- The VAT rate for hotels and campsites will increase from 6% to 12% starting March 1, 2026.
- A transitional measure allows bookings made by February 28, 2026, to still benefit from the 6% VAT rate if the VAT becomes due by June 30, 2026.
- Bookings made on or after March 1, 2026, will be subject to the 12% VAT rate.
- The rules for when VAT becomes due differ for B2B (invoice date or prepayment) and B2C (payment date), with some administrative tolerance for invoice date in B2C.
- No changes to VAT on municipal tourist taxes; if the operator is the debtor, 12% VAT applies from March 1, 2026, otherwise not.
Source: tiberghien.com
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