- VAT registration in Belgium requires foreign companies to obtain a VAT number
- Retroactive registration is possible but may incur penalties and interest
- Two registration systems depending on the taxpayer’s origin
- Processing time for VAT number issuance can take up to 45 days
- Various transactions require VAT registration with specific thresholds
- Belgium has standard, reduced, and 0% VAT rates
- Reverse charge mechanism applies to transactions with non-established suppliers
Source: fiscal-requirements.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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