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Belgium VAT calculator

Add or remove Belgium VAT. The 21% standard rate is preset; choose a reduced or zero rate if it applies.

What do you want to do?

Belgium VAT rates (2026-06)

  • Standard rate — 21%. Belgium's standard VAT rate of 21% applies to most goods and services.
  • Reduced rate (12%) — 12%. 12% intermediate rate for restaurant meals, social housing, and some food preparations.
  • Reduced rate (6%) — 6%. 6% reduced rate for basic necessities: food, water, medicines, books, newspapers, and passenger transport.
  • Zero rate — 0%. 0% for intra-EU supplies, exports, and certain exempt-with-deduction transactions.

Picking the right rate

Most goods and services use the standard rate. Reduced and zero rates are limited to defined categories such as food, books, or energy in some member states. When in doubt, check the official guidance linked below for the specific product.

Source: finances.belgium.be · checked .

FAQ

What is the Belgium VAT rate?

Belgium's standard VAT rate is 21%. Belgium's standard VAT rate of 21% applies to most goods and services. Reduced and zero rates apply to specific categories.

How do I work out Belgium VAT on a price that already includes it?

Choose 'Remove tax', pick the rate, and enter the gross amount. The net base is the gross divided by 1 plus the rate; the tax is the difference. At 21% a gross of EUR 100 has a net of EUR 82.64.

Which VAT rates does Belgium have?

Belgium applies standard rate 21%, reduced rate (12%) 12%, reduced rate (6%) 6%, plus a zero / exempt category for qualifying supplies. Pick the rate that matches your goods or service; confirm the category with the official source.

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Estimate only. Not tax advice. Belgian VAT rates are set by the SPF Finances and EU law; confirm the correct rate for your transaction. Rates as of 2026-06.