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Belgium VAT Numbers

Format, rates & examples

Everything you need to know about Belasting over de toegevoegde waarde (BTW) numbers in Belgium — format rules, current rates, and real company examples you can verify against VIES.

EU Member StateBTW — Belasting over de toegevoegde waardeEUR

VAT Number Format

Structure

BE + 0/1 + 9 digits

Example format

BE0123456789

Regex

^BE[01]\d{9}$

VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

Current VAT Rates

Standard

21%

Reduced

6%

Reduced

12%

Parking

12%

Rates from EU Commission TEDB · Updated 2026-05-12

What we return for Belgium

  • VIES validation (valid / not valid)
  • Company name & address
  • National registry ID
  • Founded date
  • Legal form
  • Industry
  • Works if VIES is down

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Famous Belgium VAT Numbers

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA

BE0417497106

World's largest beer producer

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Proximus SA

BE0202239951

Belgian incumbent telecom operator

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Colruyt Group NV

BE0400378485

Belgium's largest supermarket group

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UCB SA

BE0403053608

Belgian global biopharmaceutical company

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Solvay SA

BE0403091220

Belgian multinational chemical company

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Telenet Group NV

BE0473416418

Belgian cable and broadband provider

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Check a Belgium VAT Number

Enter a BTW number starting with BE to verify it against the official VIES database.

Format: BE + 0/1 + 9 digits

Example:

Belgium BE VAT — rates & validation via API

Get Belgium VAT rates via API — free, no key

No API key required
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/rates/BE"
Response200 OK
{
  "countryCode": "BE",
  "countryName": "Belgium",
  "vatName": "Belasting over de toegevoegde waarde",
  "vatAbbr": "BTW",
  "standardRate": 21,
  "reducedRates": [
    12,
    6
  ],
  "superReducedRate": null,
  "parkingRate": 12,
  "vatNumberFormat": "BE + 0/1 + 9 digits",
  "vatNumberPattern": "^BE[01]\\d{9}$",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-12"
}

View full rates API reference →

Get Belgium VAT rates via package — offline, no HTTP

eu-vat-rates-data
Request
# npm install eu-vat-rates-data
import { getRate } from 'eu-vat-rates-data'

const rate = getRate('BE')
console.log(rate.standard) // BE standard VAT rate
getRate() result200 OK
{
  "country": "Belgium",
  "currency": "EUR",
  "eu_member": true,
  "vat_name": "Belasting over de toegevoegde waarde",
  "vat_abbr": "BTW",
  "standard": 21,
  "reduced": [
    6,
    12
  ],
  "super_reduced": null,
  "parking": 12,
  "format": "BE + 0/1 + 9 digits",
  "pattern": "^BE[01]\\d{9}$"
}

View package on GitHub →

Validate Belgium BE VAT numbers

Requires API key
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/BE0417497106" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Response200 OK
{
  "valid": true,
  "vatId": "BE0417497106",
  "countryCode": "BE",
  "companyName": "Anheuser-Busch InBev SA",
  "companyAddress": null,
  "companyRegistrationDate": null,
  "companyForm": null,
  "industryDescription": null,
  "registryCode": null,
  "registryCodeName": null,
  "verifiedAt": "2026-04-25T12:00:00.000Z",
  "checkId": "019dc41e-d64d-7255-8ed7-cf5443103cd8",
  "countryName": "Belgium",
  "countryVat": {
    "vatName": "Belasting over de toegevoegde waarde",
    "vatAbbr": "BTW",
    "currency": "EUR",
    "standardRate": 21,
    "reducedRates": [
      12,
      6
    ],
    "superReducedRate": null,
    "parkingRate": 12,
    "vatNumberFormat": "BE + 0/1 + 9 digits",
    "vatNumberPattern": "^BE[01]\\d{9}$",
    "countryVatUpdatedAt": "2026-05-12"
  },
  "consultationNumber": null
}

View full API response schema →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT number format in Belgium?▾

VAT numbers in Belgium follow the format: BE + 0/1 + 9 digits. Example: BE0123456789. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

What is the VAT number regex pattern in Belgium?▾

Use this regular expression to validate VAT numbers in Belgium BTW number format locally:

^BE[01]\d{9}$

Test against the uppercase number. Format validation catches typos locally — always follow with a VIES check to confirm the number is active.

What is the standard BTW rate in Belgium?▾

The standard BTW rate in Belgium is 21%. Reduced rates: 6%, 12%. Parking rate: 12%. Rates are sourced from the EU Commission TEDB and updated daily.

How do I validate a VAT number in Belgium programmatically?▾

Send a GET request to https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/{vatId} with your Authorization: Bearer header. The API checks the number against the official EU VIES database and returns a JSON response with a valid field, company name, address, and current BTW rates. Free plan available — 100 requests/month, no credit card required.

What does BTW stand for in Belgium?▾

BTW stands for Belasting over de toegevoegde waarde — the Belgium name for Value Added Tax (VAT). It appears on Belgium invoices and tax documents.

Validate Belgium VAT numbers in your app

Use the vatnode API to automate BTW validation in your invoicing or checkout flow. Free plan available, no credit card required.

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