🇳🇱EU Tax Calendar

Netherlands Tax Calendar 2026–2027

Every Belastingdienst tax deadline explained in plain English — VAT, corporate tax, personal income tax, social security, and more. Covers key filing and payment dates required by the EU VAT Directive and national tax laws.

DutchEuro (EUR)January 1 – December 31
52%of year
6Deadlines
4Passed
Jan '26Feb '26Apr '26Jul '26Oct '26

January2026

Jan31

VAT Return — Q4 2025 Due

Quarterly VAT return for Q4 2025 (October–December) due for businesses on quarterly filing.

VAT ReturnVAT
Jan31

Income Tax Return — Filing Deadline

Deadline for filing annual income tax return (aangifte inkomstenbelasting) for the previous year. Extensions available.

IB ReturnPersonal Income Tax

February2026

Feb28

Corporate Income Tax Return — Filing Deadline

Deadline for filing corporate income tax return (Vennootschapsbelasting) for calendar-year companies.

VPB ReturnCorporate Tax

April2026

Apr30

VAT Return — Q1 2026 Due

Q1 2026 VAT return (January–March) due for quarterly filers.

VAT ReturnVAT

July2026

Jul31

VAT Return — Q2 2026 Due

Q2 2026 VAT return (April–June) due for quarterly filers.

VAT ReturnVAT

October2026

Oct31

VAT Return — Q3 2026 Due

Q3 2026 VAT return (July–September) due for quarterly filers.

VAT ReturnVAT

Key Tax Categories

Browse the main tax categories for Netherlands. Each category includes key forms and filing requirements.

VATVAT Return
CITCorporate Income Tax
PITPersonal Income Tax
SSSocial Security
WHTWithholding Tax
CTCapital Taxes

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the VAT return due in this country?
VAT return deadlines vary by filing frequency. Monthly filers typically need to submit by the 15th-25th of the following month. Quarterly filers submit by the end of the month following the quarter. Always check with the local tax authority for specific deadlines.
When is the corporate income tax return due?
Corporate income tax returns are generally due within 5-9 months after the end of the financial year. Most countries follow the calendar year, with returns due between March and September of the following year. Extensions are often available.
What happens if I miss a tax deadline?
Late filing penalties vary by country and tax type. Common penalties include fixed fines, percentage-based penalties on tax due, and daily interest accrual. Penalties often increase the longer the delay.
Are VAT rules harmonised across the EU?
Yes, the EU VAT Directive provides a common framework. However, each member state has some flexibility in setting rates, thresholds, and specific deadlines. Cross-border transactions within the EU follow special rules including reverse charge mechanisms.
Do I need to register for VAT in multiple EU countries?
If you sell goods or services to customers in other EU countries, you may need to register for VAT in each country or use the One-Stop Shop (OSS) scheme to declare VAT centrally. The threshold for distance selling varies by country.

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This tax calendar is provided as a reference guide. Deadlines may change due to legislative changes or Belastingdienst announcements. Always verify with the {authority} website or a qualified tax professional. Belastingdienst website.

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