- Belgium has postponed planned VAT rate changes for hospitality and leisure sectors to 1st March 2026.
- VAT on hotels, campsites, sports events, entertainment, and take-away meals will increase from 6% to 12%.
- VAT on non-alcoholic drinks in restaurants and cafés will decrease from 21% to 12%.
- VAT on pesticides will increase from 12% to 21%.
- The delay gives businesses more time to adjust, but higher costs for consumers are expected from March 2026.
Source: meridianglobalservices.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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