- Royal decree published on 24 October 2024 introduces changes to VAT operational management in Belgium
- Changes expected to come into force on 1 January 2025
- Impact on VAT compliance for taxpayers and e-service providers
- Filing deadline for quarterly VAT returns extended to 25th day of the month
- Leniency for late filing penalties removed
- Tax authorities can propose substitute declaration if VAT return not submitted
- VAT provision account to replace taxpayer’s VAT current account
- VAT debts centralized in tax authorities’ Federal Integrated Recovery System
- Taxpayers can request refunds using online portal instead of periodic VAT return
- Accelerated refund process available for timely taxpayers
- Mandatory one-month deadline for VAT taxable person to respond to information requests
Source: taxathand.com
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