As of 1 July 2025, Belgium will implement a new exit tax regime that will significantly alter the tax treatment of cross-border corporate mobility. This measure is part of the coalition agreement of the Arizona government...

In a landmark decision dated 18 November 20241, the Belgian Supreme Court (Cour de cassation/Hof van Cassatie) ruled that the absence of a formal designation does not exclude an employee from the legal protection...

In recent years, cases of payment fraud have seen a steady increase in Belgium, with the FSMA reporting that in 2024 it received 20% more reports of fraud-related activities...

On 14 March 2024, the Belgian Federal Parliament adopted a draft law setting up new rules on time limits and penalties for the payment of insurance covers and benefits (the "Law").

Following the entry into application of Chapter II of Regulation (EU) 2024/168 (the "AI Act") on 2 February 2025, the European Commission has published guidelines...

In a significant development that promises to reshape the corporate governance landscape in Belgium, the government has unveiled a draft bill introducing three pivotal proposals.

On 17 April 2019, the EU legislator adopted Directive 2019/882 on the accessibility requirements for products and services (the "Accessibility Act") to establish common accessibility requirements for certain key products...

The Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR) was adopted on 19 December 2024 and will apply from 12 August 2026. It replaces the existing Directive 94/62/EC...

In the latest episode of our Trade Secrets Series we discussed the measures aimed at maintaining the confidentiality of trade secrets during legal proceedings.

Book XIX of the Code of Economic Law ("CEL") relates to consumers' debts. It came into force on 1 September 2023. This two-year-old reform remains relatively unknown, and its significant scope and consequences...

The Federal Public Service of Economy ("Federale Overheidsdienst Economie" / "Service public fédéral Economie") has published its second annual report on the Belgian Foreign Direct Investment...

Depuis le 1er juillet 2025, un nouveau régime de TVA s'applique aux opérations de démolition et de reconstruction de logements en Belgique.

In May 2025, the FSMA and FPS Economy jointly issued an extensive practical guide on cross-selling practices which include at least one insurance product (the " Guide"). The Guide also includes an FAQ.

In today's globalised economy, businesses commonly operate in multiple States and engage with international creditors.

Dans un arrêt du 31 janvier 2025 (n° 262.195), le Conseil d'État a confirmé qu'un opérateur économique peut...

On 8 October 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the Listing Act, a legislative initiative designed to enhance the attractiveness and accessibility...