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Further clarification of expanded reporting obligation for reimbursed costs
Our previous article described the legislative changes resulting from the expanded reporting obligation for expanded reporting obligation for employer or company-specific costs. These legislative changes apply to all reimbursements of employer-specific costs paid from 1 January 2022. Based on a recent parliamentary question and circular, we provide more information on the interpretation of this reporting obligation below.
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Stricter requirements for partial withholding tax exemptions for shift or night work
From 1 April 2022, the Law of 28 March 2022 on the reduction of labour costs posed stricter requirements to be eligible for a partial withholding tax exemption. This article explains the changes in detail.
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Dividend and interest payments abroad: what you need to know
If your company pays out income from movable assets – such as dividends, interest or royalties – to an individual or legal entity in another country, the formalities and the withholding tax rate are different from those for payments within Belgium.
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Cryptocurrencies: about the automatic exchange of information between countries and fraud potential
Cryptocurrencies remain a hot topic. However, transparency and the regulation of cryptocurrencies remain thorny issues today. The following is a brief update on the legal framework for the automatic exchange of information between countries and the regulations to combat money laundering and fraud.
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PRESS RELEASE | Vandelanotte is joining forces with Callens, Pirenne, Theunissen & Co
Accountancy and audit firms Vandelanotte and Callens, Pirenne, Theunissen & Co, the two oldest independent family businesses in the sector, are merging and strenghtening their position on the accountancy and audit market.
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The tax consequences of being an influencer
Every profession has its own obligations, tax-related and otherwise, and being an influencer is no exception. Following several recent parliamentary questions and an explanatory memorandum by the tax authorities, we will delve deeper into these tax obligations.
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Remember your reporting obligation for payments to tax havens
Belgian companies that make payments to tax havens are subject to specific reporting obligations.
What must your company do to meet these requirements? We will explain.
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Why open communication is essential to ensure business continuity
Good agreements make good friends. This is a golden rule when it comes to interactions between people. It is also a platinum condition to be able to start up a successful business and more than that, to keep it that way. Sometimes that is easier said than done, though.
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Pay attention to your group structure when applying the group contribution
From the 2020 assessment year onwards, companies can reap the benefits of the ‘group contribution’ scheme. What exactly is the group contribution, though? And in which cases is it worth looking into? This article discusses the group contribution’s possible advantages to your company or companies.
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From the 2022 tax year onwards, non-profit companies are included in the expanded reporting obligation for employer-specific costs
The tax authorities wish to gain more insight into reimbursements of employer-specific costs. For reimbursements paid from 1 January 2022 onwards, the total amount of all reimbursed costs of any kind must be noted on the tax form.
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How to work from home in an international, post-Covid context
Belgium’s temporary Covid-19 arrangements with the Netherlands, France, Germany and Luxembourg will come to an end on 30 June 2022. However, teleworking will continue to play a crucial role even after the pandemic. In an international context, this has implications for both employers and employees, and not just in relation to neighbouring countries.
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Higher state pension, lower supplementary pension
Last year, there was good news for those of us who are self-employed: the state pension for the self-employed was to increase. However, a recent circular issued by the tax authorities also made it clear that this increase has significant effects...
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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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