Free Invoice Generator for Netherlands

Create a professional Netherlands invoice in Euro (EUR) in under two minutes — no signup, no watermark, no fees. Built for freelancers, contractors and small businesses billing clients in Netherlands.

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Invoicing in Netherlands at a glance

Currency	Euro (EUR, €)
Tax system	VAT (BTW — Belasting over de Toegevoegde Waarde)
Standard rate	21%
Reduced rates	9% on food, medicines, books and culture; 0% for intra-EU/export
Business tax ID	btw-id — NL + 9 digits + B + 2 digits (e.g. NL123456789B01)
Tax authority	Belastingdienst (Dutch Tax and Customs Administration)
Date format	DD-MM-YYYY

What a Netherlands invoice must include

Sequential invoice number and invoice date
Supplier name, address and btw-id
Customer name and address (VAT number for B2B/intra-EU)
Description and quantity of goods/services
Net amount, VAT rate(s) and VAT amount per rate
Total amount payable (gross)
Date of supply/delivery
Reverse-charge note ("btw verlegd") where applicable

2026 update for Netherlands: The Netherlands makes heavy use of the reverse-charge ("btw verlegd") mechanism for intra-EU B2B and sectors such as construction subcontracting. From 1 January 2026, VAT on overnight hotel accommodation rose from 9% to 21% (camping stays remain 9%).

How to create a Netherlands invoice (free, no signup)

Add your business details — name, address and your btw-id if you are registered.
Add line items and tax — list your goods or services, set the EUR currency and apply 21% VAT where it applies.
Download and send — export a print-ready PDF and send it to your client. Start now in the free generator.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Netherlands invoice generator free?

Yes. Banana Invoice is 100% free for Netherlands — create, customise and download professional invoices in Euro (EUR) as a PDF with no signup, no watermark and no fees.

What tax do I charge on an invoice in Netherlands?

Netherlands uses VAT (BTW — Belasting over de Toegevoegde Waarde), with a standard rate of 21%. You add the tax as a separate line on the invoice and show your btw-id where required. The Belastingdienst (Dutch Tax and Customs Administration) administers it.

What must a Netherlands invoice include?

A compliant Netherlands invoice should show your btw-id, a unique invoice number and date, the buyer's details, a description of goods or services, the tax rate and amount, and the total payable in EUR.

Do I need a btw-id to send an invoice in Netherlands?

If you are registered for VAT you must show your btw-id on the invoice. Unregistered freelancers and small businesses can still send a simple invoice without charging tax.