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Purchase price (€)

Excl. VAT.

Shipping costs (€)

Excl. VAT.

Country of origin

Netherlands VAT on invoice or margin scheme EU (outside the Netherlands) VAT on invoice or margin scheme — no import VAT Non-EU — third country (e.g. UK, US, Switzerland) Import VAT 9% due upon entry into the Netherlands (reduced rate for books)

VAT regime of the supplier

Margin scheme (antiquarian / auction) No VAT on invoice — input VAT deduction not possible Regular VAT invoice (9% reduced rate for books) VAT charged — deductible as input VAT via the B.V.

Value potential

Low — everyday reference book Depreciates in value; standard professional literature Neutral — current professional literature No significant appreciation expected High — rare / historical / collector’s item Expected appreciation in value; unique or limited availability

Business purpose

Strong — direct relation to profession or office Professional literature, historical legal works Limited — indirect business relevance Office representation as primary motive None — purely private collection No demonstrable business use

Qualifies as object of science or art? (art. 5.1(2)(c) Dutch Income Tax Act 2001)

Yes — defensible Historical legal / scientific work; not held primarily as investment Uncertain Qualification depends on use and nature of the work No — falls under box 3 as regular asset No exemption applicable

VAT benefit when purchasing through the B.V. (indicative)

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Indicative advice based on the Dutch Income Tax Act 2001 and the Dutch VAT Act 1968. No rights can be derived from this tool.
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