VAT on plastering: what belongs in the quote?
According to the Tax Administration, the 9% rate applies to house plasters older than two years.
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The answer to your situation
According to the Tax Administration, the 9% rate applies to house plasters older than two years.
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What should you check first?
The Tax Administration also calculates the preparation, pre-treatment and used materials up to the 9% rate for plastering a qualifying home. Age is assessed at the time of the work. Only mentioning a year of construction can not provide sufficient clarity in the event of a renovation or change of function.
How does this affect your choice?
Work that is further away from the plastering, such as new plaster walls or tiling, can be covered by the 21% rate. In a combined package the offer must clearly distinguish the work and applied rates. Moreover, a business space does not automatically have the same treatment as a home.
Planning the next step
Please ask for an overview of amounts excluding VAT, the rate by post and the total VAT included. Please report in advance the use and age of the property. Please check the current notes of the Tax Administration when the situation deviates. A clear specification prevents the comparison of offers unintentionally on different starting points.
Practical checklist
- Report house usage
- Pass age on
- Check the rate by post
- Compare including VAT
| In your request | What this tells us |
|---|---|
| Overview photo of the space | Where the work comes and what connections there are. |
| Detail of the substrate | Structure, damage, old layers and specific points. |
| Approximate dimensions and desired finish | Which areas are treated and how they are finished. |
Questions about this topic
When does 9% VAT apply to studors?
According to the Tax Administration, the 9% rate applies to house plasters older than two years.
Which agreements help to implement the agreement?
Please ask for an overview of amounts excluding VAT, the rate by post and the total VAT included. Please report in advance the use and age of the property. Please check the current notes of the Tax Administration when the situation deviates. A clear specification prevents the comparison of offers unintentionally on different starting points.
Current source of VAT rules
Remarks checked on 13 October 2026. Tax administration: VAT rate piecedores.
More advice for your project
Compare a total including VAT
Ask for an offer to which the treatment of VAT per part is clear. In the case of conversion work can be treated differently. An offer that only mentions an amount excluding VAT is therefore more difficult to compare with a complete consumer amount.
Discuss these points for your home
- Check the total amount you actually pay.
- Have the applicable home details and work carried out.
- If in doubt, ask for explanations on the individual items.
Discuss your plastering project.
Send your wishes, images and estimated dimensions. We will check which preparation and finishing suits your home.