The (new) capital gains tax on financial assets was approved in parliament on Thursday, April 2, and will apply retroactively from January 1, 2026. It is clear that the impact on savers, investors, and shareholders will be significant. In this article, we explain what is changing and how to best prepare.

After more than 12 hours of negotiations, the federal government has reached an agreement on the introduction of the capital gains tax, also known as the solidarity contribution. This new tax is expected to generate at least half a billion euros.

Hiring in Belgium comes with unique legal, tax, and administrative challenges – but also with great opportunities. In this 45-minute session, our experts will walk you through the essentials of employing people in Belgium.