Chelsy Deventer

Advisor Social Legal

Chelsy Deventer is a Social Legal Advisor at Vandelanotte, specialising in exemptions from the remittance of payroll withholding tax, with a particular focus on shift and night work. In addition, she assists employers with their payroll in France.

Expertise

Exemptions from the remittance of payroll withholding tax
- Shift and night work
- Overtime
- Research and development
- Start-up companies
Analysis of application conditions, calculations and supporting documentation
Tax audits, regularisations and risk management
French payroll and social legal advisory

Experience

Advises companies on the possibilities and conditions of the various payroll withholding tax exemptions
Supports analyses and calculations relating to payroll withholding tax exemptions
Assists in preparing comprehensive documentation for tax audits
Supports employers with the organisation and follow-up of payroll in France and advises on the related social law, social security and administrative obligations

Education & Certifications

Master of Laws – Ghent University

Contact Chelsy Deventer

+32 56 17 04 77

chelsy.deventer@vdl.be

Recent articles by Chelsy Deventer

Social legal

18 June 2026

Correction factor for tax exemptions from 2027 onwards

The exemptions from remittance of payroll withholding tax are currently an important support measure for many companies. More and more employers are making use of these exemptions, for example for research and development (R&D), shift and night work, or overtime. To limit the impact on the budget, the Programme Act of 30 May 2026 introduces a correction factor as of 1 January 2027.

Managing staff

21 April 2026

Mobility budget becomes (partly) mandatory: all your questions answered

Over the past year, much has been written about the mobility budget, but concrete legislation was slow to follow. In the meantime, the Council of Ministers has approved a preliminary draft that sets out the first phase of the reform. What do we already know today? And more importantly: what does this mean in practice for you as an employer?

Legal

12 August 2025

Circular on shift work published: clarification of the bis scheme

On July 30, 2025, the tax administration published the circular on the exemption from remittance of payroll withholding tax for shift work. It clarifies the application of the bis scheme and introduces an administrative tolerance.