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What is Belgium's VAT rate?
Belgium's standard VAT rate is 21%. This is higher than the UK's standard rate of 20%, which has been in place since 2011. VAT, or Value Added Tax, is a consumption tax added to most goods and services. Governments use VAT revenue to fund public services, but increases can make everyday items more expensive for consumers.
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