Freelance invoice template (Netherlands, 2026)
Netherlands invoicing is all about correct VAT/KOR status. Decide early or you’ll underquote and pay VAT out of margin.
Editorial template · Hustle Report · authority: Belastingdienst
What to include
- Invoice number + date
- Client
- Line items
- VAT/KOR note
- Payment terms
When to invoice
- Retainers upfront
- Milestones
Numbering
Use sequential numbering; keep PDFs.
NL notes
- KOR scheme changes whether you charge VAT.
- Ring-fence VAT cash if applicable.
Copy/paste invoice template (NL)
Plain text template — paste into Notion/Docs
# Header INVOICE (FACTUUR) Invoice number: 2026-001 Invoice date: YYYY-MM-DD Due date: YYYY-MM-DD # From Your name / business Address Email # Bill to Client name Client address # Line items 1) Service description — €X Subtotal: €___ VAT (if applicable): €___ Total due: €___ # Notes If KOR: include KOR VAT exemption note on the invoice. # Payment IBAN: ____ Reference: Invoice 2026-001
Common questions
Invoice template · Netherlands · FAQ
Where do I read Netherlands side hustle tax rules?
Use our NL guide here: /freelance-tax/netherlands
Next steps
From invoice → take-home
Invoicing is the evidence layer. Your rate floor and your country thresholds are the profit layer.
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Further reading
Keep reading
Rate floor + tax math, before you send the invoice.
Hustle Report reads your CV and ships matched briefs every Monday — with a tax-aware rate floor so your post-tax take-home actually moves.
Editorial template only. This is not legal or tax advice. Requirements vary by activity, client type and registration status (VAT/GST/TRN). When in doubt, verify with your local authority or a licensed professional.