Does Pillar Two really matter for the real estate sector? The scope of application is broad, the real estate related exclusions are not straight-forward...

If Belgium's tax residency rules have got your head spinning, then you're not alone.

So you've got some capital or a reliable source of funding.

No capital gains tax in Belgium? Is that really true? Yes, under certain conditions. But that's not the only reason why some consider Belgium a legal "tax haven."

Remember when Starbucks flopped in Australia, Walmart failed in Germany, or Home Depot faltered in China?...

On 3 July 2025, the federal government submitted to Parliament a second draft Law implementing the next wave of tax measures announced in the so-called "Easter Agreement" (cf. our previous newsflash).

On 18 July 2025, the Belgian Parliament adopted new rules relating to the permanent 6% reduced VAT rate for the demolition and reconstruction of private residential buildings.

A new Belgian "exit tax" regime has been tabled. Here's what you need to know.

Belgium's tax administration has issued a crucial circular clarifying the application of the new capital gains tax on financial assets, addressing key uncertainties around realization timing, earn-out structures, partnership vehicles, and historical exemptions. The guidance provides essential insights for taxpayers navigating payment modalities, matrimonial property regimes, and the complex interaction between the tax and existing corporate structures.

Belgium and Singapore are attractive business hotspots in their own right.

Dramatically rising energy costs and the urgent need to reduce consumption in the context of the climate crisis mean many organisations are keen to incentivise employees to save energy.

The federal government is asking the wealthiest individuals ("with the broadest shoulders') to make an additional contribution in order to reduce the budget deficit. This will be done in particular through a capital gains...

Experts from seven countries outline some of the tax incentives that aim to encourage the more widespread pursuit of environmental, social and governance-related goals.

The Belgian federal government has reached an agreement on the introduction of a new capital gains tax, which will significantly affect the taxation of financial assets for private individuals and certain legal entities.

In a judgment dated 16 February 2010, the Antwerp Commercial Court held that, for a company to be appointed as liquidator (vereffenaar/liquidateur), its corporate purpose (maatschappelijk doel/objet social) should contain an explicit reference to the activity of a liquidator.

Le gouvernement fédéral a l'intention de demander une contribution supplémentaire aux plus fortunés (« les épaules les plus larges ») afin de réduire le déficit budgétaire.

On 31 January 2025, five political parties agreed to form a new Belgian government and presented the federal government agreement which includes major tax policy changes that affect both individuals and businesses.

The rapid spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) leads to far-reaching measures at home and abroad.

Please find attached the monitoring report for the period 1 November to 30 November 2023.

When Benjamin Franklin said: "In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes," he wasn't talking about taxes in Belgium.