General information
Under the new bill, the 9% VAT rate will be maintained for culture, media, and sports, while accommodation will still face an increase to 21% from 2026. The measure also formally approves the previously suspended transitional law. To finance this relief, the government will curb the inflation adjustment of certain income and payroll tax brackets from 2026. The bill now proceeds to the Senate for final approval.
This decision reflects a compromise between fiscal consolidation and cultural policy. While accommodation services will bear higher VAT costs, preserving the reduced rate for culture, media, and sports aligns with political and social pressure to support accessibility in these sectors. The financing mechanism shifts part of the burden to taxpayers through limited tax bracket adjustments, balancing budgetary needs with sectoral protection
Other news from Netherlands
New document was uploaded: Handbook on Cash Registers

This brochure is for all entrepreneurs who use a cash register system or are planning to purchase one. It is also for cash register software suppliers and tax service providers. In the brochure, you can read more about: your business and the cash register system Read more
Subscribe to get access to the latest news, documents, webinars and educations.
Already subscriber? LoginNew document was uploaded: General Act on National Taxes

The Act establishes uniform rules for levying and collecting national taxes, including income tax, VAT, excise duties, and customs levies. It defines procedures for filing tax returns, issuing assessments, imposing additional assessments, and handling refunds and provisional payments Read more
Subscribe to get access to the latest news, documents, webinars and educations.
Already subscriber? LoginNew document was uploaded: Turnover Tax in the Netherlands

This brochure is intended for non-resident entrepreneurs who are not based in the Netherlands. If you buy or sell goods or perform services in the Netherlands, you will have to deal with the Dutch rules on VAT Read more
Subscribe to get access to the latest news, documents, webinars and educations.
Already subscriber? LoginNew document was uploaded: Topic interpretation: Curacao

This document aims to explain how fiscalization works in the Curacao. Unlike the Netherlands which is a non-fiscal country, Curacao has hardware and software fiscalization. Retailers are required to use cash register system that is compatible with supporting software that meets certain requirements. Read more
Subscribe to get access to the latest news, documents, webinars and educations.
Already subscriber? LoginNew document was uploaded: System comparison: the Netherlands and Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, and Saint Marteen

The purpose of this document is to present a comparison between systems in the Netherlands and Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and Saint Martin with a general overview of the most important characteristic and requirements regarding receipts, invoices, return policies, online sales, record keeping, cash registers, VAT recording, penalties and store registration of both countries Read more
Subscribe to get access to the latest news, documents, webinars and educations.
Already subscriber? LoginNew document was uploaded: Important Characteristics of the System - The Netherlands

This document's goal is to highlight the most crucial features and specifications related to cash registers, receipts, invoices, return policies, online sales, record keeping, VAT recording, penalties, and store registration in the Netherlands. Read more