Service Cheques Brussels is a Belgian government-subsidized solution enabling private individuals to benefit from household services such as cleaning, ironing and home shopping. In exchange, each hour worked by a household helper is worth one service voucher.
In 2025, several changes come into effect to offer even greater simplicity and flexibility: new ratesnew rates, unchanged tax deductions and easier ordering. Whether you’re new to the system or already using it, this comprehensive guide will answer all your questions.
From January 2025, service vouchers will be subject to annual indexation to keep pace with economic trends:
Tax deduction:
You receive a 15% tax reduction on the first 172 service vouchers. Here’s an example:
Practical example:
If you use a household helper once a week for 4 hours, here’s how the new service cheque rates for 2025 apply:
Total initial cost:
You buy 16 shares at €10.20 each = €163.20 per month.
Tax reduction:
Thanks to the 15% deduction on the first 172 shares, you’ll save €1.53 per share on your tax return (Amount saved: 16 x €1.53 = €24.48).
Actual cost after tax reduction:
€138.72 for 16 titles, i.e. €8.67 per hour after deduction.
Ordering and using your service vouchers is quick and easy with Pluxee (formerly Sodexo):
1. Register now:
2. Buy your service cheques:
3. Use of service vouchers:
Electronic service vouchers:
Paper service vouchers:
With Limpea, enjoy transparent, personalized service for your service vouchers in Brussels:
Ready to simplify your daily life with service cheques in 2025? Book your household help now with Limpea.
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In Brussels, a service voucher costs €10.20 for the first 300 vouchers ordered per year, and the next 200 are €12.40 each. After tax deduction, the total cost is reduced to around €8.67 per voucher.
Any private individual living in Brussels can use service vouchers for cleaning, ironing and meal preparation services.
We do our best to ensure that you have the same household help every time. In the event of absence, we will propose a suitable solution.
In Brussels, you can order service vouchers directly online via Pluxee's secure portal or mobile application.
Service vouchers in Brussels are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.
