Country tax profile · 2026
Belgium VAT / sales tax
How Belgium taxes VAT / sales
Belgium charges a standard VAT/GST of 21% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Belgium and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Belgium's VAT / sales tax compares
Belgium's VAT / sales tax of 21% is the 18th highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a Europe average of 18.4%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Spain (21%) · Romania (21%) · Montenegro (21%) · Czech Republic (21%) · Netherlands (21%) · Argentina (21%)
Who is a tax resident of Belgium?
Domicile or seat of wealth in Belgium; registration in the National Register creates a rebuttable presumption of residence. No fixed day count.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Belgium?
Belgium charges a standard VAT/GST of 21% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.