Belgium VAT calculator
Calculate VAT for transactions in Belgium easily. Current standard rate is 21%.
EU member
- Standard
- 21%
- Reduced
- 6% 12%
- Currency
- EUR
-
European Union
Austria
20%
-
Belgium
21%
-
Bulgaria
20%
-
Croatia
25%
-
Cyprus
19%
-
Czech Republic
21%
-
Denmark
25%
-
Estonia
24%
-
Finland
25.5%
-
France
20%
-
Germany
19%
-
Greece
24%
-
Hungary
27%
-
Ireland
23%
-
Italy
22%
-
Latvia
21%
-
Lithuania
21%
-
Luxembourg
17%
-
Malta
18%
-
Netherlands
21%
-
Poland
23%
-
Portugal
23%
-
Romania
21%
-
Slovakia
23%
-
Slovenia
22%
-
Spain
21%
-
Sweden
25%
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Other European countries
Iceland
24%
-
Norway
25%
-
Switzerland
8.1%
-
Turkey
20%
-
United Kingdom
20%
- No countries found
The standard rate applies to most goods and services.
Total (incl. VAT)
€6,050.00
€5,000.00 plus 21% VAT in Belgium
- Net amount
- €5,000.00
- VAT 21%
- + €1,050.00
- Gross amount
- €6,050.00
Recent calculations
Belgium VAT rates and formulas
Rate reference
- Standard The standard rate applies to most goods and services. In force since 1 Jan 1996, replacing 20.5%
- 21%
- Reduced Reduced rates cover categories such as food, books, medicines or accommodation, depending on the country.
- 12%
- Reduced Reduced rates cover categories such as food, books, medicines or accommodation, depending on the country.
- 6%
- Currency
- EUR €
- EU member
- Yes
- VAT number format
- BE9999999999
Calculation reference
Adding 21% VAT
Net × 1.21 = gross
€100.00 → €121.00
Removing 21% VAT
Gross ÷ 1.21 = net
€100.00 → €82.64
For the VAT inside a price that includes 21% VAT, multiply the price by 21 and divide by 121.
Belgium VAT on common amounts
At the standard rate of 21%. Open a figure for the full breakdown, ready to share.
| Amount | Adding 21% VAT | Removing 21% VAT |
|---|---|---|
| €100 | +€21.00 €121.00 | −€17.36 €82.64 |
| €200 | +€42.00 €242.00 | −€34.71 €165.29 |
| €500 | +€105.00 €605.00 | −€86.78 €413.22 |
| €1,000 | +€210.00 €1,210.00 | −€173.55 €826.45 |
| €2,500 | +€525.00 €3,025.00 | −€433.88 €2,066.12 |
| €5,000 | +€1,050.00 €6,050.00 | −€867.77 €4,132.23 |
| €10,000 | +€2,100.00 €12,100.00 | −€1,735.54 €8,264.46 |
Belgium VAT guide
Businesses operating in Belgium must register for VAT if their annual turnover exceeds the national threshold. Foreign companies trading in Belgium may need to register immediately without a threshold. The standard VAT rate of 21% applies to most goods and services.
Questions about VAT in Belgium
What is the VAT rate in Belgium?
The standard VAT rate in Belgium is 21%. Reduced rates of 6%, 12% apply to selected goods and services.
How do I add VAT to a price in Belgium?
Multiply the net price by 1.21. For example, €100.00 plus 21% VAT is €121.00.
How do I remove VAT from a price in Belgium?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.21. For example, €100.00 including 21% VAT is €82.64 before VAT.
When did the VAT rate in Belgium last change?
The standard rate changed from 20.5% to 21% on 1 January 1996.
What does a VAT number from Belgium look like?
VAT numbers from Belgium start with BE and follow the format BE9999999999, where 9 is a digit, L a letter and X a letter or a digit. You can check one against the EU's VIES register with the VAT number validator.