How do I remove 21% VAT from an amount?

Divide the gross amount by 1.21. The result is the net amount; the difference between gross and net is the VAT portion.

Is VAT included in the price in the Netherlands?

In the Netherlands, consumer prices are displayed VAT-inclusive by law, so receipts show the gross amount. B2B invoices typically show net + VAT separately.

🇳🇱 the Netherlands · VAT

VAT Calculator for Netherlands — Remove VAT from an Amount

Have a VAT-inclusive (gross) total and need the net value? This calculator splits any amount back into net, VAT and gross at the Netherlands's rates.

Amount (€)

VAT rate

Custom rate % (optional)

Result

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VAT amount	—
Net amount (excl. VAT)	—
Gross amount (incl. VAT)	—

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How to remove VAT manually

Divide the gross amount by 1.21 (the "VAT fraction") to get the net amount:

net = gross ÷ 1.21 → VAT = gross − net

Example: €1,000 ÷ 1.21 = €826.45 net, so the VAT portion is €173.55.

VAT rates in the Netherlands

Rate	Name	Applies to
21%	Standard (hoog tarief)	Most goods and services
9%	Reduced (laag tarief)	Food, medicines, books, art

How do I take VAT off a price?

Divide the VAT-inclusive amount by 1.21. For example, €1,200 ÷ 1.21 = €991.74 net — the rest is VAT.

Why is my calculated VAT not just 21% of the total?

Because VAT is charged on the net amount, not the gross. Taking 21% of the gross overstates the tax. Dividing by 1.21 is the correct backward calculation.