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From 1 January 2025, significant changes will be introduced to the VAT chain. The 'VAT chain' encompasses the entire VAT procedure, including periodic VAT returns, payments, and controls by the tax authorities. The changes will be introduced in stages by the Belgian administration.

From 1 January 2026, e-invoicing will be mandatory for all Belgian VAT-registered businesses in a B2B context. This marks a fundamental change in the way companies create, send and receive invoices. But what does this measure mean exactly?

Starting January 1, 2025, employees will fully transition to the digital control card for temporary unemployment, marking the complete end of the paper version. This shift offers numerous benefits.

On November 12, 2024, Minister of Finance Van Peteghem announced in a press release that the transitional arrangements for the reduced VAT rate on sales after demolition and reconstruction will be extended.

It’s becoming more noticeable: Belgian companies are increasingly choosing to expand into Northern France. But what makes this region so attractive, and how should you approach this move if you’re considering a similar step?

This book introduces new rules regarding non-contractual liability, which have significant implications for auxiliary persons such as employees, directors, and subcontractors. The law is expected to take effect on 1 January 2025.

The suspensive condition is an essential concept in contract law that allows parties to make the commencement of an agreement dependent on a future, uncertain event. This offers parties flexibility and protection against unforeseen circumstances.

On April 24, France introduced an important legislative change regarding the accumulation of leave days during employee illness. This change was introduced to align French labor law with European regulations. Now, employees can partially accumulate paid leave (80%) during periods of illness.

A replacement holiday is required for any public holiday that falls on a Sunday or what is normally a non-working day for your business (generally Saturday). This ensures that your employees still receive the ten annual public holidays to which they are entitled.

As holiday homes are often not used year-round, they are frequently rented out, usually through online platforms such as Airbnb. Since 2021, these platforms must share information with the Belgian tax authorities, leading to an increase in inspections.

Anyone who does not live in France but works there physically (full-time or part-time) is required to pay this withholding tax. One of the main reasons this system is attractive for non-residents is its relatively low tax rates.

In the dynamic world of business, shareholder agreements and family charters play an essential role. They contribute to a company's stability and protect the interests of all parties involved.

From 1 January 2026, Belgian VAT-registered businesses will be obliged to use structured electronic invoices in a B2B context. In order to cover the costs involved, the legislature has introduced two supportive tax incentives for self-employed individuals and small companies.

In only a few more weeks, the current year will come to an end. Perhaps your employees have not yet taken their full holiday allowance. What happens to such leftover holiday allowance? Must it be used up, carried over to the next year or paid out by the employer?

On June 21, 2024, the law amending the Social Penal Code was published. The changes took effect on July 1, 2024. A significant aspect of this legislative amendment involves the introduction of penalties for non-compliance with regulations regarding flexible working hours.

After a well-deserved vacation in France, are you dreaming of having your own place in "la douce France"? The best approach to purchasing real estate largely depends on the intended use of the property.

Once a rental contract has been drawn up and signed, it is crucial to register it in a timely manner. This is not only a legal obligation but also provides important benefits for both the tenant and the landlord. Unfortunately, this obligation is not always met in practice.