{"id":37814,"date":"2026-10-31T02:34:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T01:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/help-center\/how-do-i-submit-a-special-vat-return-or-a-declaration-629-2\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T02:34:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T01:34:49","slug":"how-do-i-submit-a-special-vat-return-or-a-declaration-629-2","status":"publish","type":"help_center","link":"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/en-be\/help-center\/how-do-i-submit-a-special-vat-return-or-a-declaration-629-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I submit a special VAT return or a declaration 629?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A special VAT return (declaration 629) is required when you are exempt from VAT and accidentally triggered the reverse-charge regime on a purchase from another EU country. This article walks you through how to generate the declaration in Accountable, submit it on Intervat, pay the VAT due, and record the expense correctly.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/b> Next time you buy something in the EU, purchase as a private individual and do not share your VAT number. That way, the supplier can charge you VAT directly and you avoid this process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Please note that this article provides general guidance only. Tax rules may vary depending on your individual situation. When in doubt, ask your Tax Coach.<\/p>\n

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Here is what happened: your supplier invoiced you under the reverse-charge regime because you gave them your VAT number. They did not know you are not subject to VAT. As a result, no VAT appeared on your invoice, but the VAT is still owed to the Belgian tax office. You must declare it in a special VAT declaration 629 and pay the amount to the state.<\/p>\n

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next time you make a purchase in the EU, make sure to buy as a private individual, don’t communicate your VAT number, so that the supplier can charge you VAT.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Step 1: Generate the VAT return in Accountable<\/b><\/h1>\n

When you encode purchases under reverse-charge, Accountable automatically prepares the tax return for you.<\/p>\n

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In your taxes screen, you will find the Special VAT<\/b> item:<\/p>\n

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When opening the tax item, click Next<\/b> or go to Step 1: VAT submission.<\/p>\n

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Once everything looks correct, click Download (.xml)<\/b> and save the file to your computer.<\/p>\n

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Step 2: Submit on Intervat<\/b><\/h1>\n