- The introduction of the new VAT chain in Belgium is postponed until further notice.
- The decision was made to prioritize mandatory e-invoicing and allow more time for system testing.
- Businesses will continue using the current VAT payment system and bank account.
- Holiday VAT relief and filing flexibility remain in place during the transitional period.
- No penalties for late filing if submitted by the specified deadline.
Source: vat-consult.be
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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