Recent news items

On 1 July 2023, the framework agreement on cross-border telework signed by 18 European member states came into force. This historic agreement marks an important development in how telework is handled within social security frameworks.

On 1 August, the new legislation regarding a central register for disqualifications came into effect. In the past, disqualifications issued by the courts often seemed to fail to achieve their purpose as there was no suitable follow-up mechanism. The central register is intended to change this situation.

After a long period of very low or even negative interest rates, central bankers are increasing benchmark interest rates. These increases also have a significant impact on intra-group financing agreements. We are referring to ordinary loans, intra-group cash pools, granted guarantees, supplier credits, and so on.

Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) has launched a new open call for the allocation of start-up internationalisation packages. This one-off grant of €9,000 is aimed at start-up exporters who have never received financial support from FIT before. The application period for this call is from 2 October 2023 to 11 October 2023 (5pm).

In December 2022, the European Parliament adopted the NIS2 Directive on the security of network and information systems to ensure a higher level of cybersecurity in the EU. It is now up to Belgium to introduce new legislation to replace the existing NIS law by 17 October 2024.

Vandelanotte has boosted its expertise in HR and payroll with its acquisition of Leuven-based Lindra. With a team of payroll, social and legal experts, Lindra has a lot to offer. What's more, the acquisition has also enabled Vandelanotte to gain a foothold in Leuven.

The investment deduction allows companies to exempt part of their profits for certain new investments made during the tax period. In this article, we take a closer look at the changed percentages for the investment deduction.

The relance overtime-hours system familiar for the last few years is being extended for the 2023-2025 period. This once again involves 120 overtime hours that are exempt from taxes and social security contributions.