As you know, the VAT rate will increase from 19% to 21% as of October 1, 2012.

What are the implications of this measure for the ownership and use of service numbers?

For consumers, nothing changes compared to the old situation. The rates for calling 0800- and 0900-numbers remain the same.

However, the measure does have implications for owners of 0900-numbers. After all, if the caller pays an amount of 15 cents per minute, this is currently (before October 1) inclusive of 19% VAT.

Soon, that 15 cents per minute will include 21% VAT. As you can see, the caller pays the same costs, but the Tax Authority gets a larger share of the pie due to the higher VAT rate.

You will also see this difference on your invoice.

If you would like to know more about the implications of the VAT increase for your service number, please feel free to contact us.