Belgium VAT calculator 2026
Add or remove 21% VAT for Belgium.
- Net (excl. VAT)
- โฌ100.00
- VAT
- โฌ21.00
- Gross (incl. VAT)
- โฌ121.00
How VAT works in Belgium
The standard VAT rate in Belgium is 21%, applied to most goods and services. For example, adding VAT to a net price of โฌ100.00 adds โฌ21.00 in tax for a gross price of โฌ121.00; removing VAT from โฌ121.00 gives back the โฌ100.00 net price. Belgium also applies reduced rates of 12%, 6% to certain categories such as food, books or medicine.
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Standard rate | 21% |
| Reduced rate | 12% |
| Reduced rate | 6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in Belgium?
The standard VAT rate in Belgium is 21%. Reduced rates may apply to specific goods and services.
How do I remove VAT from a gross price?
Switch to remove mode and enter the gross amount. We divide it by 1 plus the VAT rate to get the net price.
How do I add VAT to a net price?
Use add mode and enter the net amount. We multiply it by 1 plus the VAT rate to get the gross price including VAT.
Are reduced VAT rates included?
The calculator uses the standard rate of 21% by default. Many countries apply reduced rates to food, books or medicine, so check the rate for your specific category.
Is the VAT rate up to date?
We use the current standard rate for Belgium (21%). Rates change only when the law changes, and we update them when that happens.
Estimates based on 2026 rates. For guidance only, not tax advice.
Rates updated June 2026