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New social security reductions in Belgium for sme’s

August 7, 2012

At 38% for the employer’s contribution, social security rates on employee wages in Belgium are amongst the highest in the world. This is known to be a major disincentive Read More »

Belgiun adopts new tax anti-avoidance rules

May 29, 2012

The new Law of 29 March 2012 has modified the general anti-avoidance test applicable for tax matters in Belgium. The new rules cover personal and company income Read More »

Belgium reforms its energy laws

April 26, 2012

By the new Law of 8 January 2012 Belgium has made significant changes to its energy laws covering the production, transport and sale of electricity and gaz Read More »

Relaxation of Belgian rules on mergers and demergers

April 16, 2012

In implementation of Directive 2009/109/EC the Belgian Law of 18 January 2012 has modified the Belgian Companies Code. Read More »

Belgian employee dismissed for sending defamatory e-mail from his home e-mail address

March 7, 2012

In a recent decision the Liège Labour Court of Appeal has held that a Sales Manager who sent an e-mail from his private e-mail address to one Read More »

Belgian copyright management society fails in case against social network operator

February 22, 2012

In a case referred to it by the Brussels Court of First Instance, the European Court of Justice, in a decision dated 16 February 2012, has held that Read More »

New anti-tax evasion measures annouced

February 10, 2012

The New Belgian government has recently announced a series of new proposed legislative measures designed to reinforce its powers to fight against tax evasion. Read More »

Incorporate your own Starter Company with a capital of €1

January 27, 2012

Belgian company law now provides for the possibility of incorporating a so-called Starter Company (“SPRL-S/S-BVBA”). Strictly speaking, this is not a new form of company but a variety Read More »

Facebook : employee comments justify summary dismissal

January 2, 2012

The Labour Court of Leuven has recently held that the dismissal of a 50 year old Business Development Manager on the basis of disparaging remarks about his employer that he published on his Facebook page was justified. Read More »

Assignment of shop leases and bankruptcy of assignee

January 2, 2012

Under the rules governing commercial leases, in the event of an assignment of the lease the Assignor remains liable to the Lessor for the proper performance of the lease by the Assignee. Read More »

New rules concerning notional interest deduction

January 2, 2012

After much discussion and negotiation, the famous Belgian “notional interest deduction” has not been cancelled but the rules have been tightened up. Read More »

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