Municipal tax · East Flanders
Municipal tax in Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht in 2026: 5%
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In Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht, the municipal tax is 5% of the tax you owe the State for tax year 2026 (2025 income). For a single white-collar worker on €3,500 gross a month, it comes to about €405 a year on your 2026 income, assuming the rate is unchanged in 2027, €207 less than the Belgian average (7.55%).
3rd lowest rate of the 285 municipalities in Flanders, tied with 10 other municipalities. All neighbouring municipalities whose rate Indexo knows are more taxed than Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht: the least taxed is Schelle, at 6.8%, the most taxed Temse, at 8%.
How much does the municipal tax in Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht cost you?
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht is a municipality in the district of Sint-Niklaas, in the province of East Flanders. Its municipal council sets the municipal tax at 5%: for every €100.00 of tax you owe the State, you pay €5.00 to the municipality.
| Gross per month | Tax owed to the State | Tax in Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht (5%) | Difference from the average |
|---|---|---|---|
| €2,000 | €2,424 | €121 | − €62 |
| €2,500 | €4,596 | €230 | − €117 |
| €3,500 | €8,101 | €405 | − €207 |
| €5,000 | €15,689 | €784 | − €400 |
Your payslip does not change: withholding tax (bedrijfsvoorheffing / précompte professionnel) counts 7% municipal tax everywhere. In Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht, the final tax will be about €162 a year lower on €3,500 gross.
In the province of East Flanders, Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht ranks first (the least taxed).
Where does the rate for Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht come from?
Since 1 January 2025, Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht has brought together the former municipalities Beveren, Kruibeke and Zwijndrecht. The rate has not changed from 2025: Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht is not among the 24 increases and 21 decreases recorded in Flanders for 2026. (Source: Hilde Crevits, Flemish Minister for Home Affairs.) Source of the rate: Waarwonen.be (secondary source). Check it on your tax assessment notice.
In Flanders, the average rate is 7.22% in 2026 (7.17% in 2025): Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht is 2.22 percentage points below. The rate for tax year 2027 (2026 income) has not yet been published by FPS Finance; several municipalities have already voted their rate up to 2031.
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht and its neighbouring municipalities
- 5% or less
- from 6.1 to 6.9%
- from 7 to 7.4%
- from 7.5 to 7.9%
- from 8 to 8.4%
- Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
Municipal boundaries: Statbel.
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht | 5% | €405 | — |
| Schelle | 6.8% | €551 | + €146 per year |
| Antwerp | 7% | €567 | + €162 per year |
| Bornem | 7.3% | €591 | + €186 per year |
| Hemiksem | 7.5% | €608 | + €203 per year |
| Sint-Niklaas | 7.5% | €608 | + €203 per year |
| Sint-Gillis-Waas | 7.9% | €640 | + €235 per year |
| Temse | 8% | €648 | + €243 per year |
All neighbouring municipalities whose rate Indexo knows are more taxed than Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht: the least taxed is Schelle, at 6.8%, the most taxed Temse, at 8%. If you are moving, the What if I moved? simulator adds the family allowances and tax reductions of each Region.
Municipalities in the district of Sint-Niklaas
| Municipality | Rate | Tax on €3,500 gross | Difference from Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht | 5% | €405 | — |
| Lokeren | 6.5% | €527 | + €122 per year |
| Sint-Niklaas | 7.5% | €608 | + €203 per year |
| Sint-Gillis-Waas | 7.9% | €640 | + €235 per year |
| Stekene | 8% | €648 | + €243 per year |
| Temse | 8% | €648 | + €243 per year |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the municipal tax rate in Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht in 2026?
5% of the tax you owe the State, for tax year 2026 (2025 income). The rate has not changed from 2025: Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht is not among the 24 increases and 21 decreases recorded in Flanders for 2026.
How much is the municipal tax in Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht on a salary of €3,500 gross?
About €405 a year for a single white-collar worker, €207 less than the Belgian average (7.55%). On €2,500 gross, about €230 a year. Calculated on your 2026 income, assuming the rate is unchanged in 2027.
Where does Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht stand in Flanders?
3rd lowest rate of the 285 municipalities in Flanders, tied with 10 other municipalities. In Flanders, the average rate is 7.22% in 2026 (7.17% in 2025): Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht is 2.22 percentage points below.
What next?
- All municipal taxesThe map and the rates of the 565 municipalities.
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Sources
Parameters in force on 1 October 2026. Each parameter links to its source, the official one where it exists; a secondary source is flagged as such.
- Alle gemeenten in Oost-Vlaanderen: municipal tax by municipality, tax year 2026 (‘Bronnen: Gemeente-Stadsmonitor Vlaanderen (aanslagjaar 2026)’), accessed on 8 October 2026, Waarwonen.be (secondary source).
- Belastingtarieven in gemeenten stabiel voor 2026 (5 February 2026): average rate of 7.22% in 2026 (7.17% in 2025), 24 increases, 21 decreases, Knokke-Heist the only municipality at 0%, De Panne and Koksijde go from 0 to 5%, Hilde Crevits, Flemish Minister for Home Affairs.
- Nieuwe NIS-codes voor gefuseerde gemeenten vanaf 1 januari 2025, Statistiek Vlaanderen.
- Gemeentebelasting in België: hoe werkt het? Average rate of 7.55% across the 565 municipalities for tax year 2026, most common rate 8% (126 municipalities), Astro Tax (secondary source).
- Taux d’imposition, revenus 2025 et 2026, FPS Finance.