{"id":16652,"date":"2024-11-26T17:48:18","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T16:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/?p=16652"},"modified":"2024-11-26T17:48:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T16:48:20","slug":"vat-rates-construction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/en-be\/blog\/vat-rates-construction\/","title":{"rendered":"The different VAT rates for construction work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>Are you self-employed in the construction sector? If so, watch out when indicating the VAT rate on your invoices. As you probably know, the rate is 21% for new constructions and 6% for renovation work. However, this reduced rate of 6% is subject to certain conditions and only applies to individuals. Another tip: think about using the \u2018VAT co-contractor\u2019 regime (reverse charge) if your (end) client has a VAT number. This article explains everything about the VAT rates to apply in construction.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"vat-rates-for-private-clients\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\"><strong>VAT rates for private clients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Are you carrying out work for a private client? Generally speaking, you\u2019ll be applying a&nbsp;<strong>VAT rate of 21%.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Is the building at least 10 years old and is primarily intended for residential use? In this case, you can&nbsp;<strong>carry out most renovation work at a reduced VAT rate of 6%.<\/strong>&nbsp;Any work involving the transformation, repair and maintenance of a property is considered \u2018renovation\u2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">This reduced VAT rate of 6% is, however, subject to certain conditions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-disc list-outside ml-0 mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">The building is at least 10 years old;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">The end client is a private individual;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">You supply and place the materials yourself (DIYers who do the work themselves still pay 21% on building materials);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">You invoice the end client directly;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Most of the existing load-bearing walls are preserved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">The 6% VAT rate also applies to the installation of a heat pump, solar panels or a solar water heater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"exceptions\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\"><strong>Exceptions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Certain work is excluded from the 6% regime:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-disc list-outside ml-0 mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Cleaning work is not considered as part of renovation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Work related to your garden, such as landscaping work (of a terrace, for example), fencing or even the construction of a swimming pool or sauna, are subject to 21% VAT;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Kitchen appliances and light fixtures that are not fully integrated into the ceiling are subject to 21% VAT;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">When renovating, existing load-bearing walls should be preserved as much as possible. Otherwise, the renovation comes too close to the category of \u2018demolition\/reconstruction\u2019. And in this case, it can be considered as a new construction, which is subject to 21% VAT.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/finances.belgium.be\/fr\/particuliers\/habitation\/renovation-taux-tva#q2\"><em>Source:\u00a0FPS Finance<\/em><\/a><em> (page in French\/Dutch\/German)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"applying-the-reduced-vat-rate-of-6-to-your-invoice\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\"><strong>Applying the reduced VAT rate of 6% to your invoice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">As a contractor or construction professional, you are responsible for the accuracy of your invoices and the VAT rate you apply. When carrying out renovation work, first check with your client whether the various conditions for applying the reduced rate are met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Previously, the customer had to sign a certificate to confirm this. But this certificate was often forgotten or misplaced, which caused difficulties during a VAT audit. Thankfully, this certificate has since been replaced by a&nbsp;<strong>standard note on the invoice.<\/strong>&nbsp;So things are now much simpler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1<\/strong><strong> Accountable tip: Add this note to each invoice involving a reduced VAT rate:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>French version:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><em>\u00ab\u00a0Taux de TVA :\u00a0En l\u2019absence de contestation par \u00e9crit dans un d\u00e9lai d\u2019un mois \u00e0 compter de la r\u00e9ception de la facture, le client est pr\u00e9sum\u00e9 reconna\u00eetre que (1) les travaux sont effectu\u00e9s dans un b\u00e2timent r\u00e9sidentiel dont la premi\u00e8re occupation a eu lieu au cours d\u2019une ann\u00e9e civile qui pr\u00e9c\u00e8de d\u2019au moins dix ans la date de la premi\u00e8re facture relative \u00e0 ces travaux, (2) qu\u2019apr\u00e8s l\u2019ex\u00e9cution de ces travaux, l\u2019habitation est utilis\u00e9e, soit exclusivement, soit \u00e0 titre principal comme logement priv\u00e9 et (3) que ces travaux sont fournis et factur\u00e9s \u00e0 un consommateur final. Si au moins une de ces conditions n\u2019est pas remplie, le taux normal de TVA de 21 % sera applicable et le client endossera, par rapport \u00e0 ces conditions, la responsabilit\u00e9 quant au paiement des taxes, int\u00e9r\u00eats et amendes dus.\u00a0\u00bb<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>Dutch version:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><em>\u201cBtw-tarief: Bij gebrek aan schriftelijke betwisting binnen een termijn van \u00e9\u00e9n maand vanaf de ontvangst van de factuur, wordt de klant geacht te erkennen dat (1) de werken worden verricht aan een woning waarvan de eerste ingebruikneming heeft plaatsgevonden in een kalenderjaar dat ten minste tien jaar voorafgaat aan de datum van de eerste factuur met betrekking tot die werken, (2) de woning, na uitvoering van die werken, uitsluitend of hoofdzakelijk als priv\u00e9woning wordt gebruikt en (3) de werken worden verstrekt en gefactureerd aan een eindverbruiker. Wanneer minstens \u00e9\u00e9n van die voorwaarden niet is voldaan, zal het normale btw-tarief van 21 % van toepassing zijn en is de afnemer ten aanzien van die voorwaarden aansprakelijk voor de betaling van de verschuldigde belasting, interesten en geldboeten.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>English translation (for information only):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><em>&#8220;VAT rate: In the absence of a written objection within one month of receipt of the invoice, the customer is presumed to acknowledge that (1) the work is carried out in a residential building first occupied at least ten years before the date of the first invoice relating to this work, (2) that after the execution of this work, the property is used, either exclusively or primarily as private accommodation and (3) that this work is supplied and invoiced to an end consumer. If at least one of these conditions is not met, the standard VAT rate of 21% will apply and the customer will assume, in relation to these conditions, responsibility for the payment of taxes, interest and fines due.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"vat-rates-for-professional-clients\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\"><strong>VAT rates for professional clients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">For professional clients who will be using the property for business purposes, you <strong>still have to charge 21% VAT,<\/strong> even for renovation work. This may seem like a lot, but the business will be able to reclaim this amount through their VAT return.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Basically, you invoice the VAT and then pay it to the VAT administration, after which your client simply recovers it from the same administration.&nbsp;<strong>These unnecessary transactions may seem silly, especially since the amount to be advanced can be significant. Fortunately, there\u2019s a way to avoid this: the \u2018VAT co-contractor\u2019 (\u2018tva co-contractant\u2019 \/ \u2018btw-medecontractant\u2019) system.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"vat-co-contractor-reverse-charge\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\"><strong>VAT co-contractor (reverse charge)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Is your client subject to VAT and are you carrying out work on a property that\u2019s used entirely or partially for professional purposes?&nbsp;<strong>In this case, use the VAT co-contractor system to transfer the VAT to your end client.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">By using this system, you don\u2019t charge VAT yourself, but you include the following note clearly on your invoice:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>French:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><em>\u00ab&nbsp;Autoliquidation. En l\u2019absence de contestation par \u00e9crit, dans un d\u00e9lai d\u2019un mois \u00e0 compter de la r\u00e9ception de la facture, le client est pr\u00e9sum\u00e9 reconna\u00eetre qu\u2019il est un assujetti, tenu au d\u00e9p\u00f4t de d\u00e9clarations p\u00e9riodiques. Si cette condition n\u2019est pas remplie, le client endossera, par rapport \u00e0 cette condition, la responsabilit\u00e9 quant au paiement des taxes, int\u00e9r\u00eats et amendes dus.&nbsp;\u00bb<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>Dutch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><em>\u201cVerlegging van heffing. Bij gebrek aan schriftelijke betwisting binnen een termijn van \u00e9\u00e9n maand na de ontvangst van de factuur, wordt de afnemer geacht te erkennen dat hij een belastingplichtige is gehouden tot de indiening van periodieke aangiften. Als die voorwaarde niet vervuld is, is de afnemer ten aanzien van die voorwaarde aansprakelijk voor de betaling van de verschuldigde belasting, interesten en geldboeten.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>English translation (for information only):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><em>&#8220;Reverse charge. In the absence of a written objection, within one month of receipt of the invoice, the client is presumed to acknowledge that they are a taxable person required to submit periodic VAT declarations. If this condition is not met, the client will assume, in relation to this condition, responsibility for the payment of taxes, interest and fines due.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>Conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-disc list-outside ml-0 mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">You\u2019re carrying out work on a property used entirely or partially for professional purposes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">The work in question has been carried out on the part used for professional purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><em>Want to make sure your invoices and tax returns are 100% correct?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/web.accountable.eu\/signup?\"><strong><em>Try Accountable for free for 14 days<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you self-employed in the construction sector? 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