Ministry of FinanceGovernment
Netherlands · founded 1798
What it is
The Ministry of Finance is the Dutch government ministry responsible for the state's budget, tax system, financial markets, and national economic policy. It oversees the management of public funds and ensures sustainable public finances across the Netherlands. Established in 1798 as the Department of Finance under the Batavian Republic, it was formally designated under its modern name in 1876.
People
Bas van den Dungen
Secretary-General of the Ministry of Finance
Michel Reijns
Director of Communications
Willem-Alexander
King of the Netherlands
Eelco Eerenberg
State Secretary for Finance (Taxation and Tax Administration)
Eelco Heinen
Minister of Finance
Events (3)
2026-10-29 ResignationSecretary-General Bas van den Dungen announces departure from Ministry of Finance
2026-10-19 New law / actPromulgation of the Single VAT Registration Implementation Act (ViDA Directive)
