Taxes for business

If you are self-employed or you are working in the Netherlands for your own company, you pay taxes for businesses. 

What are taxes for businesses? 

Taxes for businesses consist of the tax on your income, the tax on the profit you make and the VAT on your revenue. You pay the following taxes: 

• Income tax or profit tax 
  You pay tax on your company's profits. You pay this once a year to Belastingdienst. 
• Value-added tax (VAT) 
  If you have customers, you usually have to charge VAT on top of your price. You remit (transfer) that VAT to Belastingdienst. 
• Municipal taxes 
  In many cases you also pay tax to your municipality, for example for waste collection or sewerage. This depends on where you live. 

Registering your business 

• Register your business with the Chamber of Commerce (KVK). 
• You will then be automatically registered with Belastingdienst. 
• If you have to charge VAT, you register with Belastingdienst through the Chamber of Commerce. 

What do you need to do? 

• File tax returns every year for profit tax and VAT. 
• Pay the tax on time to avoid fines. 
• If you need help, visit the website of Belastingdienst or make use of free help offered by a Work in NL information point, for example. 

Paying taxes is important 

Our taxes pay for things that are essential in the Netherlands, such as roads, schools and healthcare. By paying taxes, you contribute to the country where you now live. 

Tip: If you are coming to the Netherlands to work as a self-employed person, get off to a good start by registering your business on time. You will avoid fines and can start working with confidence.