Make sure you have a working DigiD or eHerkenning. You can submit your VAT return in 3 different ways: via 'Mijn Belastingdienst Zakelijk', via accounting software, or via a tax service provider. If you decide to do the return yourself via 'Mijn Belastingdienst Zakelijk', make sure you can log in there.
File your return and pay on time. Is there a VAT return waiting for you on 'Mijn Belastingdienst Zakelijk' or did you receive a paper return? Fill it in immediately, even if you have no turnover yet. Make sure your return arrives on time.
Get a reminder With our VAT Alert app, you are always on time with your VAT return. The app sends you a reminder when you need to file your return. You can also set up 'Mijn Belastingdienst Zakelijk' (MBDZ) to receive a reminder for your return via email.
Sometimes you file on paper instead of digitally. You file your VAT return digitally. Sometimes the Tax Authorities do not manage to have the return ready for you on time. In that case, you will be sent your 1st VAT return on paper. The date by which the return must be received by the Tax Authorities is stated on the return form.
Correcting a previous return in case of a mistake. Made a mistake in your VAT return? Declared too much or too little VAT as a result? Correct it. You can correct this on your next VAT return; sometimes you have to submit a separate correction. We call this a 'suppletie'.
Tip: Check if you qualify for the KOR scheme. It saves you a lot of VAT hassle ;)
