- Amount ex-VAT
- VAT (21%)
- Amount inc-VAT
Rates
21% standard, 12% catering/social housing, 6% essentials and renovation, 0% exempt supplies.
Both directions
Enter an inc-VAT or ex-VAT amount and choose the direction — the calculator works it out in real time.
Disclaimer
For information and estimation. Consult an accountant for fiscal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What are the VAT rates in Belgium? ↓
Belgium has 4 VAT rates: 21% (standard), 12% (catering, social housing), 6% (food, medicine, books, energy, renovation) and 0% (intra-EU supplies and specific exemptions).
How do I calculate VAT from an ex-VAT amount? ↓
Multiply the ex-VAT amount by the rate. Example: €1,000 × 21% = €210 VAT → €1,210 incl. VAT.
How do I remove VAT from an inc-VAT amount? ↓
Divide by (1 + rate). Example: €1,210 ÷ 1.21 = €1,000 ex-VAT.
When does the 6% VAT rate apply in Belgium? ↓
The 6% rate applies to food and non-alcoholic drinks, medicine, books and newspapers, water, electricity and gas for private use, and renovation work on private homes older than 10 years.
VAT automation in Shopify?
I build fiscally correct Shopify Plus configurations with country-specific VAT rules and automated invoicing via Billit or other ERP systems.