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)
European Union: 8th VAT Directive refund – deadline set for 30 September 2024
Businesses established in the European Union are entitled to a refund of VAT paid in any of the 27 EU Member States. This year, applications…