Belgium’s federal government has raised the VAT rate on prepared meals from 6% to 12%, impacting school meals and home care for the elderly. The new rate applies to meals that must be eaten within two days, while frozen pizzas in supermarkets remain at 6%. The measure has sparked controversy and may increase costs for parents and the elderly.
The VAT rate on prepared meals has been increased from 6% to 12%.
Frozen pizzas sold in supermarkets remain at the 6% VAT rate.
School meals that must be eaten within two days are now subject to the 12% VAT rate, increasing costs for parents.
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Melasoft · 3 days ago
Peppol e-invoicing is a key pillar of European digital compliance, with the network based on EN 16931 and Peppol BIS enabling interoperability in Belgium, France, and Germany. New mandates in Belgium (2026) and France (Facture Electronique) will adopt Peppol, and Melasoft serves as a certified Peppol Access Point to automate compliance, integrating with SAP to ensure 100% legal compliance across 30+ countries.
LinkedIn Article by Arran Thoma · 3 days ago
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Vatsquare · 3 days ago
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The Invoicing Hub · 4 days ago
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EY · 10 days ago
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Vertex Inc · 10 days ago
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