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France vs Belgium VAT rates

Compare current VAT structures and continue into each country's calculator, validation guide and recorded history.

France

Standard rate

20%

Belgium

Standard rate

21%

1 pp higher

France vs Belgium VAT rates

Measure France Belgium
Standard rate 20% 21%
Reduced rates 5.5% / 10% 6% / 12%
Super-reduced rate 2.1% None
Parking rate None 12%
Currency EUR EUR
VIES validation Available Available
Recorded changes 0 6

VAT on a net amount of 100

Each figure is in the country's own currency.

France

Net
€100.00
VAT
+€20.00
Gross amount
€120.00

Belgium

Net
€100.00
VAT
+€21.00
Gross amount
€121.00

VAT treatment depends on the transaction, customer status and goods or services supplied. Use this comparison as a rate reference and verify the applicable rule with the relevant authority.