What happens if I don’t declare my VAT, or do it too late?

If you file a VAT turnover tax return but don’t pay on time, the Belastingdienst (Tax Administration) can issue a late-payment fine.

Was your previous payment complete and on time? Then the Belastingdienst usually applies a 7-day grace period. If you pay within that extra week, you can often avoid a fine, although this is a courtesy, not a guaranteed right.

You can find more information on the page of the Belastingdienst.