Plans for Netherlands ticket tax increase halted

The Dutch government has paused its proposal to raise the VAT rate for the sector by 12 percentage points from 2026

News By James Hanley | 15 November 2024

The Netherlands’ events industry has claimed a partial victory after a proposed tax hike for the cultural and creative market was shelved for the time being.

A coalition of organisations, including trade bodies Kunsten ’92 and Association of Dutch Music Venues and Festivals’ (VNPF), launched a joint campaign against the government’s plans earlier this year.

Kunsten ’92 had warned the government’s plan to raise the VAT rate for the sector by 9% to 21% from 2026 would lead to a…

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