Belgium VAT calculator
The standard VAT rate in Belgium is 21%, with reduced rates of 12% and 6%. Rates checked on 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).
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Belgium VAT rates
| Rate | Type | Typically applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 21% | standard | Everything not listed for another rate |
| 12% | reduced | Restaurants, hotel accommodation, some foods, social housing |
| 6% | reduced | Basic food, medicines, books, admissions, water, renovation |
Rates as TEDB lists them for 2026-07-01, its latest snapshot on the day we checked. TEDB labels 12% a parking rate (agricultural tyres/inner tubes); 12% is also an ordinary reduced rate. Some zero-rated supplies (e.g. certain newspapers).
Source: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/tedb/#/vat-search. Last checked 21 October 2026. Rates cover the categories most businesses invoice; the source lists every item.
Belgium VAT numbers look like BE0999999999. Check a VAT number
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- What is the VAT rate in Belgium?
- The standard VAT rate in Belgium is 21%. Belgium also applies 12% (restaurants, hotel accommodation, some foods, social housing); 6% (basic food, medicines, books, admissions, water, renovation). Checked 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).
- How do I calculate VAT in Belgium?
- To add it, multiply the net amount by 1.21: 100.00 EUR net becomes 121.00 EUR gross. To take it out, divide the gross amount by 1.21.
- What does a Belgium VAT number look like?
- It starts with BE, for example BE0999999999. You can check one with the free VAT number checker.