you with the Belastingdienst, advise on the €20,000 small-business scheme, and take the quarterly BTW returns off your plate.
- BTW-id, OB-nummer and RSIN arranged with the Belastingdienst
- KOR advice — opt out of BTW under €20,000 turnover
- Quarterly BTW returns and intra-EU 0% handled correctly
- For non-resident companies too
What you get
- BTW (VAT) identification number
- OB-nummer for returns and correspondence
- RSIN legal-entity number
- BTW returns set up and filed
Indicatively from €145 one-off — indicative until finalised. See pricing →
*Indicative until finalised; often bundled with formation and bookkeeping.
BTW-id, OB-nummer and RSIN — what's what
Dutch VAT paperwork throws three numbers at you, and they are not the same thing:
| Number | What it is |
|---|---|
| RSIN | Your legal-entity identification number, assigned when the company is entered in the KVK register. It links your BV to the Belastingdienst. |
| BTW-id (btw-identificatienummer) | Your public VAT number — goes on invoices and is used for intra-EU trade. Built to be shared safely. |
| OB-nummer (omzetbelastingnummer) | Your turnover-tax number, used in BTW returns and correspondence with the Belastingdienst. |
A newly formed BV typically receives all three. We make sure they are issued and correct so your first invoice and first return are clean.
When VAT liability starts
This trips up a lot of foreign founders: in the Netherlands, VAT liability follows economic activity, not turnover. The moment you supply goods or services as an entrepreneur ("ondernemer voor de btw"), you are in principle liable for BTW — there is no general registration threshold you must cross first. The €20,000 figure below is an opt-out for small businesses, not a "you don't need to register until…" line.
The KOR — opting out under €20,000
The kleineondernemersregeling (KOR) is the small-business scheme. If your Dutch turnover stays under €20,000 a year, you can opt out of BTW: you charge no BTW to customers and file no BTW returns — but in exchange you cannot reclaim input BTW on your own costs. You apply through the Belastingdienst, and the application must arrive at least four weeks before your intended start date. It suits low-cost service businesses selling to consumers; it rarely suits a business with big deductible costs or B2B/EU trade. We advise which side of that line you're on.
BTW rates and returns
| Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Standard BTW rate | 21% |
| Reduced BTW rate | 9% (food, books, medicines, passenger transport and more) |
| Zero rate | 0% (exports and intra-EU supplies) |
| Return frequency | Usually quarterly — file and pay within one month of quarter-end |
Most companies file quarterly BTW returns, paying any BTW due within a month of the quarter ending; some file monthly or annually. We run these as part of monthly bookkeeping so nothing is late.
Cross-border: reverse charge and intra-EU 0%
If you trade across EU borders, VAT works differently. Many B2B supplies within the EU are invoiced at 0% with the VAT reverse-charged to your business customer, who accounts for it in their own country — keeping intra-EU trade VAT-neutral. It relies on valid VAT numbers, the right invoice wording and an EU sales listing (opgaaf ICP). Get it wrong and you either over-charge customers or under-declare to the Belastingdienst; we set it up so you apply it correctly from the first cross-border invoice.
Rates and thresholds are set by the Belastingdienst and can change; this is general information, not tax advice. Indicative registration fee from €145 one-off (indicative until finalised). Updated: 2026-07-28.
Dutch VAT registration — FAQ
What is the difference between the BTW-id, the OB-nummer and the RSIN?
The RSIN is your legal-entity ID, assigned by the KVK/Belastingdienst when the company is registered. The BTW-id (btw-identificatienummer) is your public VAT number for invoices and intra-EU trade. The OB-nummer (omzetbelastingnummer / turnover-tax number) is the number you use in correspondence and BTW returns with the Belastingdienst. A BV usually receives all three.
When does VAT liability start?
VAT liability follows economic activity, not turnover — as soon as you supply goods or services as an entrepreneur ("ondernemer voor de btw"), you are in principle liable. There is no general registration threshold in the Netherlands; the €20,000 KOR is an opt-out for small turnover, not a threshold you must cross before registering.
What is the KOR and the €20,000 limit?
The kleineondernemersregeling (KOR) is a small-business scheme: with Dutch turnover under €20,000 a year you can opt out of BTW — you charge no BTW, file no BTW returns, but also cannot reclaim input BTW. You apply via the Belastingdienst, and the application must arrive at least four weeks before the desired start date.
How often do I file BTW returns?
Most companies file quarterly, filing and paying within one month after each quarter ends. Some file monthly or annually depending on their situation. We handle the returns as part of bookkeeping.
What is intra-EU 0% and the reverse charge?
Cross-border B2B supplies within the EU are often taxed at 0% with the VAT "reverse-charged" to the customer, who accounts for it in their own country. It keeps intra-EU trade VAT-neutral but requires valid VAT numbers, correct invoicing and an EU sales listing (opgaaf ICP). We set this up correctly so you don't misapply it.
Sources
- Belastingdienst — Omzetbelasting (btw) (liability, BTW-id, returns).
- KVK — Belastingtarieven 2026 (BTW rates, KOR threshold).
- Belastingdienst — Tarieven en vrijstellingen (21% / 9% / 0%, intra-EU).
We are an independent company-formation and bookkeeping office, not a government body (KVK/Belastingdienst). BTW rates, the KOR threshold and filing rules are set by the authorities and change periodically — verify your situation before deciding. This page is general information, not tax or legal advice.
Get your Dutch VAT number sorted
We arrange your BTW-id and RSIN and take over the quarterly returns. Tell us your activity for a fixed-fee proposal the same day.
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