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16/06/26

Cryptowinsten verzilveren in 2026: aandachtspunten voor uw relatie met de financiële instelling en de interfer…

Wilt u als investeerder cryptowinsten naar een Belgische bankrekening overschrijven? Dan komt u vandaag de dag in een complex speelveld terecht. Enerz…

01/06/26

AML Playbook: EU Edition #1 — the new EU AML/CTF package

A&O Shearman launches a multi-part EU AML/CTF playbook with this overview of the AML Package adopted on 24 April 2024 and largely entering into fo…

22/05/26

Bestuurder én uitvoeringsagent: bent u nog beschermd tegen persoonlijke claims?

Sinds 1 januari 2025 schrapt Boek 6 BW het samenloopverbod en de quasi-immuniteit van de uitvoeringsagent: bestuurders die ook operationeel meedraaien…

01/05/26

The new EU Directive 2026/799 harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law

On 1 April 2026 the EU published Directive 2026/799 (Insolvency III), introducing minimum harmonisation across six areas: avoidance actions, asset tra…

23/04/26

Meerwaardebelasting zet maatschappen onder druk: wat betekent dit voor uw familiebedrijf en voor uw management…

De wet tot invoering van een meerwaardebelasting op financiële activa werd op 21 april 2026 gepubliceerd in het Belgisch Staatsblad en treft ook maats…

15/04/26

The EU Inc.: the European Commission's proposal for a 28th corporate regime

On 18 March 2026, the European Commission launched a remarkable proposal: the introduction of a new European corporate form under the name "EU Inc.". …

10/04/26

Omnibus I Package – Preliminary draft bill already to exempt certain “first wave” companies from sustainabilit…

On 27 March 2026, the Council of Ministers approved a preliminary draft bill aimed at partially transposing the Omnibus I Directive into Belgian law. …

03/04/26

The New EU AML Legislation: What it means for the UBO identification and registration of Belgian Companies

On May 31, 2024 the European Union adopted the so called “EU AML Package” that will change the rules for UBO identification and registration of legal …

30/03/26

Phishing en bankfraude: moet de bank altijd eerst terugbetalen?

Phishing en andere vormen van online bankfraude blijven sterk toenemen. Phishing is een verzamelnaam voor digitale oplichting waarbij criminelen via e…

30/03/26

Antwerp Court of Appeal confirms limits of tax abuse provisions in share deals

In its judgment of 3 February 2026, the Antwerp Court of Appeal provided important guidance on the application of Belgian anti-abuse rules to share de…

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 …

15/01/26

Flanders advances pay‑transparency transposition for the public sector

The Flemish Government approved a draft decree to partially implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive (EU 2023/970) for the Flemish public sector, t…

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.

26/12/25

Belgium’s comprehensive capital gains tax changes: key updates and implications starting January 2026

Capital gains on financial assets will become taxable as of January 1,2026. We have summed up and updated below how this capital gain tax (CGT) will w…

24/12/25

EU Retail Investment Strategy: Political Agreement – Key Points and Implications for EU and non-EU Firms

The EU Parliament and Council have reached a political agreement on an updated Retail Investment Strategy (RIS) package. This has followed on from the…

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…

13/08/26

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De maatschap en de nieuwe meerwaardebelasting: de rulingcommissie brengt goed nieuws voor de ve…

15/07/26

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European Union: New UBO Rules Come into Force

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15/06/26

Belgium: Ruling Commission Formalises Reinvestment Commitment for Pre-Sale Carve-Outs

17/07/26

New European rules on consumer credit transposed into Belgia…

30/06/26

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16/06/26

Cryptowinsten verzilveren in 2026: aandachtspunten voor uw relatie met de financiële instelling en de interfer…

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AML Playbook: EU Edition #1 — the new EU AML/CTF package

22/05/26

Bestuurder én uitvoeringsagent: bent u nog beschermd tegen persoonlijke claims?

01/05/26

The new EU Directive 2026/799 harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law

23/04/26

Meerwaardebelasting zet maatschappen onder druk: wat betekent dit voor uw familiebedrijf en voor uw management…

15/04/26

The EU Inc.: the European Commission's proposal for a 28th corporate regime

10/04/26

Omnibus I Package – Preliminary draft bill already to exempt certain “first wave” companies from sustainabilit…

03/04/26

The New EU AML Legislation: What it means for the UBO identification and registration of Belgian Companies

30/03/26

Phishing en bankfraude: moet de bank altijd eerst terugbetalen?

30/03/26

Antwerp Court of Appeal confirms limits of tax abuse provisions in share deals

25/03/26

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

19/03/26

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

18/02/26

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

28/01/26

Belgium adopts reform to simplify compliance obligations for listed companies

15/01/26

Flanders advances pay‑transparency transposition for the public sector

08/01/26

MiCAR licence applications finally available in Belgium

26/12/25

Belgium’s comprehensive capital gains tax changes: key updates and implications starting January 2026

24/12/25

EU Retail Investment Strategy: Political Agreement – Key Points and Implications for EU and non-EU Firms

16/12/25

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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