Belgium will raise the VAT rate on hotel and campsite accommodation to 12% from 1 March 2026, while the rate on non‑alcoholic beverages served in hospitality venues will fall to 12% from 21%. Planned increases for takeaway food and cultural/sports events from 6% to 12% have been put on hold after a critical advisory opinion from the Council of State.
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RTCSuite · 1 day ago
Belgium has approved a pre-draft law to introduce mandatory near real-time VAT e-reporting from 1 January 2028, replacing the annual client list. The new system will require both suppliers and customers to transmit a subset of invoice data via Peppol, with enforcement beginning in 2028.
LinkedIn Article by e-Invoice.app · 2 days ago
Belgium has approved a pre-draft law mandating near real-time VAT e-reporting by both suppliers and customers, effective 2028 for domestic transactions. The measure will replace the annual customer list for in-scope businesses and will be phased in after the Data Protection Authority and Council of State review.
SniTechnology · 7 days ago
Belgium has announced that from 2027 the Federal Public Service Finance will take over the role of Belgian Peppol Authority, replacing FPS BOSA. Structured electronic invoicing has been mandatory for almost all domestic B2B transactions between Belgian VAT-liable businesses since 1 January 2026, requiring exchange via the Peppol network in Peppol BIS format unless another EN 16931-compliant format is agreed. The transfer of the Peppol Authority role is linked to Belgium’s future e-reporting plans involving continuous transaction controls.
Deloitte Belgium · 13 days ago
Belgium's VAT administration has issued key updates for the summer filing period, including new deadlines, a new bank account, and the abolition of the holiday scheme. A transitional penalty exemption allows June returns until 10 August and July returns until 10 September. VAT payments must now be made to the new account BE41 6792 0036 4210.
Comarch · 17 days ago
Belgium has approved a preliminary draft law to amend the VAT Code, partially transposing the EU’s ViDA Directive. The measure focuses on Pillar 2 - Platform Economy and Pillar 3 - Single VAT Registration, with application dates of 1 January 2027 and 1 July 2029. Businesses should anticipate further legislation for digital reporting and e-invoicing ahead of the 2030 deadline.
E-Invoice.app · 28 days ago
This blog explains how major ERP platforms integrate with global e‑invoicing mandates, outlining three integration patterns—native compliance modules, middleware layers, and certified access points—and five compliance models ranging from decentralised Peppol to real‑time reporting. It details the technical formats (UBL, CII, national XML/JSON), transmission channels (Peppol, government platforms, direct APIs), and country‑specific requirements for vendors such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365 and NetSuite.
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Key Takeaways
From 1 March 2026, the VAT rate on hotel and campsite accommodation will increase to 12% (up from 6%).
From 1 March 2026, the VAT rate on non‑alcoholic beverages served in hospitality venues will drop to 12% from the standard 21%.
The planned increases from 6% to 12% for cultural events and takeaway food have been put on hold following a critical advisory opinion from the Council of State.
The VAT rate on pesticides will rise to the standard rate of 21% as set in the 2026 Budget.
Primary source
Read the full article at VATCalcThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 14 February 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Belgium. The original source is VATCalc.
