Subsidies for sustainable commercial real estate in the Netherlands

Take advantage of tax benefits for your investment

Maximize your real estate returns

The Netherlands offers attractive tax incentive schemes for sustainable commercial real estate, both for new construction and for making existing buildings more sustainable. Importantly, these schemes are also accessible if you did not develop the property yourself.

For international investors, this means an immediate increase in returns. Depending on the type of property and the sustainability measures chosen, tax benefits can amount to €40 per square metre of gross floor area or more. For larger properties, this can result in tax benefits amounting to several hundred thousand pounds.

Van Draeckeburgh supports international investors and their Dutch partners in successfully exploiting these advantages, with a clear process and focus on results.

Sustainable new construction

If you are developing a new building that has not yet been put into use, you may qualify for attractive tax incentives if it meets high sustainability standards and includes energy-efficient installations.

Common options

MIA at BREEAM NL Excellent or GPR 8.0 and higher
MIA tax incentive for green roofs and sustainable site development
EIA for energy-saving installations such as heat pumps, triple glazing, heat recovery systems and battery storage

Example case

15,000 m² of logistics space
1,500 m² of office space
Additional investment in heat pumps, triple glazing and battery systems due to grid congestion

Result: approximately €575,000 tax benefit

Preserving existing real estate

There are also significant tax opportunities when renovating and redeveloping existing buildings. Those who invest in demonstrable improvements in energy performance and sustainability can count on substantial support.

Common options

MIA For renovations resulting in BREEAM In Use Very Good
EIA For energy-saving measures with at least three label steps improvement

Measurements:

Heat Pumps
Insulation improvements
High quality insulating glass
Improved air handling systems

Example case

5,000 sq. ft. office space
Energy label from D to A plus
Achieved BREEAM In Use Very Good

Result: approximately €495,000 tax benefit

Main subsidies

The Environmental Investment Allowance (MIA) provides an additional tax deduction for environmentally friendly investments. This scheme applies to both new construction and existing buildings, provided the required sustainability criteria are met.

The Energy Investment Allowance (EIA) supports investments in energy-saving measures. For new construction, this usually involves efficient installations. For existing buildings, the scheme is often linked to substantial improvements in energy performance.

Timing: a crucial succesfactor

For tax schemes such as MIA and EIA applies: the application must be submitted within three months of the investment decision.

In practice, this is usually the time of signing the purchase agreement or formal renovation decree, not the start of construction or installation. Those who miss this deadline lose the full tax benefit. Timely assessment is therefore crucial.

Our approach

Van Draeckeburgh works with a proven and efficient process:

Free no-obligation subsidy scan
Analysis of applicable regulations and realistic amounts
Technical review of eligibility
Preparation and submission of the application
Guidance on reporting and compliance

We work closely with developers, asset managers and technical advisors in the Netherlands. This way we guarantee a smooth process with minimal burden for you as an investor and maximum certainty of results.

We are happy to advise

Would you like to find out which subsidy opportunities apply to your investment or real estate strategy in the Netherlands? Fill out our no-obligation subsidy scan and receive clear insight into feasibility, timing and potential tax benefits.