Provincial business tax, municipal business tax and other types of local taxes can be deducted as professional expenses for self-employed persons in their main occupation or secondary occupation. In this article, we discuss how you can manage and process these costs in your Dexxter accounting.
What falls under various costs & taxes?
Various costs & taxes include a wide range of expenses that sole proprietors must pay to local authorities. These costs can vary depending on your business activities and the location of your business. Some common examples are:
- Provincial business tax: These are taxes imposed by the provincial government and may vary from province to province. Natural persons are liable for tax as soon as and as long as they work or are able to work on a self-employed basis, either as their main or secondary occupation. In short, every sole proprietor must pay this provincial tax.
Amount of provincial taxes for a secondary occupation / main occupation / small self-employed person with a limited business area
Province Tax on businesses / self-employed persons in Flanders, Belgium
| Region | Tax |
| Antwerp | 120 euro |
| West Flanders | 128 euro |
| Flemish Brabant | 0 euro |
| East Flanders | 144,1 euro |
| Limburg | 62 euro |
- Municipal tax on companies: Local taxes imposed by the municipality. These can also vary depending on the municipality in which you are located.
- Environmental levies: Costs related to environmental rules and regulations.
- Licence fees: Costs for obtaining necessary business permits and licences.
Attention! The provincial tax for “families” is not deductible!
The costs of various taxes and levies can be considered professional expenses and are therefore deductible from your taxes. Be sure to take this into account when managing your expenses. That way, you only pay tax once.
