A VAT Refund Guide to
Belgium
How to get VAT Refunds from Belgium for your business
Businesses registered in countries outside of Belgium can claim VAT refunds on any costs incurred in Belgium.
The below information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund. This includes claimable expense types, Belgium VAT rates, deadlines and claiming periods.
Where is your company based?
EU
based businesses
VAT-registered businesses in an EU member state are eligible to recover VAT on business costs from Belgium under the EU VAT Refund Directive.
NON-EU
based businesses
VAT-registered businesses outside of the European Union are eligible to recover VAT on business costs from Belgium under the 13th Directive.
Which countries have reciprocity with Belgium?
All countries can claim.
For a more detailed explanation on what reciprocity means within the scope of VAT, click here:
What expenses are claimable in Belgium?
ENTERTAINMENT & HOSPITALITY
Entertainment
0%
Hotels & Accommodation
6%
Only in particular circumstances
Restaurants
0%
EVENTS
Conferences, Trade Shows & Exhibitions
21%
Training Courses & Seminars
21%
GENERAL EXPENSES
Goods
21%
Inter-company charges
21%
Office Expenses
21%
Marketing Costs
21%
Professional Fees & AP invoices
21%
TRAVEL RELATED
Car Rental
21%
Fuel
0%
Public Transport
6%
Taxis
6%
Shuttle services not claimable
Additional Information
How far back can your business claim VAT from Belgium?
January to December of the previous year
What’s the foreign VAT deadline in Belgium?
30 September of the year following the claim year date
How long does it take to receive a VAT refund from Belgium?
Depending on the complexity of your application and the capacity at the VAT authority, it can take up to 5 months to receive a VAT refund from Belgium
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