In many articles where experts present their country and services through various topics in their comfort zone, one often finds that it is about tax benefits, social benefits, subsidies and so on, and always for prosperous companies that must be able to allocate their profits as profitably as possible after the lowest possible taxation of […]
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Yves Lecot
General Manager, Comptafid Benelux NV
The energy and time that an entrepreneur dedicates to developing their company will generally result in an increase in its value. This value will constitute an asset of their estate and will generate in some countries a significant tax burden in case of death. Belgium differs from other countries by the low taxation of donations […]
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Sébastien Watelet
Partner, Law Tax
A welcoming investment climate Belgium has a long-standing tradition of welcoming foreign investment. Its strategic location, state-of-the-art transport infrastructure, highly productive and skilled workforce and many government incentives (e.g. attractive tax regime and subsidies) are just few of its selling points and secure its reputation as a centre of knowledge and innovation. Belgium has established […]
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Steven De Schrijver
Partner, Astrea
Belgium is known to the world as the country of choice for its quality of life and high level of prosperity. Located in the heart of Europe, surrounded by the cities of Paris, London, Amsterdam, Bonn and Luxembourg, Brussels (capital of Belgium) has a lot to offer. A high degree of prosperity also has a […]
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Yves Lecot
General Manager, Comptafid Benelux NV
On 6 May 2021, the Belgian Competition Authority (“BCA”) issued its decision against Caudalie and fined it for imposing resale prices upon and limiting the active and passive sales of its distributors. Next to the decision’s substantial assessment of the competition law infringements, the BCA also addressed two procedural issues raised concerning the BCA Prosecutor […]
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Lieven Peeters
Partner, ALTIUS
On 9 July 2021, the European Commission (“Commission”) published a draft version of its revised Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and the related Vertical Guidelines. The Commission’s current Vertical Block Exemption Regulation No 330/2010 of 20 April 2010 (“VBER”) and the Commission’s Guidelines on Vertical Restraints ( “VG”) will expire on 31 May 2022, and the […]
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Lieven Peeters
Partner, ALTIUS
Since the 6th State reform, the 3 Regions have become competent to compensate self-employed workers, who suffer from public works nuisances[1]. That said, the previous federal rule has been repealed by the 3 Regions[2]. Obviously, the conditions for granting as well as the amount of the compensation will rely on the undertaking’s geopgraphical position. The […]
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Joost Peeters
Partner, STUDIO | LEGALE
34,000,000 euros.1 That is the total amount that phishers were able to steal in the year 2020. What is phishing and how do these cybercriminals operate? Will I get my money back if I am scammed and how do I recognize fake emails? An overview. Phishing? Phishing is a form of cybercrime in which the […]
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Joost Peeters
Partner, STUDIO | LEGALE
The Belgian chapter to International Comparative Legal Guides – Technology Sourcing 2021, 1st edition, 14 July 2021 The guide ICLG – Technology Sourcing Laws and Regulations, which is divided into Question and Answer Chapters by country, covers common issues in technology sourcing, including issues relating to procurement processes, dispute resolution procedures, intellectual property rights, data […]
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Steven De Schrijver
Partner, Astrea
The Belgian chapter to Global Legal Insights – AI, Machine Learning & Big Data 2021, Third Edition. This chapter intends to touch upon a number of legal subjects concerning AI, machine learning and big data, focusing primarily on the Belgian point of view thereof. As Belgium is a member of the European Union and adopts […]
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Steven De Schrijver
Partner, Astrea
