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Belgium VAT rates 2026
The standard VAT rate in Belgium is 21%. Reduced rates: 12%, 6%.
| Standard rate | 21% |
|---|---|
| Reduced rates | 12%, 6% |
| VAT number prefix | BE (BE + 10 digits (starts with 0 or 1)) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-10-12 |
Belgian VAT calculator
What is the VAT rate in Belgium?
The standard VAT rate in Belgium is 21%. Reduced rates of 12%, 6% apply to specific goods and services.
How do I add Belgian VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1.21. For example, €100 net becomes €121.00 including 21% VAT.
How do I remove Belgian VAT from a price?
Divide the gross price by 1.21. For example, €100 including VAT is €82.64 net, of which €17.36 is VAT.
Do I charge Belgian VAT to a Belgian business?
If you sell from another EU country to a VAT-registered business in Belgium, you normally invoice without VAT under the reverse charge, and the customer accounts for Belgian VAT. Check their BE VAT number in VIES first and keep the proof.
Check a Belgian VAT number
Before invoicing a Belgian business without VAT, confirm their number is valid in VIES.
VAT rates in other countries
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