Invoice requirements

Every invoice must include the following data:
- the name and address of the supplier
- the VAT identification number of the supplier
- your name and address
- the invoice number
- the invoice date
- the date on which the goods or services were supplied
- the quantity and type of goods supplied
- the nature and type of services supplied
- a Purchase Order number / centercode

Invoices must also include the following data for every VAT tariff or exemption:
- the price per piece or unit, excluding VAT
- any reductions that are not included in the price
- the VAT tariff that has been applied
- the cost (the price excluding VAT)
- in case of advance payment: the date of payment, if this is different from the invoice date
- the amount of VAT

In some cases your VAT identification number must also be included on the invoice. This is the case for export of goods to other EU countries and for certain services involved thereby, such as transport services. Your VAT identification number must also be included on the invoice in cases of reverse-charging.

Furthermore it must be apparent from the invoice whether a special VAT regulation applies. Further information about these regulations can be found on the website for Dutch entrepreneurs.