In order to help combat the Covid-19 pandemic, Belgium has reduced the VAT rate applicable to mouth masks and hydro-alcoholic gels from 21% to 6%. As a result, mouth masks and hydro-alcoholic gels can now be imported and sold in Belgium at a VAT rate of 6%. This reduced rate is applicable from 4 May 2020 to 31 December 2020. Source: SPF Finances Belge (in French)
8th directive
European Union: 8th Directive VAT refund – deadline set at 30 September 2025
Businesses established in the European Union are entitled to a refund of the VAT they have paid in one of the 27 Member States of…
30 July 2025
