Delayed VAT code modernisation 1 January 2025- improved credit refunds, extended deadlines backed by tougher fines approved Belgium has gazetted on 23 October delayed compliance reforms (initially planned for Jan 2024). They will go ahead on 1 January 2025. Learn more about Belgian VAT in our
Belgium Federal Public Service lists compliant Peppol accounting software for 1st January 2026 B2B e-invoicing The Belgian Federal Public Service Finance (FPS) has issued on 15 October a list of registered accounting software for e-invoicing which becomes mandatory for resident businesses from 1 January 2026.
Coalition agreement includes €2.1 billion VAT and excise rises The pending Belgian government coalition agreement includes VAT and customs rate rises adding up to €2.1 billion. This would fill Belgium’s large budget deficit, which was 4.4 percent of GDP in 2023 — far above the
E-commerce marketplaces jointly and severally liable; due diligence requirements Belgium is considering a proposal to make digital platforms and marketplaces jointly and severally liable for their third-party sellers B2C transactions. This could take effect from 1 January 2024 in a Bill being drawn up. Belgium would
Chamber of Representatives makes energy VAT cut permanent The Belgian 2023 Federal Budget has changed the temporary VAT cut from 21% to 6% permanent. There will also be reforms of the excise duties on gas and electricity. This covers: electricity, natural gas, heating fuels and
July 2024 to July 2025 B2B invoicing phased rollout; Peppol likely preferred standard Original plans to launch July 2023 likely have been delayed for a second time to start July 2024 as key decisions and planning remain. Belgium’s preferred plan is two staged: PEPPOL-based e-invoicing
Belgian VAT code gets update Belgium is considering a range of VAT compliance updates. A draft Bill is now passing in Parliament regarding a number of measures. Also, see our Belgian VAT country guide. The updates include: New legal definition of an electronic invoice as
Standard format of Belgian VAT number updated The Banque-Carrefour des Entreprises, a database for public records, is to change the format for Belgian VAT numbers. The current structure starts with “0” and has nine further numbers to provide a unique VAT registration number for taxpayers.
Clarification of VAT treatment for NFT compared to cryptocurrencies The Belgian Federal Public Services has clarified VAT and accounting rules for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). It is the latest tax office to give VAT guidance on the unique tradable digital assets – Spain NFT VAT guidance
