Workers

Updated : 12/2012

Taxes

What's your situation?

I'm self-employed

Which income will be taxed in Belgium?

Live in Belgium (min. 6 months in the tax year)? You have to pay tax on your worldwide income there.
Lived in Belgium less than 6 months in the tax year? You are not considered tax resident and only pay tax on income earned in Belgium.
Income from other EU countries? Check you never pay tax twice on the same income.

How much will you pay?

What's left of your gross income in Belgium after deduction of taxes and social security contributions?

Online tax calculator - Belgium

Income tax is progressive — the more you earn, the higher your rate.

You are entitled to a basic tax-free allowance, which may vary depending on your personal circumstances, and maybe some deductions for certain types of expenditure.

Income tax rates for 2012 (declared in 2013 return)

Bracket	Annual income	Rate
1	up to €8,350	25%
2	€8,350.01 – €11,890	30%
3	€11,890.01 – €19,810	40%
4	€19,810.01 – €36,300	45%
5	over €36,300.01	50%

When and how do you pay?

Income tax (impôt des personnes physiques or personenbelasting) is assessed once a year.

How to appeal/complain

If you disagree with your tax assessment, you can appeal to the tax office français.

Read your tax assessment letter carefully to find out exactly which department you should send your appeal to and which procedures you need to follow.

More info

Belgian government – income tax info

Tax laws – EU and individual countries

Check also what your EU rights are.

Contact points

Belgian finance ministry

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