If a company not established in Netherlands (Holland) is providing ‘taxable supplies’ of goods or services in Netherlands, it may have to obtain a non-resident VAT registration. In accordance with the EU VAT Directive, foreign traders are legally obligated to register for VAT in certain circumstances in order to report taxable transactions and declare VAT that must be charged.
It is important that all businesses with any commercial activity in Netherlands assess their compliance obligations and register prior to commencing taxable transactions if applicable.
What you need to know
There are various scenarios that would trigger an obligation to register for VAT in Netherlands (Holland). Some of the most common examples are:
- Importing goods into Netherlands from outside the European Union.
- Buying and selling goods in Netherlands (excluding domestic reverse charge).
- Selling goods from Netherlands which are delivered to customers outside of Netherlands (business or private customers).
- Acquiring goods in Netherlands from another EU country (Intra-community acquisitions).
- Holding inventory in Netherlands for sale, distribution or consignment.
- E-commerce sales of goods to consumers, subject to Distance Selling VAT registration thresholds.
- Organising events in Netherlands where attendees or delegates must pay admission.
If you are currently, or plan to conduct any of the above (or similar) transactions in Netherlands, you should contact us immediately for a complimentary consultation.