How to invoice in the Netherlands
Invoicing in the Netherlands means 21% BTW, a BTW-identification number on every invoice, and net-30 as the usual payment term. This guide covers exactly what a compliant Dutch invoice needs — then you can make one free, in euros, with the labels already set.
| Netherlands at a glance | Detail |
|---|---|
| Currency | EUR (€) |
| Standard VAT | 21% |
| Tax ID | BTW No. |
| Paper size | A4 |
| Typical terms | Net 30 |
| E-invoicing | Public sector only |
Tax ID format: “NL”, nine digits, “B” and two check digits — e.g. NL123456789B01.
What Dutch invoices must include
- The word “Invoice” and a unique, sequential invoice number
- The issue date (and the supply date if it differs)
- Your business name, address and BTW No.
- The client's name and address (and their BTW No. for reverse-charge or intra-EU supplies)
- A clear description and quantity for each line
- The net amount per VAT rate, the rate(s) applied and the VAT amount
- The total payable, in EUR
- Payment terms, the due date and how to pay (bank name, IBAN/account)
VAT & reverse charge
For cross-border work, the right wording matters. Invoice Forever offers ready-made Dutch VAT notes such as:
- Intra-Community supply, article 138(1), VAT Directive 2006/112
- Reverse charge — VAT to be accounted for by the recipient (article 196, VAT Directive 2006/112)
E-invoicing in the Netherlands
E-invoicing to the Dutch central government is mandatory over the Peppol network. There is no general B2B e-invoicing mandate — a domestic B2B regime is only expected around 2030 — so a well-formed PDF is fine between businesses today.
Invoice Forever can export a structured EN 16931 / Peppol BIS (UBL) e-invoice alongside the PDF (beta) — the format most of these mandates are built on. You still send it via your own access point, and some countries require their own national format.
Verified 23 July 2026 against the source. E-invoicing rules are changing quickly, so always confirm the current position with the Belastingdienst before you rely on it. This page is general guidance, not tax advice.
Payment terms in the Netherlands
Net-30 is the norm for Dutch B2B work. Under the EU Late Payment Directive, 30 days is the default when nothing else is agreed, and terms beyond 60 days are hard to enforce.
Questions about invoicing in the Netherlands
The standard BTW rate is 21%. Reduced rates of 9% and 0% apply to specific goods and services.
Yes. A Dutch VAT invoice must show your BTW-identificatienummer, and the customer's when you apply the reverse charge or supply another EU business.
Yes — Invoice Forever can render the PDF with Dutch labels while you keep working in English. The figures stay in euros with Dutch formatting.
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