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Provisional Brexit deal agreed: what’s it about?
After months of negotiations, and against all expectations, the European Union and the United Kingdom have finally agreed on a provisional Brexit deal. But what exactly has been agreed in this separation agreement?
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UPDATE: Identification in UBO register
On 4 September 2018, we informed you about the so-called UBO-register. Since then, a number of modifications have been incorporated. We have briefly summarised these for your convenience below.
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Non-Resident Tax Return for Natural Persons for Fiscal Year 2018
At the end of July, the FPS Finance published the declaration form for the tax on non-residents for natural persons for fiscal year 2018 (Royal Decree of 18 July 2018, Belgian Official Gazette 27 July 2018). So far, the forms have not been sent. They are expected to leave at the end of September.
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Vandelanotte welcomes 14 new colleagues
On 3 September, the school year started again for many young people. And things were no different at Vandelanotte. On that day we were able to welcome 14 new starters, each of them keen to be part of the Vandelanotte team.
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GDPR Fines: the Big Bang?
25 May 2018 is already about three months behind us. So, it looks like it is time to evaluate whether the dreaded GDPR fines have actually become a reality. Or can we sleep easy for a bit longer? And what about our neighbouring countries? Time for a look back.
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Belgium requests identification in the UBO register by 31/03/2019
Under the influence of European directives, the UBO register is also becoming a fact of life in Belgium. This register, in which entities that are active in Belgium must include their 'ultimate beneficial owners' or 'final beneficiaries', must be completed by 31 March 2019 according to the long-awaited Royal Decree.
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Brexit: current situation
On 19 March 2018 the European Union and The United Kingdom have reached an agreement over a so-called transition period. But what kind of impact does the Brexit have on Belgian companies?
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Single permit in Belgium: final steps and important information for employers
Almost five years after the deadline for implementation (December, 25 2013), Belgian authorities are finally in the process of finalizing legislation in order to introduce a single application procedure that will allow non-EU nationals to obtain a single permit to live and work in Belgium.
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'Use and enjoyment': a deviation from the B2B basic principle
Since the so-called 'VAT package' came into effect in 2010, the general principle is that transactions carried out in a B2B context must take place where the recipient of the service is established.
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Transfer Pricing: administrative fines published
On 1 July 2016, the documentation requirement for transfer pricing was introduced in Belgium. The administrative fines range between 1,250 and 25,000 euros.
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MT-CL consciously chooses Vandelanotte
MT-CL & ASSOCIES SPRL shall henceforth partner with accountancy and audit firm, Vandelanotte.
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Belgium signs revolutionary Multilateral Instrument: what are the consequences?
Due to the BEPS action plan, which was approved by the OECD in 2015, almost all double taxation agreements will have to be modified. After all, this is recommended by four of the fifteen action points.
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Adoption of Reporting Duty for Tax Specialists on Tax Structures from 2020
Europe has taken a new step in its fight against tax evasion and avoidance. In fact, European Ministers of Finance reached a unanimous agreement on 13 March 2018 regarding the introduction of a European Directive that makes the reporting of tax planning structures mandatory.
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Dutch AOW benefit fully taxable as a pension in Belgium
On 8 March 2018, a circular on the tax system with regard to Dutch state pension benefits was published. It lays out clearly how the Dutch pension in Belgium should be taxed after 1 January 2017.
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