- The next phase of Belgium’s VAT chain modernization starts May 1, 2026, introducing centralized management via MyMinfin.
- The “summer break” filing extension is abolished; this year, no late-filing penalties if returns meet previous deadlines.
- New bank account numbers will be used for VAT payments.
- Refund requests within VAT returns are limited to the credit from that return; remaining credits can be reclaimed via MyMinfin.
- VAT credits as of April 30, 2026, will transfer to the new VAT Provision Account if all returns are filed; a grace period will be given for outstanding returns.
Source: vatsquare.com
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