Can I work while waiting for my VAT ID?

Topic
Taxes
Type of shift
Freelance shift
22 Sep 2026

You can work one freelance shift to try out the platform. After that you really need a valid VAT ID.

Send to your home address

Once the Belastingdienst has approved your form, you’ll receive your VAT ID and ob-number by post. Add your VAT ID to your profile to start picking up unlimited freelance shifts.

There is no limit on how many employed shifts you can do.

What if I haven’t heard anything from the Belastingdienst

If it’s been more than 3 weeks since we sent your form and you still haven’t heard back, contact the Belastingdienst at 0800 - 0543 (free of charge) to check the status of your application.

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