- Specialized beauticians in the Netherlands are not automatically VAT-exempt.
- They may qualify for the medical VAT exemption only under strict conditions.
- The treatment must have a clear therapeutic or health-protection purpose, such as acne or electrical hair removal.
- The beautician must show a professional standard comparable to a BIG-registered healthcare professional.
Source: btwjurisprudentie.nl
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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