A Dutch VAT number for Amazon sellers is needed when your stock is held in the Netherlands, for example through Amazon FBA or a Pan-EU programme that places inventory there. This guide explains when the Netherlands requires registration, what to prepare and what to file once you have the number.
When you need a Dutch VAT number
As in other EU countries, the trigger is where goods are located when they are sold. If Amazon stores your inventory in a Dutch warehouse, sales from that stock are Dutch supplies and need a Dutch VAT registration. Moving stock between countries in Pan-EU also creates registrations. See FBA Pan-EU: which countries and VAT numbers you need and the EU ecommerce VAT and OSS guide.
How registration works
- Confirm the location of your stock and whether Netherlands is included in your Amazon settings.
- Gather company documents: proof of incorporation, director details, proof of address and a description of your activity.
- Register with the Dutch tax authority. Depending on where your company is based, a fiscal representative or a specific permit may be required, so check this before you apply.
- Receive the VAT number and add it to your Amazon account.
- File returns on time, even for periods without sales.
Common mistakes
- Registering after stock has already arrived, which can mean back-filing returns.
- Entering a company name that differs from the one on your Amazon account.
- Forgetting that Pan-EU transfers between countries must also be reported.
How Data Biz helps
We handle the registration and the returns and keep the official proof of every filing. Use the Amazon EU VAT compliance checklist to see where you stand, then book a free consultation.