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How is tax changing in 2023?
As we have long grown accustomed to, a number of tax law changes were voted in towards the end of 2022 that are set to have an impact on taxes over the coming year and beyond. Read on for our list of some to look out for.
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“La Loi sur le Marché du Travail”: changes in France in three areas
It is well known that France’s labour laws offer unusually high levels of employee protection. However, the new labour market legislation (“La Loi sur le Marché du Travail”) may be a sign that things are changing. The changes apply to three areas in particular...
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Annual tax on NPOs: what it is and how it works
Every year the returns for ‘wealth tax’ have to be submitted before 31st March. This article aims to refresh your memory about this tax and explain a number of points for consideration.
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How to comply with whistleblower regulations in the private sector
The whistleblower regulations are a set of measures to protect employees from reprisals if they report infringements of specific legislation or illegal activities within their organisation. These rules have been designed to protect the integrity of organisations, but how do you comply with these regulations as a company in the private sector? We’re glad to be able to explain it for you.
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Increasing cybercrime: prevention is better than cure
Ever-increasing digitisation is undoubtedly bringing many benefits, but it also has a downside. At least one in eight Flemish companies was the victim of a cyberattack in 2021, a number that, unfortunately, keeps rising. Fortunately, it is possible to plan and significantly reduce the risk.
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PRESS RELEASE | Vandelanotte joins forces with ADRIE Accountants
The Vandelanotte group is expanding again: at the end of January it entered into a co-operation agreement with Adrie Accountants in Arendonk. The agreement strengthens Vandelanotte’s position in De Kempen and is yet another step in the firm’s steady growth.
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Relaxation of the rules for homeworking for cross-border workers between Belgium and Luxembourg
A draft law was recently approved that provides for further easing of the rules concerning homeworking for cross-border workers between Belgium and Luxembourg. With effect from 1st January 2022, cross-border workers will be able to work 10 days longer at home without fiscal consequences.
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Saturday no longer a normal working day? Not under all circumstances
A previous article discussed the Belgian Law of 28 April 2022 introducing Book 1 “General Provisions” of the Civil Code. These provisions stipulate that working days are all days other than public holidays, Sundays and Saturdays (Article 1.7). However, this law does not apply under all circumstances. We will explain.
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Royalties after the fiscal reform
The federal government reached an agreement on the reform of the taxation of income from intellectual property rights just before the Christmas holidays. Although there was commotion about the interpretation of the material scope, the initial texts were adopted by the Parliamentary Committee.
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What you should know about the Spanish federal wealth tax
In Spain, collection and administration of wealth tax is the responsibility of the country’s various autonomous regions. Every region is free to decide whether or not to impose a wealth tax. Andalusia, for example, chose to do away with all forms of wealth taxation on 20 September 2022. All good things come to an end, however…
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Expanded reporting obligations: dotting the i's
Starting in the 2022 fiscal year, there will be a wider set of reporting obligations, with the total amount for all types of expense allowances always having to be declared on your tax form. Forms 281.10 and 281.20 for the 2022 fiscal year are due no later than 28 February 2023. As such, here we have dotted the i's and cross the t's on reimbursements of costs proper to the employer.
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Compliance deadline for code of companies and associations
The new Belgian Code of Companies and Associations entered into force on 1 May 2019. All companies and associations must ensure that their articles of association comply with this legislation by 31 December 2023. This means companies and associations established before 1 May 2019 must amend their articles of association in accordance with the new Code’s requirements and provisions. This article explains the implications in more detail.
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Diverse VAT changes to the application of the actual use method: an overview
From 2023 there is a new procedure for ‘mixed’ and ‘partial’ taxpayers who want to base their VAT deduction on actual use. Amongst other things, prior notification is now required. We provide you with an overview.
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The impact of the new law about transparent and predictable working conditions on your HR policy
On 10th November a new law about transparent and predictable working conditions came into force, which was the transposition of a European directive. This law stipulates that specific information of an individual or collective nature has to be provided. The law also provides for a number of new minimum requirements in respect of working conditions for employees. We would like to explain it to you.
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