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Tax on banking institutions and cash dispensers

Banking institutions and cash dispensers are subject to an annual tax based on their situation on January 1.

For faster treatment of your requests: go to bhg.common.blank_link_warningMyTax, Brussel Fiscality's online platform.

To log in as a company, watch the video in bhg.common.blank_link_warningFrench or bhg.common.blank_link_warningDutch. 


Who has to pay the tax?

This tax is due by the operator or, failing that, the owner of any:

  • Banking or financial institution located in the territory of the Brussels-Capital Region on January 1 of the tax year.
  • Cash dispenser located in the territory of the Brussels-Capital Region on January 1 of the tax year.

What is the amount of the tax?

In 2026, the tax amounts to:

  • €3707.50 per institution
  • €1235.90 per cash dispenser

The tax is annual and indivisible. The situation taken into account is that of January 1 of the tax year.

How are you taxed?

The tax is levied based on the data declared by the taxpayer.

After verification of the data, Brussels Fiscality sends the tax bills.

If the taxpayer does not submit their declaration within the deadline or does not comply with the legal obligations, Brussels Fiscality will automatically proceed to an estimated tax assessment based on the available information.

How to submit your annual declaration?

Each year, taxpayers must make their declaration(s) within 62 days of the date on which it (they) is (are) made available. Since the 2022 tax year, declarations have been made online, via bhg.common.blank_link_warningthe MyTax platform.

To avoid missing anything, enter your e-mail address in your MyTax profile: you will be notified of new documents available and actions to be taken in the platform.

To log in to MyTax as a company, watch the following video: 

If your declaration is not visible in MyTax on October 1 of the tax year, you must request a declaration form before December 31 of the same tax year, via the MyTax platform (“My requests” tab > “Declare a new building”) or via the bhg.common.blank_link_warningcontact form (request can only be filled in French or Dutch).

Are you unable to log in to MyTax? Visit the bhg.common.blank_link_warningFAQ page or contact the Brussels Fiscality helpdesk at 02.430.60.60. If you are still experiencing difficulties, you can exceptionally receive your pre-filled tax declaration by post by completing this bhg.common.blank_link_warningform (in French or Dutch). 
Please note: you must provide a reasoned request.

What are the exemptions?

The following are not subject to the tax:

  • Banking or financial institutions with a maximum of one counter and a maximum of one person in full-time employment.
  • Notaries' offices and insurance agents' and brokers' offices.
  • If you meet these conditions, you must indicate it in your declaration.

Tax appeal

If you do not agree with the amount of the tax, you can file a reasoned appeal with the director of the department "Enrôlement/Inkohiering” (indicating “RÉCLAMATION”/”BEZWAARSCHRIFT” in the subject line), by post, email or online via bhg.common.blank_link_warningMyTax, within 193 days following the date of sending of the tax bill. Please note that you have to file your appeal either in French or Dutch.

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