GS1 will apply VAT as deemed appropriate, in line with Belgian VAT rules for the provision of services within Belgium, to EU member states and to the rest of the world. GS1 will rely on the VAT number provided here for the entity. In case of the entity being registered in an EU member state, GS1 will make reasonable efforts to validate that the EU VAT number exist and is valid. In case the entity cannot provide an EU VAT number at the time of registration, GS1 is obligated to withhold and collect full Belgian VAT upon payment, at present 21%.