Inheritance tax in Flanders
In Flanders the tax is levied by Vlabel and differs from Brussels and Wallonia.
Who pays?
Vlabel applies if the deceased mainly lived in Flanders in the last 5 years.
Direct line rates
3% up to €50,000, 9% up to €250,000, 27% above.
Family home
Fully exempt for surviving spouse or legal cohabitant. Simulator in the Wegbegleiter app (wegbegleiterapp.com).
Siblings & others
Siblings: 25/30/55%. Third parties: 25/45/55%.
Declaration
4 months after death in Belgium.
Frequently asked questions
- Deadline?
- 4 months after death in Belgium.
- Top rate?
- 55% above €75,000 for siblings and third parties.
Wegbegleiter – the app for difficult moments
The Wegbegleiter app (wegbegleiterapp.com) guides you step by step: checklists, letter templates and an encrypted emergency folder – free to start.
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