Since 3 March 2020 different authorities (EU, national, local)
took measures in Belgium to reduce the spreading of the COVID-19
virus. In order to overcome the economic impact of these decisions,
many compensating measures were taken.
We provide you with an overview of the most relevant actions
that were taken by the competent authorities, updated on a regular
basis.
1. Tax related measures
Compensation for mandatory closure of businesses
Update 28 April 2021
In order to mitigate the financial impact for these companies,
the Flemish Government announced that businesses in the Flemish
region can request a compensation. Businesses which were
mandatorily closed entirely were initially entitled to a lump-sum
compensation of €4,000 while businesses which could remain
open on weekdays were entitled to a compensation of €2,000.
Companies that are still required to remain closed after 4 April
2020, are entitled to an additional compensation of €160 per
day. A
