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Updated for 2026

What changed this year

The rule and fee changes that matter for hosts in Belgium and the Netherlands. Every row links to the guide with the source.

  • 13 Oct 2026Deadline for Airbnb hosts in the EEA and Switzerland to adjust prices for the single 15.5% fee↗
  • 20 May 2026The EU short-term rental regulation applies↗
  • 1 Apr 2026Amsterdam: 15 nights a year in eight neighbourhoods, 30 elsewhere↗
  • 1 Mar 2026Belgium: VAT on VAT-liable furnished accommodation rises from 6% to 12%↗
  • 1 Jan 2026The Netherlands: VAT on accommodation rises to 21%↗

Last checked 15 September 2026.

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