Netherlands TIN and VAT Information

Here, you can explore detailed insights about the tax identification system in Netherlands, including how its TIN is structured and the specific format for VAT numbers. Understanding these details can help ensure compliance with local tax regulations, whether you're registering for VAT, conducting business, or verifying international tax information. Learn everything you need to know about Netherlands's unique tax number system below.

Below, you can find detailed information about the structure of Netherlands's Tax Identification Number (TIN) system, including the format and composition of TINs in Netherlands.

BTW-identificatienummernl_vat

N
L
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
B
X
0
N
L
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
B
X
0

The BTW-identificatienummer (Dutch VAT number) is a unique identification number for legal entities in the Netherlands. The number consists of 12 or 10 characters, the first two being "NL", the next 9 (or 7) being digits, the 10th being "B", and the last two being digits. The last two digits act as a check digit.

BTW examples:
NL4495445B01
NL002455799B11

VerifyVAT.com verifies this identifier using EU VIES

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