Country rates
VAT in Belgium
21% standard rate, 12% for social housing and some other goods, 6% for food, books and medicines.
| Standard rate | 21% |
|---|---|
| Reduced rates | 12%, 6% |
| Currency | EUR |
Worked example
100.00 net plus 21% VAT comes to €121.00.
A €100.00 gross price splits into €82.64 net and €17.36 VAT.
Try the VAT calculatorWhat you should know about Belgium VAT
The standard rate of 21% applies to most supplies. Reduced rates of 12% and 6% cover specific categories such as food, books, medicines and transport, and only where the supply fits the exact definition in Belgium's tax law.
Registration rules differ by country. In the UK there is a turnover threshold before you must register; in many EU countries it is lower or absent. The guides cover the UK threshold and the EU OSS scheme for cross-border sales.
Rates and rules change. This page is reviewed quarterly against official sources, and you should confirm the applicable rate with the Belgium tax authority before filing.