Business in Netherlands - Can VAT returns be submitted via software

HelenC · ‎December 03, 2020

We have set up a business in the Netherlands, I am based in the UK, do not have any experience with compliance in the Netherlands. Is Quickbooks online going to be the correct software to use there? Is there anyone that can help me with some information, as what needs to be filed, where would I find this information, or recommend someone that can help me, please? Thank you.

JenoP · ‎December 03, 2020

Hi there, HelenC.

QBO International, including the version for the Netherlands, supports manual filing of tax return. This means that you can print a copy of the tax return, manually send it to your tax agency, and mark it as filed in QBO.

I would also recommend reaching out to the tax agency in the Netherlands for more information about tax compliance and what forms you need to file. You can also access their website from this link: https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/home/home.

For your tax rates, follow the steps in this article on how to set them up: How Do I Set Up Sales GST/VAT Rates And Use Them On Forms?.

Here's how to print a tax return in QBO:

Go to the Taxes menu, then proceed to the Returns tab.
Select the correct date or period where you will be filing the tax return.
Click Prepare return.
Click the Print button in the lowest part of screen.
After printing, click Mark as filed.

Let me also share these additional articles about collecting and managing taxes or VAT in QBO:

The Community is always here if you need anything else. Just add a reply below or post another question, and will be happy to help you again.

Fiat Lux - ASIA · ‎December 03, 2020

@HelenC

As an additional note, make sure you are purchasing QBO EU version for Netherlands

https://quickbooks.grsm.io/EU