Recent news items

Good news for second-home owners in West Flanders: starting this year, the province will no longer levy a tax on second homes. The Council of State has ruled that the tax regulation is discriminatory and annulled the scheme.

What was long considered a “nice to have” is now increasingly becoming a demand. More and more companies, from retailers to multinationals, expect their suppliers to measure and actively reduce their CO₂ emissions. As a result, CO₂ reporting is turning into a contractual requirement.

As of June 2026, EU Member States must transpose the Pay Transparency Directive into national legislation. For employers, this brings new obligations, but also a valuable opportunity to future-proof their pay structures.

On July 27, 2025, the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) reached a new trade agreement, replacing previous plans for tariffs of up to 30%. The new deal includes exemptions for strategic sectors and introduces a reciprocal tariff system. What does this mean for Belgian businesses?

Planning to do business in France or set up a branch there? Then you'll quickly come across France’s corporate income tax, the impôt sur les sociétés (IS). Which companies are affected? And what is the rate for 2025?

On June 25, 2025, a political agreement was reached on the introduction of a new capital gains tax on financial assets. The impact on savers, investors, and shareholders will be significant. In this article, we explain what is changing and how best to prepare.

On 4 July 2025, President Trump signed his “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), a law introducing sweeping reforms in personal and corporate taxation. The legislation affects both individuals and companies and has far-reaching consequences for foreign investors. What are the key changes?

Employers will be able to continue using recovery overtime in the second half of 2025. This measure allows employers to pay out additional voluntary overtime hours net to employees, without additional social security contributions or taxes.