When setting up your account on Accountable, you need to make sure your VAT type is set correctly. This ensures your VAT obligations are managed accurately, including when submitting VAT returns through the Intervat portal. The steps below show you how to check your VAT type and confirm everything is configured correctly.

✅ VAT Regimes Supported by Accountable

Code	Description	Supported?
AT	Subject to VAT (quarterly returns)	✅
VR	VAT Franchisee (turnover < €25,000)	✅
VO	VAT Franchisee with special VAT returns (intra-EU option)	✅
SX	Exempted of VAT (Article 44)	✅
SO	Exempted of VAT with special VAT returns (intra-EU option)	✅
AM	Subject to VAT, Monthly returns	❌
EN	Member of a VAT Unit	❌
FT	Flat Rate, Quarterly	❌
FA	Failed submitters (bankruptcy/arrears)	❌
LA	Special agricultural regime	❌
ND	VAT submitted by a third party on behalf of the taxpayer	❌

⚠️ Important: Accountable does not support mixed VAT regimes in any form. Make sure your VAT regime is consistent and matches the guidelines above.

Step 1: Log in to Intervat 🔐

Log in to Intervat, the Belgian government portal for VAT registration and submissions, using your personal login credentials.

Once logged in, click the "Intervat" button to proceed.

Step 2: Click on "VAT Regime" 🧾

Once logged in, navigate to the section labelled "VAT Regime".

Step 3: Enter Your VAT Number 🔢

In the designated field, enter your VAT number to retrieve your VAT registration details. If you are unsure of your VAT number, you can find it on any VAT-related documents issued by the Belgian tax authorities.

Step 4: Review the Information Displayed 👀

After entering your VAT number, review the information that appears. This includes your VAT type and other details about your VAT status.

What are the three common VAT regimes you may encounter?

1/ VAT regime is VR ( Exempted from submission of returns due to a turnover of less than 25,000.00€ )

➡️ If you have this regime, you must select "VAT Franchisee" in Accountable:

Don't forget to click "Save" to record the change.

2/ VAT regime is AT ( Submitter of the quarterly returns ).

➡️ If you have this regime, you must select "Subject to VAT" in Accountable:

Don't forget to click "Save" to record the change.

3/ VAT regime is SO ( Exempted pursuant to Article 44 (SX) with an option with regard to intra-Community acquisitions )

➡️ If you have this regime, you must select "Exempt from VAT" in Accountable.

Don't forget to click "Save" to record the change.

⚠️ If you encounter any errors while searching for your VAT type, please don't hesitate to contact us!

Need help? Chat with us or email support@accountable.eu, we're happy to help.

How to verify your VAT type when setting up your account on Accountable