How to add or remove VAT in Belgium
- The Belgium standard rate of 21% is already selected.
- Choose Add tax and enter a price excluding VAT to get the VAT and the gross price, or Remove tax and enter a price including VAT to split it into net and VAT.
- For goods at a reduced rate, type that rate in the rate box. Paste a list of prices, one per line, to convert them all at once.
VAT rates in Belgium
| Rate | Applies to (examples) |
|---|---|
| 21% | Standard rate: most goods and services |
| 12% | some restaurant services and social housing |
| 6% | food, water, books, medicines, renovation of older homes, cultural events |
In Belgium the tax is called TVA / BTW. To add 21%, multiply the net price by 1.21: €100.00 becomes €121.00. To remove it, divide the gross price by 1.21: €100.00 including VAT is €82.64 net plus €17.36 VAT. A common mistake is to take 21% off the gross price, which removes too much; the VAT share of a gross price is 21/121, or 17.36%.
Belgian invoices must show the VAT number of the supplier and, for business customers, of the customer too. Many Belgian rates have specific conditions, so check the official list for borderline items.
Standard and reduced rates checked on 20 October 2026 against the FPS Finance (SPF Finances / FOD Financiën). Rates can change with each budget; the rate box is editable if a change takes effect.
FAQ
What are the VAT rates in Belgium?
21% standard, 12% and 6% reduced, plus 0% for certain supplies such as newspapers.
How do I remove VAT from a price in Belgium?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.21. For example, €121.00 ÷ 1.21 = €100.00 net, so the VAT is €21.00.
Does the calculator save my rate?
Yes, the last rate and country you used are remembered in this browser. Nothing is uploaded.