{"id":14217,"date":"2026-08-24T15:43:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T13:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/help-center\/%f0%9f%9a%96-uber-in-belgium-your-complete-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T17:06:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T15:06:25","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%96-uber-in-belgium-your-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"help_center","link":"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/en\/help-center\/%f0%9f%9a%96-uber-in-belgium-your-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\ude96 Uber in Belgium: your complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">Getting started as a driver via platforms like Uber may seem simple: you drive, transport passengers, and get paid.<br \/>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">In reality, this activity involves several legal, tax, and administrative obligations in Belgium. This guide explains everything you need to know to get started properly and avoid unpleasant surprises.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<h1 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_c4f17a3e2f\">1. Requirements to become an Uber driver<\/h1>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">To get started, you need to have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>a valid driving licence<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>a compliant and safe vehicle<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>a smartphone with the app installed<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"intercom-interblocks-table-container\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" style=\"border: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-radius: 6px; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #feedaf80; padding: 8px;\">\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin font-inter\">\u26a0\ufe0f To become an <b>Uber driver<\/b> and <b>work long-term<\/b>, you must obtain a <b>taxi licence<\/b> and <b>register as self-employed with a VAT number.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h3 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_9c4a10b334\"><b>Uber licences:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">Apply for your <b>licence<\/b> (LVC authorisation (Brussels) \/ IBPV (Flanders)).<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">Once you have <b>an insured vehicle and a VAT number<\/b>, you can submit an application in the region of your choice.<br \/>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>For Brussels<\/b>: you can apply through Brussels Mobility. You will also need to apply for a <a href=\"https:\/\/be.brussels\/en\/transport-mobility\/public-transport\/shared-mobility-and-taxis\/professional-transport-information\/taxi-sector\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"intercom-content-link font-inter\">driver capacity certificate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>For Flanders<\/b>: you can submit an application via the <a href=\"https:\/\/centaurus2020.vlaanderen.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"intercom-content-link font-inter\">portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>For Wallonia<\/b>: you can submit an application through your municipality.<br \/>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">Do not forget to take into account the strict requirements imposed by the different regions regarding vehicles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<h1 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_1073ef0041\">2. How much does an Uber driver earn?<\/h1>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">Your income depends on several factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>the number of trips completed<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>the distances traveled<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>demand (peak hours, areas)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>tips received<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"intercom-interblocks-table-container\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" style=\"border: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-radius: 6px; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #feedaf80; padding: 8px;\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">The platforms take around <b>20% commission on each trip<\/b>. The amount paid into your account is <b>not your net income<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<h1 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_e34a5ab8ac\">3. Which status should you choose?<\/h1>\n<h3 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_c498efe9c2\">\ud83e\uddfe Miscellaneous income (very occasional activity)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">In that case, the tax rate would be <b>33%<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">This status is reserved for very <b>occasional<\/b> activity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\ud83d\udc49 So if you work <b>regularly<\/b> \u2192 this status is <b>not suitable<\/b> (even if your rides are spread out) \u2192 this status will not be suitable for you. <b>You therefore need to be very careful.<\/b> As soon as the activity becomes <b>regular<\/b>, your income will be <b>considered professional income.<\/b> <br \/>\u200b<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_b574a98e7b\">\ud83d\ude80 Self-employed (recommended if this is your main activity)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">You have two options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">Either you choose <b>secondary self-employed status<\/b>: if you already have at least a part-time job.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">Or you choose <b>primary self-employed status<\/b>: if this is your main activity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\u2705 <b>You will then benefit from several advantages:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>deduction of expenses<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">full <b>flexibility<\/b> regarding your working hours and choice of clients<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>the possibility to work with multiple platforms<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<h1 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_40c58aadf3\">4. Costs not to underestimate:<\/h1>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">Your actual income depends heavily on your expenses, so it&#8217;s important to properly record all expenses related to your activity. You can check our website to help you identify as many deductible expenses as possible: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deductibles.be\/car\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"intercom-content-link font-inter\">https:\/\/www.deductibles.be\/car<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\ud83d\ude97 <b>Here are the main expenses you can deduct:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>fuel \/ electricity<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>maintenance and repairs<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>car insurance<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>road tax<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>vehicle depreciation<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>phone and data<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>cleaning<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>accounting<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"intercom-interblocks-table-container\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" style=\"border: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-radius: 6px; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #feedaf80; padding: 8px;\">\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin font-inter\">\ud83d\udca1 As a driver in <b>Belgium<\/b>, your vehicle is in principle <b>100% tax deductible<\/b> (and not limited to 50%\/75% as for other self-employed workers).<\/p>\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin font-inter\"><b>The VAT on the vehicle is also 100% deductible<\/b> for the portion used for your <b>professional activity<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin font-inter\">\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin font-inter\">\ud83d\udca1 Remember to keep <b>supporting documents<\/b> for all your expenses, as most of them are tax-deductible and will reduce your taxable base.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<h1 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_c91a3e1a54\">5. How to record your income in Accountable:<\/h1>\n<hr>\n<h2 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_92f6be7132\">\ud83d\udcca For your income:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"intercom-interblocks-table-container\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" style=\"border: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-radius: 6px; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #feedaf80; padding: 8px;\">\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin font-inter\">Generally, platforms like Uber automatically <b>generate<\/b> documents in your name. These documents <b>are not sufficient for your tax return<\/b> but can <b>help you prepare<\/b> your <b>VAT <\/b> and <b>personal income tax declarations<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin font-inter\">You can then <b>import<\/b> these documents directly into <b>Accountable<\/b> and follow the instructions below. We will then take care of preparing your returns based on your entries.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<h2 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_a9be39d4b0\">\ud83d\udd39 Which documents should you record?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">Uber drivers generally receive the following documents via their Uber account\/app:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>The &#8220;tax summary&#8221;.<\/b> <br \/>\u2192 breakdown of income (gross trips), Uber commissions, fees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<div class=\"intercom-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/downloads.intercomcdn.com\/i\/o\/c9wnmh12\/2336371598\/b23cece5de9ba4e526135fc7cec6\/Screenshot-2B2026-04-03-2Bat-2B16_33_57.png?expires=1787637600&amp;signature=52d14d02624d9a75cf39085487aee389bc9cdff8d600f038fdc87eb637e27200&amp;req=diMkEMp5nIRWUfMW3nq%2BgSPfEMJMNSFdgXDa5T%2BRSbSdNJIlaXGi8ARBiapa%0Av5dr5vSwYdwp42N8%2Bn0dRJOness%3D%0A\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<div class=\"intercom-interblocks-table-container\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" style=\"border: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-radius: 6px; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fed9db80; padding: 8px;\">\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin font-inter\">\ud83d\udc49 <b>Important note<\/b>: \u27a1\ufe0f <b>This is NOT an official statement<\/b>, but a <b>guide<\/b> to help you complete your VAT and personal income tax (IPP) returns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin font-inter\"><b>Uber\u2019s tax summary<\/b> has <b>no official value vis-\u00e0-vis the Belgian tax authorities<\/b>; it is simply an <b>export document<\/b> that you will use as a <b>basis<\/b> to enter your income into Accountable.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>Uber invoices (commissions)<\/b><br \/>\u2192  <b>Uber B.V.<\/b> usually invoices its <b>fees<\/b> <b>from the Netherlands<\/b> and applies the reverse charge mechanism on invoices issued to Belgian drivers:<br \/>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">Make sure to correctly record this in your Accountable account.<br \/>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">The <b>commission amount should be reported in boxes 82\/88<\/b> (amount) and <b>box 55 (VAT due) + box 59 (deductible VAT).<\/b> This VAT is not simply \u201crecoverable\u201d; <b>it must pass through the VAT return.<\/b> <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"intercom-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/downloads.intercomcdn.com\/i\/o\/c9wnmh12\/2336378649\/6f9f1274399456218c7b1e3aaa18\/Screenshot-2B2026-04-03-2Bat-2B16_46_40.png?expires=1787637600&amp;signature=16e9ff97e1bb0152aaeae7879a54b55331423f2d35106b84b0e3a1076f8243ee&amp;req=diMkEMp5lYdbUPMW3nq%2BgfOhdkvLWjAcCaQoaClydZqQn99gc5ODHNFwCbgq%0ArGZinAFwGEnwVAl4Dpmtk2xQfnc%3D%0A\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>Trip history \/ payments :<\/b> (to be kept in the documents section or in a file on your computer)<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<h2 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_4c2123c2d3\">\ud83d\udccd Where to find it?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>In your Uber driver app<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>or on the website: partners.uber.com (in your account\/client area)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<h2 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_41dd3f19f5\">Entries verification:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">In the &#8220;<b>Revenues<\/b>&#8221; tab, your revenue should be entered as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">The <b>gross amount<\/b> of your trips: \ud83d\udc49 (<b>Total fare + other income before Uber commissions)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">You should indicate the <b>applicable VAT rate<\/b> depending on your VAT status: <b>0%<\/b> (if you are franchisee) or <b>6%<\/b> VAT (if you are subject to VAT).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">You should select either <b>&#8220;VAT included amount&#8221;<\/b> or <b>&#8220;VAT not applicable due to the exemption scheme (franchise regime)&#8221;.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">This represents the <b>actual turnover invoiced to end customers.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<div class=\"intercom-interblocks-table-container\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" style=\"border: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-radius: 6px; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #e3e7fa80; padding: 8px;\">\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin font-inter\">\u2139\ufe0f <b> Peppol<\/b> \u2139\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin font-inter\">Due to Peppol-related obligations, we have integrated the receipt of <b>self-billing invoices via Peppol.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin font-inter\"><b>In some cases, Uber automatically generates your invoices on your behalf.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin font-inter\">This feature allows platforms such as Uber to send your invoices directly to your Accountable account, where they will be processed automatically and correctly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin font-inter\">It is important to check with Uber whether this system has been activated for you and whether the data is correctly reflected in your account. If this is not the case for you, you will need to follow the steps described in this article.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<h2 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_e183a89362\">\ud83d\udd39 For your Uber commissions:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"intercom-interblocks-table-container\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" style=\"border: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-radius: 6px; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fed9db80; padding: 8px;\">\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin font-inter\">\u26a0\ufe0f <b>Attention<\/b>: Uber <b>commissions<\/b> must be entered <b>separately<\/b> under <b>Expenses<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin font-inter\"><b>You must therefore never deduct Uber commissions directly from your sales.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">To correctly record your <b>commissions<\/b>, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">In the &#8220;<b>Expenses<\/b>&#8221; tab, <b>create a new expense.<\/b><br \/>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">Select the category: <b>Subcontracting \/ Services. <\/b><br \/>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">There is <b>no need to match it with a bank transaction<\/b> (since Uber has already deducted the commission).<br \/>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>Attach the Uber commission invoice.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<h1 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_5f35022bbb\">\ud83e\uddfe 6. For tracking your expenses:<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">Keep all your <b>supporting documents<\/b> <b>(receipts, invoices)<\/b> (see the expense list above).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"intercom-interblocks-table-container\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" style=\"border: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-radius: 6px; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #feedaf80; padding: 8px;\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\ud83d\udc49 If you are <b>self-employed as a natural person (sole proprietor),<\/b> you can manage your <b>entire accounting with Accountable<\/b>. Make sure to <b>accurately<\/b> <b>record your invoices<\/b> so you pay the correct amount of taxes and optimize your deductions.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_e1b54de025\">7. What about VAT ?<\/h1>\n<h3 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_6986108086\">\u2714\ufe0f General principle<\/h3>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">Every self-employed person is subject to VAT in Belgium. <br \/>Passenger transport for remuneration in Belgium is subject to <b>6% VAT.<\/b> If you are a  VAT taxable person, you therefore apply <b>6% VAT.<\/b> In your <b>Uber account<\/b> <b>settings<\/b>, you can indicate your <b>VAT status<\/b>.<br \/>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\u27a1\ufe0f <b>If you are VAT-registered, this means:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>you must charge VAT<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>you are required to submit quarterly VAT returns<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>you can reclaim VAT on your expenses.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<h3 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_641bc9bb0c\">\ud83d\udfe2 Exception: small business scheme :If your annual turnover is less than \u20ac25,000:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>You do not have to charge VAT<\/b> , because you benefit from an <b>exemption<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">But you <b>cannot reclaim VAT either<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"intercom-interblocks-table-container\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" style=\"border: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-radius: 6px; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #feedaf80; padding: 8px;\">\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin font-inter\">\ud83d\udc49 This option is interesting when starting your activity. Make sure to reassess your situation if your <b>turnover<\/b> approaches the <b>\u20ac25,000 threshold.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The <b>switch to the standard VAT regime during the year is immediate<\/b> as soon as the threshold is exceeded, and not only from the following year.<br \/>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"intercom-align-center no-margin font-inter\"><b>If the activity starts during the year, this threshold is prorated.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<h1 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_d688970861\">8. Important points to note :<\/h1>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\u26a0\ufe0f You must always declare your income<br \/>\u26a0\ufe0f Your earnings are never fully net<br \/>\u26a0\ufe0f Regular activity requires self-employed status<br \/>\u26a0\ufe0f Expenses play a key role in your profitability<br \/>\u200b<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\ud83d\udca1 <b>Practical tip:<\/b> If you plan to drive <b>regularly<\/b>, <b>self-employed status with proper expense management is generally the most tax-efficient solution.<\/b> <br \/>\u200b<br \/>Your Accountable Tax Coach can help you get a clearer overview \ud83d\ude0a<br \/>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">Feel free to contact us via our chat if you have any other questions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>The Accountable Team<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This 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