Global VAT CalcBelgium VAT Calculator
Last reviewed 16 October 2026
Three names — BTW, TVA, MwSt — one tax at 21%. Add or remove it in euros, with the 12% and 6% bands handled too.
Belgium’s three rates
| Rate | Typical application |
|---|---|
| Standard — 21% | Most goods and services, including digital services. |
| Reduced — 12% | Restaurant services (without alcohol), some social and housing works. |
| Reduced — 6% | Basic necessities: food, medicines, books, water, renovation of older housing. |
Belgian invoices label the tax as BTW in Dutch, TVA in French or MwSt in German — three names, one 21% rate. Quotes often show “excl. btw” and “incl. btw” side by side.
Euros, worked at 21%
- €100 net → €121 (VAT €21).
- €121 ÷ 1.21 = €100 net.
- €1,500 net → €1,815; €6,050 gross → €5,000 net (VAT €1,050).
Small business scheme and filing
- Small business exemption: Belgium’s “kleine onderneming” scheme exempts small businesses below the turnover limit from charging VAT — €25,000, with a reform approved in 2026 set to raise it (check the FPS Finance for the applicable date before you rely on €30,000).
- Filing: VAT returns are filed monthly by default, or quarterly for smaller businesses; the annual client listing (“listing 725”) is a Belgian tradition worth diarising.
- Cross-border: intra-EU B2B services are reverse-charged; distance sales to consumers run through the EU One Stop Shop. Belgian VAT numbers start with BE and are VIES-checkable.
- Authority: the FPS Finance (Federal Public Service Finance) administers VAT.
Related tools
Netherlands VAT calculator · France VAT calculator · Germany VAT calculator · All VAT rates
Belgian VAT questions
What is the VAT rate in Belgium?
21% standard, with reduced rates of 12% (restaurants, selected works) and 6% (food, medicines, books, renovation of older homes).
What do BTW, TVA and MwSt mean in Belgium?
They are the Dutch, French and German names for the same Belgian VAT. The rate and rules are identical — only the label on the invoice changes.
How do I remove 21% VAT from a price?
Divide by 1.21. €121 including VAT becomes €100 net with €21 of VAT.
Does Belgium have a small business VAT scheme?
Yes — the small business exemption applies below €25,000 of turnover, with a 2026 reform approved to raise the limit. Check the FPS Finance for the current threshold and date.
How often do Belgian businesses file VAT returns?
Monthly by default, or quarterly for smaller businesses, plus the annual client listing. Filing runs through Intervat.
Checked against FPS Finance sources on 16 October 2026 · Methodology · Editorial standards · Report an error