Changes to Intrastat return in Belgium 2021
Due to Brexit, the Belgian tax authorities announced various changes to the Intrastat return for companies trading with the UK.
9 March, 2021
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Fiscal representative not required in Belgium for UK companies
The Belgian tax authorities have confirmed that following Brexit, UK companies will not need fiscal representation for VAT purposes.
25 January, 2021
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Belgian 2020 annual prepayments not due
This year it's not mandatory to make a down VAT payment during the month of December. This is a temporary simplification due to Covid-19.
5 October, 2020
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Belgian Intrastat changes
Belgian Intrastat authorities have sent a letter to all taxpayers informing about the usual errors on Intrastat reports.
18 June, 2019
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New policy on Belgian VAT Penalties
Belgian VAT penalties have been relaxed. A notice was published with new guidelines on the Belgian VAT penalty regime.
13 September, 2018
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Taxpayers Are Receiving Letters From The Belgian Intrastat Authorities With Important Information
The Belgian Intrastat authorities sent letters to all businesses required to submit Intrastat returns with an update on data transmission, data requirements and upcoming changes in 2019.
7 May, 2018
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Belgian Authorities Sent a Letter About Intrastat Changes
The Belgian Intrastat authorities sent letters to all businesses required to submit Intrastat returns with an update on data transmission, data requirements and upcoming changes in 2019.
6 March, 2018
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Belgium adopts ECJ’s position on incomplete invoices
Belgium has adopted the recent ECJ jurisprudence regarding the right to deduct VAT on incomplete invoices with missing details.
1 December, 2017
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Belgian stricter rules on business gifts
Belgium recently reduced the right to deduct VAT on business gifts.
28 July, 2017
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End of Belgian monthly VAT pre-payments
Belgium will no longer require monthly VAT pre-payments from taxpayers submitting quarterly VAT returns.
27 February, 2017
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VAT rates in Belgium to change for e-books and e-betting
The government announced plans to reduce VAT rates in Belgium: there is planned a sizeable decrease in tax on e-books. Electronic books are currently taxed at 21% and this proposal would reduce the VAT rate to 6%.
29 July, 2016
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Practical changes in the Belgian tax authorities´ structure
The Belgian tax authorities have announced that, as from 1 July 2016, a department for non-established taxable persons will be created.
29 June, 2016