Amsterdam has a 25.8% headline corporate tax rate; occupiers must also model property taxes and any local occupancy levies on top of rent.

  • Headline corporate tax: 25.8%.
  • Property taxes / business rates / equivalents are a separate line item — model them explicitly.
  • Cross-border occupiers should screen for local incentives (free zones, IP regimes, R&D credits).

Amsterdam corporate taxes and occupancy taxes

Amsterdam has a 25.8% headline corporate tax rate; occupiers must also model property taxes and any local occupancy levies on top of rent.

TL;DR

  • Headline corporate tax: 25.8%.
  • Property taxes / business rates / equivalents are a separate line item — model them explicitly.
  • Cross-border occupiers should screen for local incentives (free zones, IP regimes, R&D credits).

Corporate tax

Amsterdam levies an effective corporate tax of around 25.8% on most C-corps. Cross-border holding structures and IP regimes can materially change the effective rate; engage local tax counsel early.

Occupancy and property taxes

Headline corporate tax 25.8% (19% on first €200k). Innovation Box and participation exemption regimes are meaningful.

Key facts

cityAmsterdam
countryNetherlands
regionEMEA
classARentLocal50 EUR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$55/sqft/yr
vacancy7.2%
typicalLeaseYears7
typicalRentFreeMonths12
submarkets4
primeYieldPct4.5%
corporateTaxPct25.8%

Frequently asked questions

What is Amsterdam's corporate tax rate?
Around 25.8% on most C-corps. Local incentives, IP regimes, and structuring change the effective rate materially.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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