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Free Invoice Generator for Netherlands
Create and download a EUR invoice that follows common invoicing practice in Netherlands — in your language, with VAT (BTW) labels, local date format and A4 paper.
- Currency
- EUR (€)
- Tax rates
- VAT (BTW)
- Invoice date
- DD-MM-YYYY
- Paper size
- A4
Invoice builder
The preview updates as you type.
Currency: EUR (€)
Invoices need a unique number, both VAT numbers for B2B and the rate per line.
Date format: DD-MM-YYYY
Suggestions appear as you type — you can also write your own.
Invoice content is not sent to a server to generate the PDF.
Your business
Customer
- Line item 1€Line total€0.00
Dutch prices normally include BTW (VAT), broken out on the invoice.
Add as many rates as you need — different lines can carry different rates.
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What this tool does
This generator preconfigures Netherlands conventions: the EUR currency, the VAT (BTW) label, DD-MM-YYYY dates and A4 paper size. You enter your details and line items; it calculates subtotal, discounts, tax and the grand total, then renders a print-ready PDF entirely in your browser.
Currency: EUR (€)
Amounts use nl-NL grouping and decimal rules and are rounded to 2 decimal places, as used by EUR.
Tax terminology: VAT (BTW)
Invoices are labelled with the terminology Netherlands businesses expect. Presets are provided as a starting point and are not tax advice.
Dutch prices normally include BTW (VAT), broken out on the invoice.
Invoice numbering
Default numbering pattern: F-2026-0042. Invoices need a unique number, both VAT numbers for B2B and the rate per line.
Payment practice
Common payment terms used in Netherlands: Due on receipt, 14 days, 30 days, 30 days end of month. Always state a due date, and ask customers to quote the invoice number as the payment reference.
What a Netherlands invoice usually includes
- Seller name, address and VAT number
- Customer name, address and VAT number (B2B)
- Invoice date and unique number
- Description, quantity and price
- BTW rate and amount per rate
- Total payable
Designed for common invoicing practices in Netherlands. Requirements may vary by business, transaction type and jurisdiction. Please verify local requirements with a qualified professional.
Invoicing notes for Netherlands
Practical points to check before you send the invoice.
BTW is included
Prices include BTW; the invoice shows the net amount, the BTW per rate and the gross total.
Payment reference
Dutch businesses commonly pay by bank transfer with the invoice number as payment reference.
Example invoice
A worked example using the VAT (BTW) label and EUR amounts. Open the builder to edit any field.
Northwind Studio
Bristol · NL
Invoice
- Invoice number
- F-2026-0042
- Issue date
- 2026-04-01
- Due date
- 2026-05-01
From
Northwind Studio
Amelia Hart
18 Harbour Lane
Bristol BS1 4RN
Netherlands
VAT number (BTW-nummer): GB123456789
+44 117 496 0101
Bill to
Lumen Retail GmbH
Jonas Weber
Hauptstraße 24
Berlin 10115
| # | Description | Code | Qty | Unit price | Discount | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brand identity design — discovery, concepts and final artworkproject · 1 | DSG-01 | 1 | € 1.800,00 | — | VAT (BTW) 21% | € 1.800,00 |
| 2 | Website design — homepage and four inner pagespage · 5 | WEB-04 | 5 | € 320,00 | 10% | VAT (BTW) 21% | € 1.440,00 |
| 3 | Monthly retainer — content updates and supportmonth · 2 | RET-M | 2 | € 450,00 | — | VAT (BTW) 21% | € 900,00 |
- Subtotal
- € 4.300,00
- Line discounts
- −€ 160,00
- Amount excluding tax
- € 3.421,48
- VAT (BTW) (21%)
- € 718,52
Grand total€ 4.140,00
Tax € 718,52 included
- Payment terms
- 30 days end of month
- VAT number (BTW-nummer)
- GB123456789
- Issue date
- 01-04-2026
Payment details
Payment reference: invoice F-2026-0042 · 30 days end of month
Notes
Thank you for your business. Please quote the invoice number with your payment.
Terms & conditions
Payment due within 30 days. Late payments may attract statutory interest.
Authorised signature
Northwind Studio
northwind.example · [email protected] · +44 117 496 0101Invoice F-2026-0042
Thank you for your business.
FAQ: invoicing in Netherlands
Is this invoice generator free for businesses in Netherlands?
Yes — free, unlimited and without an account. EUR formatting, VAT (BTW) labels and DD-MM-YYYY dates are preconfigured for Netherlands.
Does the PDF use the right paper size?
Yes, A4 is preselected for Netherlands, and you can switch between A4 and Letter at any time.
Are the tax presets accurate?
Presets are informational starting points. Tax obligations depend on your situation — verify current rates with a qualified professional before issuing a tax invoice.
Can I save and reuse an invoice?
Yes. Save a draft in this browser, duplicate it next month, or export and re-import the invoice as JSON.
Is my customer's data uploaded?
No. Everything is calculated and rendered in your browser; nothing is sent to a server to build the PDF.
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Designed for common invoicing practices in Netherlands. Requirements may vary by business, transaction type and jurisdiction. Please verify local requirements with a qualified professional.