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25/03/26

Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Legal Traps Hiding in Your Dividend Distributions

Dividend distributions are not just a balance sheet process. There are rules that apply, and liability risks that come with it. In this Strelia Corpor…

19/03/26

When does financial distress close the door on prospectus exemptions in Belgium?

FSMA clarifies which restructuring and insolvency procedures prevent Belgian issuers from relying on prospectus exemptions under the EU Listing Act.

18/02/26

What rights do you have as a shareholder? A practical overview of voting rights, control and minority protecti…

You are a shareholder in a company. But what does that actually mean for your rights, your influence and your protection? The answer largely depends o…

28/01/26

Belgium adopts reform to simplify compliance obligations for listed companies

On 4 December 2025, the Belgian Parliament approved a bill simplifying the compliance framework applicable to Belgian listed companies. The new rules …

08/01/26

MiCAR licence applications finally available in Belgium

Since 30 December 2024, the EU’s Regulation 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets (“MiCAR”) has been fully applicable.

16/12/25

Legal Structures for Not‑for‑Profits in Belgium: Choosing the Right Vehicle with Confidence

The not‑for‑profit landscape in Belgium is vibrant, more diverse than ever, and professionalising fast. Whether you are launching a professional feder…

10/12/25

Navigating Unforeseen Circumstances in M&A: The Role of MAC Clauses and Hardship Doctrine

1. Imagine a Belgian tech company being acquired by a multinational, with the share purchase agreement (SPA) signed in January and closing scheduled f…

09/12/25

Will employees working from home trigger a PE? New commentaries from the OECD

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise in remote work has heightened the risk that companies may be deemed to have a permanent establishment (…

05/12/25

Belgium: Increase of the withholding tax on dividends – Does this reform really undermine the attractiveness o…

Despite the recent tax measures, single-person management companies remain a structurally attractive and operationally flexible model for organising p…

02/12/25

Personal securities that may affect the deal

In acquisitions, personal securities provided by shareholders or directors play an important role, such as guarantees, comfort letters and letters of …

02/12/25

Bericht van minnelijke schuldbemiddeling vanaf 19 januari 2026 operationeel

Het bericht van minnelijke schuldbemiddeling kadert in de wet ter bestrijding van overmatige schuldenlast. Het doel is om transparantie en rechtszeker…

12/11/25

Waarom een arbitragebeding opnemen in uw algemene voorwaarden?

Een gerechtelijke procedure kan soms langdurig, onzeker, prijzig en lastig zijn. Er bestaan echter alternatieven, zoals arbitrage.

11/11/25

Simplified side stream mergers – new law clears hurdles for ‘real’ tax neutrality

On 16 June 2023, the ‘simplified side stream merger’ (vereenvoudigde zusterfusie / fusion simplifiée entre soeurs) was introduced in the Code of Compa…

22/10/25

Simplifying Rules for Listed Companies

Belgium proposes a draft law to simplify disclosure, marketing, and meeting rules for listed companies, aligning with EU standards.

10/10/25

Buyer Beware: Don’t Pay Twice for the Business

In order to make a transfer of a business (“handelszaak”/“fonds de commerce”) opposable against the tax and social security authorities, one should no…

29/09/25

Profit distribution and distribution in BV/SRL and NV/SA: Important rules and restrictions

A company is formed for at least the objective of making profits and distributing them to its shareholders at some point. The rules on profit allocati…

18/07/25

EU Listing Act | Key Changes to the Market Abuse Regulation

On 8 October 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted the Listing Act, a legislative initiative designed to enhance the attractiveness and acce…

02/07/25

Making Financial Services More Accessible

On 17 April 2019, the EU legislator adopted Directive 2019/882 on the accessibility requirements for products and services (the “Accessibility Act”) t…

08/06/25

Multiple Voting Shares in Belgian Listed Companies – Reform Proposal Published

A working group of academics and experts within the Belgian Centre for Company Law seized this opportunity to prepare a detailed proposal for the tran…

04/06/25

Entreprise : louer une boîte aux lettres, est-ce légal ?

Location de boîte aux lettres pour les entreprises : une solution flexible, mais réglementée Pourquoi louer une boîte aux lettres ?

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Flanders advances pay‑transparency transposition for the public sector

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Universités d’hiver 2026 - les inscriptions sont ouvertes

14/08/25

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Legal tech company Afriwise acquires LawExplorer and boosts regulatory intelligence in Africa

30/06/26

Verdere digitalisering van het vennootschapsrecht

15/04/26

The EU Inc.: the European Commission's proposal for a 28th c…

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25/03/26

Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Legal Traps Hiding in Your Dividend Distributions

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When does financial distress close the door on prospectus exemptions in Belgium?

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28/01/26

Belgium adopts reform to simplify compliance obligations for listed companies

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MiCAR licence applications finally available in Belgium

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Legal Structures for Not‑for‑Profits in Belgium: Choosing the Right Vehicle with Confidence

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Navigating Unforeseen Circumstances in M&A: The Role of MAC Clauses and Hardship Doctrine

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Will employees working from home trigger a PE? New commentaries from the OECD

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Belgium: Increase of the withholding tax on dividends – Does this reform really undermine the attractiveness o…

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Personal securities that may affect the deal

02/12/25

Bericht van minnelijke schuldbemiddeling vanaf 19 januari 2026 operationeel

12/11/25

Waarom een arbitragebeding opnemen in uw algemene voorwaarden?

11/11/25

Simplified side stream mergers – new law clears hurdles for ‘real’ tax neutrality

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Simplifying Rules for Listed Companies

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Buyer Beware: Don’t Pay Twice for the Business

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Profit distribution and distribution in BV/SRL and NV/SA: Important rules and restrictions

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EU Listing Act | Key Changes to the Market Abuse Regulation

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Making Financial Services More Accessible

08/06/25

Multiple Voting Shares in Belgian Listed Companies – Reform Proposal Published

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Entreprise : louer une boîte aux lettres, est-ce légal ?