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Netherlands: Motorhome tax regime under scrutiny

11.07.2026 02:10 1 min 2 sources
Taxence NLD + 1 more
Netherlands: Motorhome tax regime under scrutiny
Original source: Taxence

In Brief

From 2026, the tax rate for motorhomes in the Netherlands will double, and deregistrations have surged. Authorities are studying tariff simplification.

In the Netherlands, from 1 January 2026, the tax rate for motorhomes meeting certain criteria will increase from a quarter to half of the full motor vehicle tax. This decision, part of the 2024 tax plan, has sparked protests from motorhome clubs, who advocate for a rate reflecting actual use.

In the first quarter of 2026, the number of deregistration applications for motorhomes rose to 17,318, more than double the 7,593 in the same period of 2025. The share of deregistered motorhomes reached 52.1% of the 185,174 registered units, up from 42.9% a year earlier.

State Secretary Ehrenberg informed parliament about progress in simplifying the deregistration tariff system so that motorhomes automatically qualify for a low rate. RDW is conducting a study, with results expected by the end of 2026, and possible tariff changes could take effect on 1 January 2028.

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