Foreign VAT Refunds Guide from Belgium
The following information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund in Belgium. These include claimable expense types, the Belgium VAT rates and deadlines, as well as claiming periods.
What Expenses are Claimable for VAT Refund in Belgium?
Hotel & Accommodation
0
%
Restaurants
0
%
Conf, Trade Shows & Expo
10
%
Public Transport
0
%
Fuel
0
%
Marketing Costs
10
%
Professional Fees
10
%
Car Rental
10
%
Training, Courses & Seminar
10
%
What Expenses are Claimable for VAT Refund in Belgium?
Belgium divides VAT rates into the following three categories:
Applies to most goods and services.
- The reduced VAT rate of 6% applies to food products, books, pharmaceutical products and hotel accommodation.
- The reduced VAT rate of 12% applies to restaurant services and renovation/repair of private homes.
- Belgium does have a zero VAT rate on some goods. Although no VAT is charged on these zero-rated goods, their sale must still be reported on your VAT return.
How to Get VAT Refunds from Belgium for Your Business?
VAT Refunds Guide for EU Companies
- Ensure your business has a valid VAT number in your home state.
- Keep all original invoices for your purchases.
- Ensure VAT has been charged on these invoices and they meet Belgium's VAT invoice requirements.
- Submit a refund application via the Electronic VAT Refund (EVR) system in your home country before September 30th of the calendar year following the refund period.
- VAT refunds from Belgium usually take 4 months from the date of application.
VAT Refunds Guide for Non-EU Companies
- Ensure your country has a reciprocity agreement with Belgium.
- Keep all original invoices for your purchases.
- Ensure VAT has been charged on these invoices and they meet Belgium's VAT invoice requirements.
- Appoint a tax representative who is established in Belgium.
- Submit your refund application in paper format, including all original invoices, to the Belgian tax authorities before the June 30 deadline - This applies for the calendar year following the refund period.
- VAT refunds from Belgium typically take 6 months from the date of application.
Frequently Asked Questions About Austria VAT Recovery
September 30 for all countries.
All countries.
January-December of the previous year.
It can take up to 5 months depending on complexity of the claim.
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