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  • November 24, 2025
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Dear Mews team, 

The federal government announced a VAT increase in hotel overnights from 6% to 12%. 
When it goes into effect I don’t know exactly. 

When it does; will Mews adjust, or is this something the hotel is responsible for?

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I assume Mews will adjust, and it is for the hotels to anticipate in their pricing strategie.

Best answer by merel.vanzuiden

Dear Mews team, 

The federal government announced a VAT increase in hotel overnights from 6% to 12%. 
When it goes into effect I don’t know exactly. 

When it does; will Mews adjust, or is this something the hotel is responsible for?

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I assume Mews will adjust, and it is for the hotels to anticipate in their pricing strategie.

Hi ​@PHman88,

Thank you for bringing this to our attention via the community! It is like Stephane mentioned, Mews will usually take care of the migration process. It might be that some actions are required from the side of hoteliers, if necessary this will of course be communicated to you. 

I've flagged Belgium to our product team overseeing the VAT changes, and they will investigate as of when it's taking effect. I was hoping to find an official government announcement for the changes as well, but so far only a few news articles showed up for me. 

Rest assured, the product team will be investigating this thoroughly.

Thanks again, and we'll keep you posted!

 

Merel

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    • smehia
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    • November 25, 2025

    Hello ​@PHman88 

     

    Well I think Mews will handle it as they are planning to do it for the Netherlands. They also have a VAT increase scheduled (see articles here after)

    VAT update - Netherlands 2026 | Community

    How to prepare for the VAT rate change in the Netherlands starting 1 January 2026

     

    Maybe ​@coline.poussiere could confirm that, right?

     

    Hopefuly we will get a confirmation soon

     

    See ya

     

    Stephane

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    • November 25, 2025

    Dear Mews team, 

    The federal government announced a VAT increase in hotel overnights from 6% to 12%. 
    When it goes into effect I don’t know exactly. 

    When it does; will Mews adjust, or is this something the hotel is responsible for?

    --

    I assume Mews will adjust, and it is for the hotels to anticipate in their pricing strategie.

    Hi ​@PHman88,

    Thank you for bringing this to our attention via the community! It is like Stephane mentioned, Mews will usually take care of the migration process. It might be that some actions are required from the side of hoteliers, if necessary this will of course be communicated to you. 

    I've flagged Belgium to our product team overseeing the VAT changes, and they will investigate as of when it's taking effect. I was hoping to find an official government announcement for the changes as well, but so far only a few news articles showed up for me. 

    Rest assured, the product team will be investigating this thoroughly.

    Thanks again, and we'll keep you posted!

     

    Merel

    Merel van Zuiden | Customer Success Team Lead @ Mews
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      • Katia T
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      • February 18, 2026

      As the date is now set to be 01/03/26 for this VAT change, will we receive instructions from MEWS in preparation of it?

      Only the room and breakfast will be impacted, from 6% to 12%

      The government has set a transition period between 01/03/26 and 30/06/26 for reservations made before 28/02/26.  Not sure if that is a feasable ficture at your end. 

      I have read the information available that was published for the VAT change in the Netherlands on 01/01/26, will this be something similar?

      Thanks already.  I know it’s really short notice that they have finalised this.

      Katia

       

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