Belgium VAT Calculator
Add or remove VAT in seconds. The standard rate in Belgium is 21%, and you can switch to 12%, 6% with one click.
Price including VAT
€121.00
- Net amount
- €100.00
- VAT at 21%
- €21.00
- Gross amount
- €121.00
Belgium VAT rates
| Rate | What it applies to |
|---|---|
| 21% | Standard rate: most goods and services |
| 12% | Reduced. Restaurant and catering food (not drinks), hotels and campsites (from 1 March 2026), social housing, margarine, some fuels |
| 6% | Reduced. Basic food, medicines, water, books and some publications, passenger transport, cultural and sports events, bicycle and clothing repairs, renovation of older homes, home electricity and gas, heat pumps (2026 to 2030) |
Zero rate: exports, intra-EU supplies, certain periodicals. Exempt: medical, education, financial and insurance services, most property rental.
How to calculate VAT in Belgium
- To add VAT: price before tax × 1.21 = price including tax. For example, 100.00 × 1.21 = 121.00.
- To remove VAT: price including tax ÷ 1.21 = price before tax. For example, 121.00 ÷ 1.21 = 100.00.
- The tax inside a price that includes it: price including tax × 21 ÷ 121. For 121.00 that is 21.00.
Registering for VAT and invoicing
- When to register
- Small business exemption up to €25,000 annual turnover; a phased rise to €30,000 by 2031 has been legislated.
- On your invoices
- Structured electronic invoices (Peppol) are mandatory for domestic B2B sales from 1 January 2026.
- Local name
- BTW / TVA
Recent changes and things to know
Hotels and camping rose from 6% to 12% and plant protection products from 12% to 21% on 1 March 2026. Takeaway food, sports subscriptions and some entertainment are planned to move to 12% but were not yet in law at last check.
Belgium VAT: frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in Belgium?
The standard VAT rate in Belgium is 21%. Other rates: 12% (restaurant and catering food (not drinks), hotels and campsites (from 1 March 2026), social housing, margarine, some fuels); 6% (basic food, medicines, water, books and some publications, passenger transport, cultural and sports events, bicycle and clothing repairs, renovation of older homes, home electricity and gas, heat pumps (2026 to 2030)).
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the price before tax by 1.21. For example, 100 plus 21% VAT is 121.00.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.21. For example, 121.00 including 21% VAT is 100.00 before tax. Do not just take 21% off the total, because that gives the wrong answer.
When do I have to register for VAT in Belgium?
Small business exemption up to €25,000 annual turnover; a phased rise to €30,000 by 2031 has been legislated.
What must a VAT invoice show in Belgium?
Structured electronic invoices (Peppol) are mandatory for domestic B2B sales from 1 January 2026. You can make one with the free invoice generator.
Is this VAT calculator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to BunnyDoc.
Sources
Rates checked in October 2026. Tax rates and rules change, and what you charge depends on what you sell and to whom, so check the official sources above or ask an accountant. This page is general information, not tax advice.
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