Recent news items
Keeping up appearances: social security certificates (E101 and A1) issued to workers posted within the EU can no longer cover fraudulent practices
When authorities in host Member States investigate social security constructions covered by social security certificates and bring them to their national courts in case of fraud, the national courts from now on may disregard or even annul them.
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'Annulment' of the fairness tax
On 1 March 2018, the Belgian Constitutional Court ruled that the fairness tax is unconstitutional. However, the specific consequences of the fairness tax are still effective for the assessment years 2014 to 2018.
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The clock is ticking fast on GDPR - Is your business ready?
On May 25 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation ('GDPR') will enter into force. This Regulation encapsulates the European legislation on the processing of personal data - in other words, it is all about privacy.
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Important consequences of the Belgian tax reform
At the end of December 2017, the long-awaited corporate income tax reform was approved by the federal government. The corporate tax changes that are taking place as of 2018 also affect large corporations and multinational groups.
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Vandelanotte hosts Leading Edge Alliance Conference in times of global tax reforms
The world of taxation clearly never stands still. In addition to the current tax reforms in Belgium, significant fiscal shifts are also occurring across the globe.
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New European Regulations for E-Commerce
On 5 December 2017, the European Council adopted new regulations concerning e-commerce. With this new step, the Council continues the further unification of the European market. Most of these regulations will take effect in 2019.
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Notification requirement for payments to tax havens: OECD list updated
Payments to persons or permanent establishments located in so-called "tax havens" which exceed the threshold of 100.000 euros per taxable period must be reported via a separate form on the corporation tax return.
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Publication of the tax return form for non-residents (natural persons) for the 2017 assessment year
On 4 September 2017, the Belgian Official Gazette published the Royal Decree of 30 August 2017 laying down the model tax return form for non-residents (natural persons) for the 2017 assessment year (2016 income year)
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Tax on second homes in De Haan violates the principle of equality
The Court of First Instance in Bruges ruled that the different tax rates in the coastal town of De Haan were also contrary to the principle of equality.
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Vandelanotte welcomes 300th employee
On July 10th, 2017, accountancy and audit firm, Vandelanotte, welcomed its 300th employee. A milestone for the company which has doubled its staff numbers over the past 10 years.
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How changing your nationality can significantly reduce the tax on public service pensions and other pensions
It is common for Belgian residents who have their career in Belgium to emigrate to France when they retire or when they approach the age of retirement. Often, they already have a second home that then becomes their main residence.
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Working in Belgium, living in the Netherlands: which country will tax the pension built up with your employer?
You live in the Belgian-Dutch border region, you work just across the border and intend to retire aged 65. You will receive a substantial pension pot from your employer's group pension scheme or pension fund.. But which country will tax you and at what rate?
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Stricter rules for postings to Luxembourg
Do you sometimes post workers to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg? You will then be required to submit in advance an electronic declaration to the Luxembourg Labour Inspectorate.
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5 FAQs on VAT: as a non-resident company carrying out operations in Belgium (4)
As a foreign company, we provide private Belgian individuals with private electronic services via the cloud and via software downloads. Which VAT obligations do we have to meet?
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