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Marketplace Obligations: Verifying Seller VAT Compliance in Belgium

  • Marketplaces must verify that Sellers comply with VAT registration in Belgium
  • Sellers on Belgian marketplaces must upload a valid VAT registration number by January 1, 2024
  • Failure to comply may result in the suspension of seller accounts
  • Marketplaces like Amazon have the authority to collect compliance proof and suspend non-compliant accounts
  • This can impact a seller’s ability to conduct business on platforms like Amazon.com.be and sales to Belgian customers
  • Online foreign sellers may need to register for VAT in Belgium if they store goods in a Belgian warehouse or dispatch goods to Belgian customers
  • Sellers should ensure compliance with Belgian VAT regulations to avoid disrupting marketplace services.

Source: marosavat.com

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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