Hello!
I have recently started a sole proprietor as a secondary occupation, with vAT exemption. In the learning center, I read that it is best not to provide your Belgian vAT number to Dutch (or other foreign) suppliers.
Now I am creating a professional account at a webshop where I often order as a private person. They also ask for my vAT number.
Could this affect my exemption status? In other words, am I doing something wrong if I provide it and it is stated on invoices?
Hello!
If you provide your vAT number to a foreign webshop, they will usually automatically issue an invoice with 0% VAT, VAT reversed under the IC scheme. This applies to those subject to VAT.
As a VAT-exempted person, you have to pay that foreign VAT, as I acknowledge.
If they only state your vAT number, I don't think there's anything wrong with that, but in my experience you usually get 0%. That's why my advice is that you not give out your vAT number.
Absolutely right! But some foreign shops will require a company number before you can order from them.
As a VAT-exempted person, you then provide your company number and they automatically charge 0% VAT. It's a pain, but that's how it is. You then have to file a special vAT declaration, which isn't the end of the world, but still.Good thing Dexxter made a video about the special vAT declaration.
You really should try it out for yourself. Even if you don’t have a company number yet, you can already go ahead.
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