Buy a Dutch number & expand your reach

You are a UK business owner or manager looking for a Dutch phone number.

Whether you are expanding into the Netherlands for the first time or need a local support line for existing customers, you are in the right place.

Below we explain which number types are available, what the regulations require, and how we set everything up for you — typically within one business day.

When a Dutch customer sees a +44 number, they hesitate. They worry about international call costs, connection issues, or simply dealing with a “foreign” entity.

That split-second hesitation is costing you leads, inquiries, and revenue. The solution?

Go local. We provide authentic Dutch (+31) phone numbers that route instantly to your existing UK mobile or landline.

You don’t need a physical office in Amsterdam or expensive hardware to look like a local player.

The Netherlands is one of the most attractive markets in Europe for UK businesses.

With over 17 million people, a digital-first economy and one of the highest English proficiency rates in the world, the barrier to entry is remarkably low. The Dutch e-commerce market is among the largest in Europe, and the country serves as a natural gateway to the wider EU.

Whether you are testing the waters post-Brexit or scaling an existing operation, a local Dutch number is the simplest way to signal commitment to Dutch customers.

The Netherlands has one of the highest English proficiency rates in Europe, which makes it one of the easiest markets for UK businesses to enter. You can answer calls in English and still be taken seriously — but having a Dutch number shows you are committed to the market.

CallFactory’s text-to-speech engine supports Dutch, so you can set up professional welcome messages and IVR menus in Dutch from day one. Combined with a local +31 number, this gives your business a fully localised first impression.

Not sure which prefix to choose? Here is a quick guide.

0800 numbers are toll-free for the caller, making them ideal for customer service lines, support desks and sales campaigns where you want to remove any cost barrier.

085 numbers are national numbers that work across the entire country without being tied to a specific city. They are the most popular choice for businesses that want a professional, nationwide presence at a lower cost.

Local geographic numbers carry a city area code like 020 (Amsterdam) or 010 (Rotterdam), which creates instant regional trust, but they require a registered office address in that area.

Dutch numbers start with the country code +31. A typical landline number has 10 digits including the leading 0: the area code followed by the subscriber number.

When advertising internationally, use the format +31 20 1234567 (dropping the leading 0). Domestically, it would be 020 1234567 for an Amsterdam number.

When advertising your Dutch number on your website or marketing materials, use the international format with the country code so both Dutch and international visitors can dial it easily.

When a customer in the Netherlands dials your Dutch number, the call is routed through our network and forwarded to wherever you choose: your UK landline, a mobile, a VoIP system, or a team of agents through a phone menu.

The caller hears a local Dutch ringtone and, if you like, a professional welcome message in Dutch generated by our text-to-speech engine. There is no noticeable delay or quality loss — the call sounds like any other domestic Dutch call.

On your end, you answer the call as normal, with a short beep or announcement letting you know it came in on your Dutch line so you can greet the caller appropriately.

We are a specialist virtual number provider established in the Netherlands in 2000, with Dutch management.

We are not a reseller — we run our own IVR platform and phone network, which means superior audio quality, full control over features, and no middlemen. Start simple with basic call forwarding, and scale up when you are ready. Need a fully custom-built IVR flow, dedicated servers, or private API access? We can build that too.

We are registered as a telecom provider in 14 EU countries, so as your business grows across Europe you stay with one provider instead of juggling multiple vendors.

A Dutch phone number from CallFactory fits naturally into several common scenarios.

E-commerce brands selling to Dutch customers can display a Dutch virtual number on their website and checkout pages, reducing cart abandonment and making returns and support feel effortless.

Recruitment agencies hiring in the Netherlands give candidates a free or low-cost way to call back, improving response rates.

SaaS and tech companies offering Dutch-language support can route calls to the right team based on time of day and language.

Professional services firms such as accountants, consultants or legal advisors working with Dutch clients project a permanent local presence without maintaining a physical office.

Dutch telephone numbers are regulated by the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).

CallFactory is a registered telecom provider with the ACM under number 943957, authorised to issue Dutch virtual phone numbers in full compliance with Dutch telecoms law.

0800 toll-free and 085 national numbers are available with a worldwide address.

Local geographic numbers with a city area code require a verifiable address in that area.

This makes 0800 and 085 the most practical starting point for UK businesses entering the Dutch market.

• Seamless tech: Calls ring through to your UK team with crystal-clear audio quality. Your caller never knows you are overseas.
• Zero risk: No long-term contracts and setup takes minutes.
• CET time routing: Set business hours in Central European Time so calls outside office hours go to voicemail or a different destination automatically.
• Immediate access: Get your +31 number today and start trading like a local.