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Are charging stations required in Belgium?

The green era has arrived, and more and more Belgians are switching to electric vehicles to protect our planet. If you're one of these pioneers who are electrifying the roads, there's something you need to know - the reporting obligation for charging stations in Belgium.

Does the EMP charge VAT for charging stations in Belgium?

In the relationship between the eMP and the employer, Belgian VAT must be charged for the charging stations in Belgium. Receiving this compensation for the supply of electricity does not, in principle, have any VAT consequences for the employee concerned, even if he or she is a VAT taxable person for certain other activities.

Should the Belgian government invest in EV charging infrastructure?

If the Belgian government is both clear and serious about its EV aspirations, it needs to be consequent with its vision when it comes to the charging infrastructure. Cities should be both allowed and encouraged to develop their EV ecosystem and the appropriate budgets should be allocated to make it a reality.

How many public charging points are there in Belgium?

Belgium has no single source of information for the number of public and semi-public public charging points. In comparison, the Netherlands publishes an update every month of how many (semi-)public charging points have been added per region17.

Do I need a permit to install a charging point in Brussels?

Brussels In Brussels, no environmental permit is required for the installation of a charging point. There is no clear regulation on the obligation of a town-planning permit, but generally this is not deemed necessary. 2.2 Domestic policy and access to charging infrastructure

How many public charging stations are there in Brussels?

Brussels, even as the Belgian and European capital, has a mere 23 fully public charging stations. As a comparison: London, Amsterdam and Rotterdam each have installed thousands of public charging points.