{"id":7907,"date":"2023-10-24T17:46:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T15:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prod-migration-second.local\/?p=7907"},"modified":"2026-01-13T09:53:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T08:53:20","slug":"vat-exemption-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/en-be\/blog\/vat-exemption-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"VAT exemption scheme for small businesses: when and for whom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>You&#8217;ve probably heard about the VAT exemption scheme for small businesses, but what exactly does that mean? And who is not subject to VAT? Find out here if you qualify, what the pros and cons are, and how best to proceed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-vat-exemption-scheme\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\"><strong>What is the VAT exemption scheme?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>VAT exemption means that as a self-employed person, in some cases you can choose not to charge value-added tax, i.e. VAT, to your customers and therefore do not have to pass on the VAT to the state. <\/strong>However, you still have to pay VAT on your purchases, as it\u2019s not possible to be exempt from this requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">In principle, you can apply for a VAT exemption whether you\u2019re self-employed in a primary or secondary occupation. But in reality, it depends on your profession and annual income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">VAT is separate from your income taxes, which you must pay in any case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"who-is-exempt-from-vat-in-belgium\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\"><strong>Who is exempt from VAT in Belgium?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>As a small business with an annual turnover of less than \u20ac25,000 (excluding VAT), you qualify for the VAT exemption scheme for small businesses.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">You can also be exempt from VAT due to the nature of your profession, for example, if you practice a liberal profession such as being a doctor or dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Anyone earning more than \u20ac25,000 per year is automatically subject to VAT. If you want to become self-employed in a secondary occupation, there&#8217;s a good chance you can apply for the exemption anyway. However, this doesn&#8217;t automatically mean you should. Below you&#8217;ll discover the pros and cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pros-and-cons-of-vat-exemption\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\"><strong>Pros and cons of VAT exemption<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">There are advantages and disadvantages to being exempt from VAT. Depending on your activity and status, it&#8217;s best to weigh everything up before making your decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"advantage-less-administrative-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\"><strong>Advantage: less administrative work<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">If you are exempt from VAT, your administrative burden is reduced as you no longer need to:<\/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\">include VAT on your invoices to customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">submit a VAT return every quarter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">pay VAT every quarter<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">If applicable to your activity, you still need to submit a customer listing and intra-community listing every year. In short, the VAT exemption scheme gives you a bit more freedom, but not from everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">All your invoices must also include the statement: &#8220;Small business subject to the VAT exemption scheme. VAT not applicable.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Accountable tip:<\/strong> if you create your invoices in Accountable, the mandatory legal mentions are automatically included on all the invoices you send.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"advantage-competitive-advantage\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\"><strong>Advantage: competitive advantage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">If you have private customers or professional customers who cannot reclaim VAT, you are much cheaper for them than competitors who charge VAT!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">The VAT exemption scheme can therefore, in some cases, help you attract more customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Note: this doesn&#8217;t mean you&#8217;re obliged to raise your price when you eventually become subject to VAT. You\u2019re always free to set your own price.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"disadvantage-fewer-tax-deduction-opportunities\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\"><strong>Disadvantage: fewer tax deduction opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Those subject to VAT need to meet all the requirements mentioned above but they also enjoy one significant advantage: they can reclaim (part of) the VAT on their professional expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Every quarter (or every month), they pay the state the VAT they invoiced to their customers minus the VAT they reclaim on their purchases. You miss out on this significant advantage if you\u2019re exempt from VAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-to-opt-for-vat-exemption\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\"><strong>When to opt for VAT exemption?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">You are free to make the choice that best suits your business. Ask yourself these questions before making a final decision:<\/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\">Would you rather remain affordable for your private customers and stay VAT exempt, at least initially?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Or do you want to deduct as much VAT as possible from your purchases?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-if-my-annual-turnover-increases\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\"><strong>What if my annual turnover increases?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">If your business is doing very well, there&#8217;s a chance your annual turnover will rise above \u20ac25,000. Congratulations! However, this means that from then on, you are officially subject to VAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Suppose you exceed the \u20ac25,000 turnover in June. From the first euro above \u20ac25,000, you are no longer exempt from VAT. From then on, you must comply with VAT obligations, including submitting a VAT return and paying VAT.<\/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 You must immediately report the change in your turnover to the VAT office!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-i-become-subject-to-vat\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\"><strong>What happens if I become subject to VAT?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">The administrative burden associated with VAT doesn&#8217;t have to be a stumbling block. At Accountable, we do everything we can to minimise the administrative burden.<\/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 Accountable app automatically prepares your VAT return for you. All you need to do is upload it to Intervat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">You get step-by-step guidance throughout the entire process. So, the administrative aspect alone is no reason to apply for an exemption if it doesn&#8217;t seem like the best option for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Would you like to closely monitor your earnings? Download Accountable and always have an up-to-date view of your income. 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