Belgium is set to implement significant VAT increases across multiple sectors, with pesticides facing a rate jump from 12% to 21% and tourist accommodations rising from 6% to 12%, following Royal Decree approval in mid-February 2026.
The Belgian Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree on 13 February 2026 introducing higher VAT rates for specific goods and services.
The changes target pesticides, plant protection products, furnished accommodations, and camping facilities. The government released official statements about these changes on 14 February 2026.
The decree implements two primary VAT increases:
- Pesticides and plant protection products will see their rate rise from 12% to 21%.
- Furnished accommodations and camping pitches will move from 6% to 12%.
Following the Council’s approval, the draft decree awaits the King’s signature before official publication in the Belgian Official Gazette.
The new rates will take effect immediately upon gazette publication, with the government announcing the specific effective date at that time.
