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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Calculate 21% VAT in Belgium
Add or remove 21% VAT and check your net and gross amounts. The calculator is preset; eligibility for the rate depends on your transaction.
Your calculation
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Excluding VAT
VAT amount
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Examples at 21%
Net amounts and their corresponding totals, rounded to the nearest cent.
| Excluding VAT | VAT amount (21 %) | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| €10.00 | €2.10 | €12.10 |
| €50.00 | €10.50 | €60.50 |
| €100.00 | €21.00 | €121.00 |
| €250.00 | €52.50 | €302.50 |
| €1,000.00 | €210.00 | €1,210.00 |
- Net → gross
- × 1.21
- Gross → net
- ÷ 1.21
When does Belgium’s standard 21 % rate apply?
The standard Belgian VAT rate is 21 %. It applies to taxable transactions that do not meet the conditions for a reduced rate or a special scheme. An invoice amount alone cannot determine the tax treatment.
Drinks supplied as part of restaurant services are treated separately from meals and attract 21 %. Renovation materials purchased directly by the customer also remain at 21 %, even where qualifying work supplied by a contractor may attract a reduced rate.
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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.