# VAT % not correct Netherlands **URL:** \ **Category:** Financial modules\ **Created:** [May 19, 2023, 11:34am UTC](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/t/vat-not-correct-netherlands/23766 "2023-05-19T11:34:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![WolfqualityBV](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/7feea3/32.png) [@WolfqualityBV](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/u/WolfqualityBV)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 11:34am UTC](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/t/vat-not-correct-netherlands/23766/1 "2023-05-19T11:34:13Z")
Dear i am new user but i am facing some problem with vat %. in the neterlands we have to apply 21% but the system don t allow us to do and give only 3 option like 0,5 and 19%. could you please advise how to solve it thanks ---
**Author:** ![mgribaudo](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/user_avatar/www.dolibarr.org/mgribaudo/32/3096_2.png) [@mgribaudo](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/u/mgribaudo)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 3:12pm UTC](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/t/vat-not-correct-netherlands/23766/2 "2023-05-19T15:12:54Z")
Hi, You can set the various VAT rates from the Dictionaries, click “Settings” on the vertical menu on the left. Marcello ---
**Author:** ![Klaas](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/user_avatar/www.dolibarr.org/klaas/32/486_2.png) [@Klaas](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/u/Klaas)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2023, 12:14pm UTC](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/t/vat-not-correct-netherlands/23766/3 "2023-05-20T12:14:20Z")
Hi, If you like… I can send you a manual how to do this… in Dutch. Al so how to set up a bookkeeping in Dutch. Kind regards, Klaas Oldenburger ---
**Author:** ![WolfqualityBV](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/7feea3/32.png) [@WolfqualityBV](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/u/WolfqualityBV)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2023, 12:01pm UTC](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/t/vat-not-correct-netherlands/23766/4 "2023-05-21T12:01:36Z")
thanks Mgribaudo, found it Klass is u can send me will be very appreciated ---
**Author:** ![Klaas](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/user_avatar/www.dolibarr.org/klaas/32/486_2.png) [@Klaas](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/u/Klaas)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2023, 5:54am UTC](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/t/vat-not-correct-netherlands/23766/5 "2023-05-22T05:54:09Z")
Hi, OK. Here it is. Have fun with it. If you have questions, let me know. Kind regards, Klaas [Starten met boekhouden.pdf](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/uploads/short-url/q7nHHK14lk3K4cEAxtwHO5FllUp.pdf) (1.3 MB) ---
**Author:** ![SimplyConfused](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/user_avatar/www.dolibarr.org/simplyconfused/32/9139_2.png) [@SimplyConfused](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/u/SimplyConfused)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/t/vat-not-correct-netherlands/23766/6 "2026-03-14T16:43:22Z")
Hi Klaas, i know this is an old post, but i am reading your pdf, and was wondering, where i can find, or can you provide me the NL-VERKORT rekeningschema? It seems there is non in Dutch in Dolibarr. (after fresh install) ---
**Author:** ![SimplyConfused](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/user_avatar/www.dolibarr.org/simplyconfused/32/9139_2.png) [@SimplyConfused](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/u/SimplyConfused)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2026, 1:03pm UTC](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/t/vat-not-correct-netherlands/23766/7 "2026-03-23T13:03:29Z")
Voor any-one wanting a Dutch solution: download Klaas his awesome pdf en [see this post](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/t/language-in-bank-cash-accounting-code-is-stuck-french/31045) ---
**Author:** ![saikatkoley](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/user_avatar/www.dolibarr.org/saikatkoley/32/8716_2.png) [@saikatkoley](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/u/saikatkoley)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/t/vat-not-correct-netherlands/23766/8 "2026-03-25T09:34:54Z")
> [@WolfqualityBV](#): > > Dear > i am new user but i am facing some problem with vat %. > in the neterlands we have to apply 21% but the system don t allow us to do and give only 3 option like 0,5 and 19%. > could you please advise how to solve it > thanks Hi @WolfqualityBV You can add new VAT by following this 1. Go to **Setup (Home → Setup)** 2. Click on **Dictionaries** 3. Find and open **VAT rates** (sometimes called “VAT” or “Tax rates”) 4. Click **New VAT rate** 5. Enter: 6. Save ![image](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/uploads/dolibarrorg/original/2X/f/fe606d2cf99fccf35c4c6b58f301fd3310119a23.png) ![image](https://www.dolibarr.org/forum/uploads/dolibarrorg/original/2X/b/b272c2f57750bf0f94b9f45e76c8278006c11545.png) **Thanks & Regards Saikat Koley Software Developer(Dolibarr) Call/WhatsApp : +919903256573 Email : [saikatkoley@hotmail.com](mailto:saikatkoley@hotmail.com) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/saikatkoley/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/saikatkoley/)**