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The Belgian federal government is looking to implement a new tax on capital gains realised on financial assets that is due to enter into force on 1 January 2026.

Belgium is traditionally considered an open economy and a reliable socio-economic environment for foreign investment. Although providing interesting business opportunities, starting operations in Belgium will inevitably bring along challenges.

Belgian tax procedures vary slightly depending on the type of tax. However, a common feature of Belgian tax procedures is that there is no fee or cost due to the tax authorities or to the courts.

In oktober 2022 keurde de Raad van de Europese Unie een noodinterventieverordening betreffende de hoge energieprijzen goed (Verordening (EU) 2022/1854 van de Raad van...

Belgium's Federal Government implemented a new Expat Tax Regime, which came into effect on 1 January 2022.

On 31 January 2025, a political agreement has been reached to form a new Belgian government.

As we enter the ESG era, which will require major renovations to buildings, this ruling has caused the Belgian regime to falter and could be a cause for concern for the real estate sector.

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

Belgium has long recognised the role of research and development (R&D) and innovation in its economic development and competitiveness – and the need to remain an attractive destination for companies looking to invest in cutting-edge technologies.

On 11 April 2025, the Belgian Council of Ministers reached a significant agreement. Commonly referred to as the "Easter Agreement", it encompasses various reforms, including notable tax reforms.

Recent Belgian court rulings have intensified scrutiny of intellectual property transactions, particularly concerning DEMPE functions and income reallocation. A landmark judgment on trade name royalty payments establishes critical precedents for how Belgian tax authorities can apply transfer pricing principles to challenge the deductibility of such payments.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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.