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Belgium Approves VAT Changes: New Dwelling Rate, Coal Supply Rate Adjustments Effective July 2025

  • Belgian government approved VAT-related changes as per the 2025–2029 Coalition Agreement
  • Permanent 6% VAT rate for new dwellings after demolition and reconstruction starts 1 July 2025
  • Reduced rate applies if the dwelling is the buyer’s sole and primary residence or for long-term rental
  • Maximum living area for eligibility reduced from 200 m² to 175 m², social housing exempt
  • Each buyer must meet the “own and only home” condition separately
  • 6% VAT rate removed for components of coal-fueled central heating systems from 1 July 2025
  • 12% VAT rate on coal supply will be abolished
  • 6% VAT rate on coal supply will be withdrawn

Source: vatcalc.com

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