Belgium VAT rates in 2026: 21%, 12%, 6% and 0%
Belgian VAT rates in 2026: 21%, 12%, 6% and 0%, covered goods and services, changes, net and gross calculations, and ten practical answers.
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One amount, three rates.
Here is what you pay for €100 excluding VAT. Reduced rates depend on the transaction and its legal conditions.
Several lines? One total.
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Two formulas. Nothing hidden.
VAT applies to the net amount. To find it from the gross total, divide by the VAT factor instead of subtracting the percentage.
Add VAT
Gross = net × (1 + rate ÷ 100)
€100 × 1.21 = €121 incl. VAT
Remove VAT
Net = gross ÷ (1 + rate ÷ 100)
€121 ÷ 1.21 = €100 excl. VAT
Less doubt. More clarity.
Practical guides to understand a quote, check a price or prepare your calculations.
How to add Belgian VAT: net to gross formulas and examples
Add VAT to a net price using 1.21, 1.12 or 1.06. Follow worked examples covering quantities, discounts and result checks.
How to remove VAT: find the net price from a gross amount
Extract Belgian VAT by dividing the gross price by 1.21, 1.12 or 1.06. See why subtracting the percentage is not the same calculation.
VAT rounding: why totals can differ by one cent
Understand cent rounding, the difference between rounding each line and the total, and practical checks for net, VAT and gross amounts.
Zero-rated VAT, exemptions and small business schemes
A zero VAT amount can have different explanations. Understand why zero rating, an exemption and a small business scheme are distinct concepts.
How to calculate an invoice with multiple VAT rates
Calculate VAT for each line, add the rounded amounts and check a document containing Belgian VAT rates of 21%, 12% and 6%.
Questions we all ask.
A few useful pointers before you calculate.
How do I calculate 21% VAT?
Multiply the net price by 0.21 for VAT, or by 1.21 for the gross total. A €100 net price gives €21 VAT and €121 including VAT.
How do I remove VAT from a total?
Divide the gross price by 1.21 at 21%, by 1.12 at 12%, or by 1.06 at 6%. Simply subtracting 21% from a gross price does not give the correct net amount.
What are the Belgian VAT rates?
FPS Finance lists rates of 21%, 12% and 6%, plus an exceptional zero rate. The correct rate depends on the transaction and the conditions set by law.
Are my amounts saved?
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