Tax and accounting in Belgium

Self-employed or running a company in Belgium: what to know

Each topic below links to a free skill that cites the official sources. Read it here, or add the skills to the AI you already use and ask your own question.

How does income tax work in Belgium?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the BE Income Tax skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 1 more Belgium skill on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Belgium?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the BE VAT Return skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 1 more Belgium skill on this below.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Belgium?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the Belgium Payroll skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 1 more Belgium skill on this below.

What records does a business in Belgium have to keep?

The books the law requires, how they are kept and how long to keep them. Read the Belgium Bookkeeping skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

Do invoices in Belgium have to be electronic?

When e-invoicing applies, the formats and the dates it starts. Read the Belgium Einvoice skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.