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At VAT INSTITUTE you work directly with experienced specialists who know your organisation and your industry. Short lines of communication and a dedicated point of contact, so you can act quickly whenever needed.
The largest independent VAT advisory firm in the Netherlands
Your trusted partner in VAT.
VAT INSTITUTE offers businesses and organisations one dedicated, expert point of contact for all their VAT matters, from advice through to filing, and wherever VAT touches on real estate transfer tax, customs or excise duties.
- 25+ countries
- VAT returns and refund claims in more than 25 countries, coordinated by our team in the Netherlands.
- One team
- Full control over advice and execution from one specialised team: one point of contact for all your countries and short lines of communication.
- 20+ years
- More than two decades of experience with complex VAT matters for national and international businesses and organisations.
Our core values
Three values guide everything we do
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Expert
Since our foundation in 2003 we have invested continuously in our VAT knowledge. Our team closely follows developments in national and international case law and VAT legislation and translates them into practical advice.
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Clear
Complex matters call for clear communication. We translate VAT questions into practical, understandable advice, focused on your day-to-day operations. No legal jargon, but language that fits your business.
Sectors
We know your sector
Every sector has its own VAT challenges. Our specialists combine in-depth tax knowledge with years of experience in your industry, so we know not only the rules but also the context in which you operate.
Services
Our services
From a one-off analysis to full control over your international VAT position: with us, advice and execution are seamlessly connected.
Advisory
Practical advice on complex VAT matters
We support businesses, organisations and their advisers with national and international VAT matters. From restructurings and new markets to acquisitions and cross-border flows of goods.
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Compliance
International compliance, centrally managed
From VAT returns to refund claims: we make sure your VAT obligations are met in more than 25 countries, with transparency and oversight for you.
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Training and courses
Practical VAT knowledge for your organisation
We provide targeted training and courses for finance teams, procurement and sales departments, and advisers on current VAT legislation, with direct application to your day-to-day practice.
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Fiscal representation
For foreign businesses liable for VAT in the Netherlands, we act as general fiscal representative. We apply for the Article 23 licence on your behalf and handle all returns.
Tell me moreLitigation
We assess the feasibility of your case in advance and conduct the proceedings together with you: from objection to appeal and cassation, with an eye for both substance and form.
Tell me moreCertainty starts with a conversation
Schedule a meeting with one of our specialists and get clarity on your VAT matters. We will help you find the best approach for your specific situation.
Knowledge base
Insights & news
Our specialists continuously monitor the latest developments in VAT legislation. Read our most recent publications here.
News
CJEU: no transfer tax on a restructuring involving property companies
In the Nova Ibermoldes case, the Court of Justice of the EU ruled that Portugal may not levy transfer tax on a restructuring in which a public limited company is incorporated and its shares are paid up by contributing shares in a property company. The ruling may also affect the restructuring of Dutch groups holding property companies.
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The VAT return: surely that just follows from the records?
The ideal is a client who supplies all the right data and a return that simply falls out of it. That day is still a long way off. Even with limited information there are signals that should prompt you to ask questions.
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Penalty quashed when you knew or should have known of VAT fraud
Tax inspectors must refuse VAT rights to businesses that knew or should have known of fraud in the supply chain, even without an explicit statutory basis. According to the Dutch Supreme Court, the absence of that basis is precisely what rules out a penalty.
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Frequently asked questions
Is your question not listed? Feel free to contact us, we aim to respond within one business day.
Whether you are a non-profit organisation or an international trading company: we work for businesses and organisations of all sizes that deal with VAT matters, from straightforward to complex. We are also a trusted sparring partner for accounting firms and tax advisers looking for specific VAT expertise for their clients.