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Extended application deadline for the new expat regime
The new expat regime came into effect in Belgium on 1 January 2022. Subject to meeting certain criteria, “immigrant taxpayers” and “immigrant researchers” are applicable for various tax benefits, based on the salary they receive for work done in Belgium.
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“Let’s get started” with Vandelanotte: a practical guide for beginning entrepreneurs
Are you ready to start writing your own success story, but just not sure how to begin? Take a look at our Starter’s Guide: the handy guide for any new entrepreneur.
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Do you work in France/have you worked in France? Learn about the impact of the new double taxation convention between Belgium and France!
Now in the final article in this series, we’ll take a look at the changes for Belgian residents who receive professional income from France
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Investments in France? Learn about the impact of the new double taxation convention between Belgium and France!
As you may have already read in our previous article, Belgium and France recently negotiated a new double taxation convention. In this article, we’ll be taking a closer look at investments in France, looking separately at how things will change for interest payments, dividends and capital gains on shares.
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Real estate in France? Learn about the impact of the new double taxation agreement between Belgium and France!
Belgium and France have recently negotiated a new double taxation agreement. Although the new agreement will not come into effect before 2023, we thought it would be useful to put together an overview of the key changes that will apply to Belgian residents who own property in France.
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Can I issue an invoice in a different language?
Chances are, at some point, one or other of your clients has asked if you can issue their invoice in a different language. Are you allowed to do that and how should you respond? Here’s a roundup of the current rules.
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Rising material costs: the contractor’s problem alone?
Pandemic. War in Ukraine. Rising energy and transport costs. The current world situation is making itself felt in the construction sector. As a contractor, do you have to simply take the hit, or are there ways you can pass on some of the increasing costs to your client?
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Personal income tax return form now published for 2022 assessment year
The new personal income tax return form for the 2022 assessment year (2021 tax year) was published in the Belgian Official Gazette of 28 March 2022.
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Reduced scope of obligation to submit 281.50
For certain types of professional income such as commissions, brokerage fees, trade or other rebates, (non-)incidental attendance fees, gratuities, professional fees and benefits in kind, a 281.50 form must be completed for each creditor.
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What will change for teleworking cross-border workers after the Covid crisis?
Due to the Covid pandemic, many employees worked from home in 2020 and 2021. Teleworking is expected to stay popular in the future as well. This may require employers to adapt their payroll and administrative processes to accommodate teleworking employees who live abroad. We are happy to offer advice.
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Solidarity with Ukraine
The images reaching us from Ukraine leave no one unmoved. According to the latest news reports, more than 3 million people have already left the country, and no one can predict how long this terrible situation will last. Vandelanotte would also like to do its part to support the Ukrainian refugees.
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How can you employ Ukrainian refugees in Belgium?
Due to the war in Ukraine, the Council of the European Union decided to activate the Temporary Protection Directive of 20 July 2001 by means of an implementing decision (2022/382) on 4 March 2022.
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Want to avoid a tax increase? Pay in advance!
Companies and sole traders with taxable results are encouraged to make advance payments. After all, if a company or sole trader does not pay enough in advance during the taxable period, or does not make an advance payment at all, this increases the amount of tax they will owe
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First appointments: changes to target group deductions
If you are an employer taking on new staff, you benefit from social security deductions for your first one to six employees.
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