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New VAT chain: here’s what’s changed for VAT in 2025!

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In 2025, there are quite a few changes in terms of VAT for the self-employed in Belgium. So what does this new ‘VAT chain�...

The different VAT rates for construction work

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Are you self-employed in the construction sector? If so, watch out when indicating the VAT rate on your invoices. As you prob...

Special VAT declaration for self-employed people who are VAT exempt

Small business exempt from VAT Sole trader VAT

Are you covered by the VAT exemption scheme for small businesses? Then you don’t have to charge VAT to your customers or su...

What to do if you suddenly become subject to VAT

Small business exempt from VAT Sole trader VAT

When you first started your freelance business in Belgium, you might not have been expecting to make a considerable amount of...

Mixed VAT liability: what is it?

Small business exempt from VAT VAT

Unless you’re exempt from charging VAT, when you’re self-employed in Belgium, you generally charge 6% or 21% VAT on the i...

The annual client listing for self-employed individuals in Belgium

Full-time self-employed Small business exempt from VAT VAT

As a self-employed person in Belgium, you are obliged to submit a client list every year in March.On this page you can read w...

New VAT rules: What does the OSS scheme mean for your EU customers?

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If you sell to private customers within the European Union, you generally charge VAT. However, the VAT rate changed a few yea...

VAT rules in the EU: do you have to charge VAT when selling to a business customer?

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When selling to individuals in the EU, you usually have to charge VAT. But are the rules the same when it comes to a business...

Selling outside the EU: do you have to charge VAT?

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One of the drawbacks of being self-employed could be navigating through all these complex VAT regulations. The EU hasn’...

Buying and selling abroad: what’s the deal with VAT?

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You’re likely already quite familiar with VAT and what it means for you as a self-employed individual in Belgium. But w...

VAT exemption: when and for whom

Full-time self-employed Small business exempt from VAT VAT

You’ve probably heard about the VAT exemption scheme, but what exactly does that mean? And who is not subject to VAT? F...

How to submit your VAT return in Belgium?

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As an independent in Belgium, you have to submit your VAT return periodically. This declaration contains a summary of VAT you...

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New VAT chain: here’s what’s changed for VAT in 2025!

The different VAT rates for construction work

Special VAT declaration for self-employed people who are VAT exempt

What to do if you suddenly become subject to VAT

Mixed VAT liability: what is it?

The annual client listing for self-employed individuals in Belgium

New VAT rules: What does the OSS scheme mean for your EU customers?

VAT rules in the EU: do you have to charge VAT when selling to a business customer?

Selling outside the EU: do you have to charge VAT?

Buying and selling abroad: what’s the deal with VAT?

VAT exemption: when and for whom

How to submit your VAT return in Belgium?

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