# W&H Tax Services

Dutch business taxes mapped out for foreign founders.

## Corporate Income Tax
- [7 Deductions That Lower Corporate Tax for Small Dutch Companies in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/corporate-income-tax/7-deductions-that-lower-corporate-tax-for-small-dutch-companies-in-2026/): Small Dutch companies can reduce their corporate income tax bill significantly in 2026 by using seven
- [A Simple Guide to Loss Relief for Netherlands Companies in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/corporate-income-tax/a-simple-guide-to-loss-relief-for-netherlands-companies-in-2026/): Loss relief allows Dutch BV companies to offset losses against taxable profits in other years, reducing
- [Common Corporate Tax Mistakes Foreign Owners Make in the Netherlands in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/corporate-income-tax/common-corporate-tax-mistakes-foreign-owners-make-in-the-netherlands-in-2026/): Foreign entrepreneurs often make four common corporate tax mistakes in the Netherlands in 2026
- [Corporate Tax in Holland or Germany in 2026, Which Costs a Founder More?](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/corporate-income-tax/corporate-tax-in-holland-or-germany-in-2026-which-costs-a-founder-more/): In 2026, a founder will likely pay more corporate tax in Germany than in the Netherlands if profits
- [Do US Founders Pay Dutch Corporate Tax Twice in 2026?](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/corporate-income-tax/do-us-founders-pay-dutch-corporate-tax-twice-in-2026/): US founders do not pay Dutch corporate tax twice in 2026, but they may face double taxation if they do not
- [Dutch Corporate Income Tax Rates in 2026 Explained for Foreign Founders](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/corporate-income-tax/dutch-corporate-income-tax-rates-in-2026-explained-for-foreign-founders/): In 2026, the Dutch corporate income tax rate for profits up to EUR 200,000 will be 19.0%, down from 19.7%
- [How a UK Entrepreneur Cut His Dutch Corporate Tax Bill in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/corporate-income-tax/how-a-uk-entrepreneur-cut-his-dutch-corporate-tax-bill-in-2026/): A UK entrepreneur can reduce corporate tax in the Netherlands in 2026 by using a Dutch BV and structuring
- [How Much Corporate Tax Will Your Netherlands BV Pay in 2026?](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/corporate-income-tax/how-much-corporate-tax-will-your-netherlands-bv-pay-in-2026/): In 2026, the corporate income tax rate in the Netherlands for a BV will be 25.8 percent on all profits
- [The Innovation Box in the Netherlands and Who Can Use It in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/corporate-income-tax/the-innovation-box-in-the-netherlands-and-who-can-use-it-in-2026/): The Innovation Box is a Dutch tax incentive that reduces corporate income tax on profits from qualifying
- [Your First Corporate Tax Return in the Netherlands: What to Expect in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/corporate-income-tax/your-first-corporate-tax-return-in-the-netherlands-what-to-expect-in-2026/): Your first corporate tax return in the Netherlands for 2026 follows a clear process. You must file

## VAT in the Netherlands
- [6 VAT Mistakes That Trigger Fines for Small Dutch Businesses in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/vat-netherlands/6-vat-mistakes-that-trigger-fines-for-small-dutch-businesses-in-2026/): Small Dutch businesses that make VAT mistakes in 2026 risk fines from the Tax and Customs Administration
- [Can You Claim Back Dutch VAT on Startup Costs in 2026?](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/vat-netherlands/can-you-claim-back-dutch-vat-on-startup-costs-in-2026/): Yes, you can claim back Dutch VAT on startup costs incurred before your company is registered for VAT
- [Dutch VAT Rates in 2026: 21, 9 and 0 Percent Explained Simply](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/vat-netherlands/dutch-vat-rates-in-2026-21-9-and-0-percent-explained-simply/): The Netherlands applies three VAT rates in 2026: 21% (standard), 9% (reduced for essentials like food
- [Filing Your First Dutch VAT Return in 2026 Step by Step](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/vat-netherlands/filing-your-first-dutch-vat-return-in-2026-step-by-step/): Filing your first Dutch VAT return in 2026 requires a Dutch VAT number (BTW-id) and a clear understanding
- [How to Get a VAT Number for Your Netherlands Company in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/vat-netherlands/how-to-get-a-vat-number-for-your-netherlands-company-in-2026/): To get a VAT number for your Netherlands company in 2026, you first register your business with the Dutch
- [The One Stop Shop and Dutch VAT on EU Sales in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/vat-netherlands/the-one-stop-shop-and-dutch-vat-on-eu-sales-in-2026/): The One Stop Shop (OSS) is a European Union scheme that simplifies VAT reporting for cross-border sales
- [VAT for E-Commerce Sellers Shipping to Customers in Holland in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/vat-netherlands/vat-for-e-commerce-sellers-shipping-to-customers-in-holland-in-2026/): From 2026, foreign e-commerce sellers shipping goods to customers in the Netherlands must handle Dutch VAT
- [VAT Rules for Freelancers in the Netherlands in 2026, Including the KOR Exemption](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/vat-netherlands/vat-rules-for-freelancers-in-the-netherlands-in-2026-including-the-kor-exemption/): Freelancers in the Netherlands face new VAT rules in 2026, including a stricter threshold for the Small
- [What Does VAT Compliance Cost a Small Netherlands Business in 2026?](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/vat-netherlands/what-does-vat-compliance-cost-a-small-netherlands-business-in-2026/): For a small Netherlands business in 2026, VAT compliance costs typically range from €500 to €2,500 per
- [What Foreign Founders Should Know About Reverse Charge VAT in the Netherlands in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/vat-netherlands/what-foreign-founders-should-know-about-reverse-charge-vat-in-the-netherlands-in/): Reverse charge VAT moves the obligation to report and pay VAT from the foreign supplier to the Dutch buyer

## Dividend Tax and the DGA
- [Box 2 Rates in the Netherlands in 2026 and What They Mean for Your Payout](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/dividend-tax-and-dga/box-2-rates-in-the-netherlands-in-2026-and-what-they-mean-for-your-payout/): In 2026, the Dutch box 2 tax rate will have two brackets: a 24.5% rate on the first €67,000 of dividend
- [Box 3 Basics for Entrepreneurs With Savings in the Netherlands in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/dividend-tax-and-dga/box-3-basics-for-entrepreneurs-with-savings-in-the-netherlands-in-2026/): In 2026, entrepreneurs with savings in the Netherlands will still pay box 3 tax on their net assets
- [Can a US Shareholder Get Dutch Dividend Tax Reduced in 2026?](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/dividend-tax-and-dga/can-a-us-shareholder-get-dutch-dividend-tax-reduced-in-2026/): A US shareholder who owns shares in a Dutch BV may be eligible for a reduced Dutch dividend tax rate
- [Dividend Tax Mistakes That Cost Foreign Shareholders Money in the Netherlands in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/dividend-tax-and-dga/dividend-tax-mistakes-that-cost-foreign-shareholders-money-in-the-netherlands-in/): Foreign shareholders in the Netherlands often lose money on dividend tax because they misunderstand
- [From Profit to Pocket: Total Tax on Dutch BV Earnings in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/dividend-tax-and-dga/from-profit-to-pocket-total-tax-on-dutch-bv-earnings-in-2026/): In 2026, the total tax on Dutch BV earnings taken from profit to your pocket consists of corporate income
- [How Dutch Dividend Withholding Tax Works in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/dividend-tax-and-dga/how-dutch-dividend-withholding-tax-works-in-2026/): Dutch dividend withholding tax is a 15% tax on dividends paid by a Dutch BV or NV to its shareholders
- [Paying Yourself From a Netherlands BV While Living Abroad in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/dividend-tax-and-dga/paying-yourself-from-a-netherlands-bv-while-living-abroad-in-2026/): Paying yourself from a Netherlands BV while living abroad in 2026 is possible through a combination
- [Salary or Dividend: What Should a DGA in the Netherlands Choose in 2026?](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/dividend-tax-and-dga/salary-or-dividend-what-should-a-dga-in-the-netherlands-choose-in-2026/): A director-major shareholder (DGA) of a Dutch BV must weigh salary versus dividend in 2026. The Dutch tax
- [The Dutch Box System Explained for Foreign Company Owners in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/dividend-tax-and-dga/the-dutch-box-system-explained-for-foreign-company-owners-in-2026/): The Dutch box system divides the tax treatment of shareholder income from a Dutch BV into two boxes. Box 2
- [The Minimum DGA Salary in Holland for 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/dividend-tax-and-dga/the-minimum-dga-salary-in-holland-for-2026/): In 2026, the minimum DGA (director-major shareholder) salary in the Netherlands is expected to be €57,000

## The 30 Percent Ruling and Expat Tax
- [Applying for the 30 Percent Ruling in the Netherlands Step by Step in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/30-percent-ruling-expat-tax/applying-for-the-30-percent-ruling-in-the-netherlands-step-by-step-in-2026/): The 30 percent ruling is a tax advantage for skilled foreign employees in the Netherlands. In 2026, you
- [Can a DGA of His Own Dutch BV Use the 30 Percent Ruling in 2026?](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/30-percent-ruling-expat-tax/can-a-dga-of-his-own-dutch-bv-use-the-30-percent-ruling-in-2026/): A director-major shareholder (DGA) of his own Dutch BV can use the 30 percent ruling in 2026, provided he
- [Common 30 Percent Ruling Mistakes New Arrivals in Holland Make in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/30-percent-ruling-expat-tax/common-30-percent-ruling-mistakes-new-arrivals-in-holland-make-in-2026/): New arrivals in Holland often make mistakes with the 30 percent ruling in 2026. The most common errors
- [How Much Money Does the 30 Percent Ruling Save You in Holland in 2026?](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/30-percent-ruling-expat-tax/how-much-money-does-the-30-percent-ruling-save-you-in-holland-in-2026/): The 30 percent ruling in 2026 can save you thousands of euros every year if you are a highly skilled
- [Life After Partial Non-Resident Status for Expats in the Netherlands in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/30-percent-ruling-expat-tax/life-after-partial-non-resident-status-for-expats-in-the-netherlands-in-2026/): The partial non-resident tax status, often tied to the 30% ruling, is ending for many expats
- [Moving From the UK to the Netherlands in 2026 and Your First Year of Taxes](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/30-percent-ruling-expat-tax/moving-from-the-uk-to-the-netherlands-in-2026-and-your-first-year-of-taxes/): Moving from the UK to the Netherlands in 2026 means you will become a Dutch tax resident from your arrival
- [The 30 Percent Ruling in the Netherlands: 2026 Rules in Plain English](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/30-percent-ruling-expat-tax/the-30-percent-ruling-in-the-netherlands-2026-rules-in-plain-english/): The 30 percent ruling in the Netherlands allows expats to receive up to 30% of their gross salary tax-free
- [The Salary Threshold for the Dutch 30 Percent Ruling in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/30-percent-ruling-expat-tax/the-salary-threshold-for-the-dutch-30-percent-ruling-in-2026/): The Dutch 30 percent ruling allows expats to receive up to 30% of their salary tax-free for a maximum of 5
- [What Expats in the Netherlands Should Know About 30 Percent Ruling Changes in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/30-percent-ruling-expat-tax/what-expats-in-the-netherlands-should-know-about-30-percent-ruling-changes-in-20/): The Dutch 30 percent ruling is changing in 2026. The tax-free allowance for expats will be reduced from 30%
- [Who Qualifies for the Dutch 30 Percent Ruling in 2026?](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/30-percent-ruling-expat-tax/who-qualifies-for-the-dutch-30-percent-ruling-in-2026/): The Dutch 30 percent ruling is a tax advantage for highly skilled migrants who are recruited from abroad

## Treaties, Deadlines and Penalties
- [Avoiding Double Taxation in 2026 for Founders From Asia With a Dutch Company](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/treaties-deadlines-penalties/avoiding-double-taxation-in-2026-for-founders-from-asia-with-a-dutch-company/): Founders from Asia who set up a Dutch BV can avoid double taxation by using the Netherlands' extensive tax
- [Dutch Tax Deadlines in 2026: The Full Calendar for Company Owners](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/treaties-deadlines-penalties/dutch-tax-deadlines-in-2026-the-full-calendar-for-company-owners/): Dutch tax deadlines in 2026 follow a fixed calendar. Corporate income tax returns for most companies
- [Dutch Tax Penalties in 2026 and What They Cost](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/treaties-deadlines-penalties/dutch-tax-penalties-in-2026-and-what-they-cost/): Dutch tax penalties in 2026 can be costly for foreign entrepreneurs who miss deadlines or file incorrect
- [How the US Netherlands Tax Treaty Helps American Founders in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/treaties-deadlines-penalties/how-the-us-netherlands-tax-treaty-helps-american-founders-in-2026/): The US Netherlands Tax Treaty protects American founders from double taxation on income, dividends
- [Intercompany Solutions or Doing Your Own Dutch Tax Returns in 2026 Compared](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/treaties-deadlines-penalties/intercompany-solutions-or-doing-your-own-dutch-tax-returns-in-2026-compared/): Intercompany Solutions handles your Dutch BV formation and ongoing compliance, but does not manage your tax
- [Should You Hire a Tax Adviser Like Intercompany Solutions for Your Dutch Filings in 2026?](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/treaties-deadlines-penalties/should-you-hire-a-tax-adviser-like-intercompany-solutions-for-your-dutch-filings/): Hiring a tax adviser like Intercompany Solutions for your Dutch filings in 2026 is strongly recommended if
- [Tax Treaties Between the Netherlands and the Gulf States in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/treaties-deadlines-penalties/tax-treaties-between-the-netherlands-and-the-gulf-states-in-2026/): The Netherlands has tax treaties with several Gulf states to prevent double taxation and reduce withholding
- [What Happens If You File Your Netherlands Tax Return Late in 2026?](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/treaties-deadlines-penalties/what-happens-if-you-file-your-netherlands-tax-return-late-in-2026/): Filing your Netherlands tax return late in 2026 triggers a penalty of € 68 per month for each month you
- [When Fiscal Unity Makes Sense for a Dutch Group in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/treaties-deadlines-penalties/when-fiscal-unity-makes-sense-for-a-dutch-group-in-2026/): A Dutch fiscal unity allows a parent company and its Dutch subsidiaries to be treated as a single taxpayer
- [Why Substance Rules Matter for Your Netherlands Tax Position in 2026](https://wandhtaxservicesinc.com/treaties-deadlines-penalties/why-substance-rules-matter-for-your-netherlands-tax-position-in-2026/): Substance rules require your Dutch BV to have real decision-making and operational activities