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How much cash could your next shipment tie up in import VAT? On a €100,000 import-VAT taxable amount at 21%, that's €21,000 potentially paid upfront. For eligible importers into the Netherlands, Article 23 allows import VAT to be reported through the VAT return instead of paid at clearance. Get the free Import VAT Toolkit to explore your options, with a worked example, practical worksheet and six-question setup check.

Importing goods into the Netherlands? You may be paying import VAT upfront even when an alternative arrangement could be available. For eligible businesses, Article 23 allows import VAT to be reported through the VAT return instead of paid at clearance. Book a free 20-minute call with our expert. We'll review your current import setup, discuss whether Article 23 could apply, and outline the next steps worth considering.

How much of your cash is sitting in import VAT right now? On a €100,000 shipment into the Netherlands, it's €21,000, paid at the border and claimed back months later. An Article 23 permit moves it onto the VAT return instead. Get the Import VAT Toolkit below.

€21,000 paid at the border on a €100,000 shipment. Every shipment. With an Article 23 permit, eligible importers report that VAT on the return instead, so the cash stays in the business. The Import VAT Toolkit shows how. Get it below.

Your goods clear customs. Your cash doesn't. On a €100,000 shipment into the Netherlands, 21% import VAT means €21,000 paid at the border. You claim it back later through your VAT return, and that repeats on every shipment. With an Article 23 permit, eligible businesses report that VAT on the return instead of paying it at the border. The €21,000 stays in the business. The Import VAT Toolkit has a worked shipment example, what Article 23 requires, and a checklist to run before your next shipment. Get it below.

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