On March 12, 2026, the European Court of Justice ruled that Belgium's additional tax for non-residents (the 7% federal opcents) violates the free movement of workers within the European Union (the so-called Chefquet ruling).

A merger rarely stops at the corporate law process. Contracts, real estate, personnel, permits and intellectual property rights may each require specific concerns or formalities. Proper preparation is therefore essential to ensure operational continuity.

A new phase in the modernization of the VAT chain will start on May 1, 2026: the VAT commission account will be introduced and will replace the VAT current account. This reform is part of the broader digitization project that has been gradually rolled out by the FPS Finance since January 1, 2025.