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Taxes for a limited liability company (bv) in the Netherlands

Taxes in the case of a BV
A limited liability company (bv) in the Netherlands pays various taxes. In this article, we explain which taxes apply to a bv.

A limited liability company (bv) in the Netherlands pays various taxes. In this article, we explain which taxes apply to a bv.

Corporation tax bv in the Netherlands

The bv pays corporate income tax (Vpb) annually on its profits in that year. A bv with a regular financial year must file its corporate income tax return before 1 June of the following calendar year. If it is not possible to file the tax return on time, a postponement can be requested. The corporate income tax rate is shown below.

2023 and 2024 corporate income tax rate in the Netherlands

For the part of the taxable

Rate

Up to € 200,000

19%

Above € 200,000

25,8%

If the bv makes a loss each year, this can be offset against a profit in a subsequent financial year under certain conditions. It can also be offset against previous years. This is called carry back or carry forward. This therefore allows the bv to save corporation tax. Foreign entities may be interested in having a Holding structure in the Netherlands and bring their foreign companies under this entity because of participation exemption which means foreign profits can be held in the Dutch Holding.

VAT and the bv in the Netherlands

The bv handles VAT, value-added taxes, after the end of each quarter. There may also be a monthly declaration requirement. There are different VAT rates. We deal with a 21%, 9% or 0% rate.

VAT on invoices within the EU

Deliveries of goods and services across the border of the Netherlands but within Europe are called intra-community supplies (ICP). If this is the case, the VAT number of the foreign company must be stated on the invoice, and it must be indicated that the VAT is reverse-charged. In this case, the 0% VAT rate applies. In addition to the regular VAT return, a declaration of intra-Community performance must be made.

If you supply goods or services to a private customer across the border of the Netherlands but within Europe, you must charge Dutch VAT.

VAT on invoices outside the EU

Deliveries of goods and services to countries outside Europe are generally subject to the 0% VAT rate. No distinction is made between companies and private individuals here either.

Payroll taxes at the bv in the Netherlands

If a bv employs staff, it must withhold and remit payroll taxes (taxes and national insurance contributions) to the tax authorities. Staff receive a payslip with a gross/net calculation and the payroll taxes are processed in a wage tax return.

Taxes for director-major shareholder in the Netherlands

If you are director-major shareholder (dga), you receive a salary from the company. You are then also subject to the regular tax rules that apply to employees. The BV deducts payroll taxes on the salary and pays out the net salary. If you work for a BV and own more than 5% of the shares, you are a dga under the law.

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