As of 1 January 2025, new residential lease agreements in the Brussels-Capital Region must be registered twice: both on the regional platform and the federal platform.

As of 1 January 2025, the regulations regarding subcontracting in the construction sector have become significantly stricter. This new legal framework aims to combat social dumping and unfair competition by requiring subcontractors to play an active role in the execution of projects. These changes stem from the reform of the Social Penal Code and specifically apply to the construction, meat, and moving sectors. The new rules have major implications for the organization of contracting chains.

As of 1 January 2025, new and stricter rules will come into force in Flanders, further tightening the existing system of chain responsibility for the illegal employment of third-country nationals. This legislation increases the responsibility of contractors and clients.