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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VAT guides for Belgium
Practical explanations, worked examples and official sources to help you start with the right information.
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%.
Electronic invoicing in Belgium: rules and Peppol in 2026
Belgian e-invoicing in 2026: B2B requirements, exceptions, Peppol, software, penalties and retention. Practical examples and VAT checks.