We have already touched upon the fact that, since 1 December 2020, the B2B Act of 4 April 2019 has ensured that consideration is given to the imbalances which may exist between contracting companies (just as in consumer law) and that, for this purpose, provisions have been introduced, among other things, regarding unlawful terms which […]
IR Global members offer jurisdiction-specific advice on how you can adapt to succeed in the hybrid working environment. In the following pages you will hear from 45+ IR members who […]
Since January 1, 2022, a renovation obligation (after transfer of ownership) applies to all non-residential real estate in Flanders. It is hoped that this will drastically reduce the CO2 emissions of all buildings by 2050, and thus give the Flemish Climate Strategy 2050 a helping hand. Figures show that as much as 28% of CO2 emissions […]
The Belgian Constitutional Court ruled that the right of access to justice requires the writ of service of a judgment to state the right to appeal, the time limit for bringing such an appeal, and the name and address of the appeal court. We assess the judgment and its impact below. Service of a judgment Service refers […]
Recently, the government has made decisions about a preliminary draft law with numerous labor measures, better known as the “labour deal”. This labor deal is intended to increase the employment rate in Belgium from 71% to 80%. This preliminary draft is currently being submitted to the social partners. The modalities of these measures can therefore still change. […]
Last night, the Flemish government reached an agreement on the construction shift (or concrete stop) and the nitrogen issue. In the crocus agreement reached, the Flemish government adheres to the stricter nitrogen standards that were introduced in the ministerial instruction of 2 May 2021. In concrete terms, this means that the impact of ammonia emissions […]
Dual distribution refers to the situation whereby a supplier sells goods, not only to its independent distributors, but also (at a downstream-level) directly to end customers (by its own store or online), thereby competing with its independent distributors (who are not active on an upstream-level). A new “Block Exemption Regulation on Vertical Restraints” will enter […]
Since 26 November 2021, around 2.000 drivers and many more passengers will no longer be able to use the app UberX. This was decided by the Brussels Court of Appeal. In the meantime, a temporary emergency ordinance has been approved in view of a later definitive Brussels taxi reform so that the Uber drivers, under […]
Non-EEA nationals practising self-employed activities in Belgium must apply for a professional card, unless they can benefit from a legal exemption. Since 1 January 2022 a new and simplified application procedure has come into force in the Flemish region.[1] At the same time, the Flemish government has introduced a new exemption: subject to certain requirements being […]
Philippe Termote Insolvency and restructuring From his background as a Belgian bankruptcy receiver, Philippe Termote provides us with his view on distressed companies in Belgium and the trends he forecasts for the end of the COVID pandemic. Businesses across the world faced lockdowns, falling revenues and sales, unpaid bills and new ways of remote working for staff. […]