Belgian Parliament Approves VAT Relief Measures for COVID-19

The Belgian parliament has approved several VAT relief measures, primarily in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The measures include:

• An extension of the reduced 6% VAT rate on masks and hydroalcoholic gels until 31 March 2021 (was to expire 31 December 2020);
• The introduction of a 0% VAT rate on the supply, intra-community acquisition, and import of COVID-19 vaccines, medical devices for in-vitro diagnostics (testing) for COVID-19, and related services; and
• The expansion of the scope of th…