Eugène Heijnen, Minister for Tax Affairs, the Tax Administration and Customs of the Govenment of the Netherlands, presented yesterday the 2026 Tax Plan to the House of Representatives. This year’s package contains a range of measures to contribute to a better tax system. In addition, the reduction in excise duties on petrol, diesel and LPG is being extended by another year, until 1 January 2027. The plans will be discussed in parliament in the near future.

Differentiation will be introduced to flight tax, according to whether flights are short-, medium- or long-haul. Shorter flights will be subject to less tax than longer flights. As of 2027 the tax payable for short-haul flights, for instance to Portugal or Denmark, will be €29.40 per flight. The amount payable for medium-haul flights, for instance to Egypt or Turkey, will be €47.24 per flight. And for long-haul flights, for instance to Mexico or South Africa, €70.86 will be payable. However, long-haul flights to the Caribbean part of the Kingdom will be subject to the lowest tax rate.

The Tax Plan will be considered by the House of Representatives after the election recess (on October 29) and in December it will be considered by the Senate. The plan only becomes definitive after approval by both houses of parliament.