Last updated 2 weeks ago
2 min read
Add or edit standard VAT rate
01 Oct 25by Lex
Easily manage your sales tax settings in just a few steps.
In the Netherlands, the standard VAT rates are typically 21% (standard rate) and 9% (reduced rate). With Shine, you can manually set or update your default VAT rate to match your business needs.
Add a new VAT rate
You can create your own VAT rate if a specific tax is not included in the predefined list.
- Go to Settings > Invoicing > VAT rates.
- Click Create rate.
- Select a VAT template (e.g. 0% Reverse, Sales Other).
- Add the name, abbreviation, and tax rate.
- Choose whether it applies to Sales or Purchases and set it to Active.
- Click Save.
Predefined VAT rates cannot be edited, but you can always create your own custom rate.
Change the default VAT rate
- Go to Settings > Invoicing > VAT rates.
- Hover over the rate and click the Edit icon.
- Update the necessary details and click Save.
Please check the VAT rates assigned to your existing products and services – especially if you previously used different rates (e.g. during rate changes). These values may need to be updated manually to ensure accurate invoicing.