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Building on a Residual Plot? New Rules Make It Easier from 20 August 2026

From 20 August 2026, new Flemish rules make it easier to develop small and residual plots in residential reserve areas.

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Belgian Supreme Court reshapes the social security treatment of RSUs

On 29 June 2026, the Belgian Supreme Court (Cour de cassation / Hof van cassatie, S.24.0021.N) issued an important judgment on Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) granted by a foreign …

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Belgium's New Capital Gains Tax: What It Means for Private Equity

On 2 April 2026 the Belgian Parliament adopted a general capital gains tax on financial assets, applying retroactively from 1 January 2026. It targets individuals rather than compa…

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Belgium – Multi-year personal income tax reform affects empl…

Belgium is implementing a multi-year tax reform, with the latest measures i…

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Comment assurer la transparence exigée par l’IA Act et le RG…

La transparence IA – RGPD est au cœur des obligations qui pèsent sur les en…

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Each day we publish several articles written by legal and tax specialists from law firms, notaries offices, the legal departments from payroll agencies and tax consultants.

It is the perfect way for lawyers at the Bar, in-house counsel, barristers, solicitors, notaries, bailiffs, paralegals and any other legal professional with an interest in Belgian and European law to keep informed of new legislative initiatives, case law, legal doctrine and all other legal developments on the Belgian legal scene!

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Digital platforms are redefining package travel liability

Package travel liability used to follow the label a business gave itself — organiser, retailer or intermediary. As travellers book flights, hotels, tr…

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Belgium Transposes the EmpCo Directive: Consumer Law Gets Tougher on Greenwashing

Belgium has adopted the act of 22 July 2026 transposing the EU Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, amending Books I, VI and XV…

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Development of digital legislation in Europe: focus on cybersecurity

Loyens & Loeff's Quoted 172 maps the three pillars of EU cybersecurity regulation — NIS2 for critical sectors, DORA for financial entities and the…

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Belgium moves to transpose new Product Liability Directive

Belgium has taken its first formal step towards implementing the new Product Liability Directive, with the Federal Government approving a preliminary …

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EGDF 2026 · Clôture des inscriptions le 18 août · Dernières places

Les inscriptions aux États Généraux du Droit de la Famille du 10 septembre 2026 se clôturent le mardi 18 août à 23h. Près de 500 participants sont déj…

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PKF BOFIDI Legal Doubles Employment and Social Security Law Practice

PKF BOFIDI Legal is strengthening its employment and social security law practice with the arrival of employment law specialist Filip Tilleman and his…

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Unfair terms and a business's restitution claim: when does the limitation period begin?

Where a consumer contract is declared void on the grounds of unfair terms, both the consumer and the trader may seek restitution of everything they ha…

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

De maatschap is een vennootschapsvorm zonder rechtspersoonlijkheid die vaak wordt gebruikt in het kader van de vermogens- en successieplanning, veelal…

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Landmark Court of Cassation judgment on social security treatment of benefits granted by parent company

In a judgment of 29 June 2026, the Court of Cassation (again) ruled on whether Belgian social security contributions are due on restricted stock units…

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Na E-facturatie volgt E-rapportering: België zet volgende stap in digitalisering van btw-landschap

Sinds 1 januari 2026 zijn de meeste Belgische btw-plichtige ondernemingen verplicht om voor binnenlandse B2B-transacties gestructureerde elektronische…

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Een nieuwe verkeersovertreding binnen 3 jaar? Let op voor de gekruiste recidive.

Veel bestuurders gaan ervan uit dat elke verkeersovertreding op zichzelf wordt beoordeeld. Dat is echter niet altijd het geval. De Wegverkeerswet voor…

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Two significant new notice period rules under Belgian Employment Law

Two reforms reshape Belgian notice periods: a uniform one-week notice period during the first six months of employment, in force since 1 August 2026, …

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Despite the Introduction of a Capital Gains Tax, Belgium Remains Attractive for Substantial Shareholders

The new capital gains tax, owing to a significant exemption, relatively low rates and the absence of retroactive effect, should not turn Belgium into …

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Software copyright tax regime returns in Belgium in 2026

Since 2026, software is once again eligible for tax-advantaged copyright royalties in Belgium. What are the benefits and conditions for the IT sector?…

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Does the EU Cyber Resilience Act apply to your product? Scope, definitions and the product classification syst…

The EU Cyber Resilience Act entered into force on 10 December 2024 and applies in full from 11 December 2027, with reporting duties from 11 September …

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Belgian Supreme Court clarifies: stock options granted by a parent company can qualify as remuneration

In a ruling of 29 June 2026, the Belgian Court of Cassation held that Restricted Stock Units granted by a US parent company to employees of Belgian su…

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AI rules are changing again: what does this mean for your organisation?

The European regulatory framework for AI continues to evolve. With the new AI Omnibus, organisations are being granted additional time to prepare for …

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What should my contract say about AI? Protection vs operational reality

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a standalone product. For many organisations, it has become embedded in the day-to-day delivery of services,…

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Dentons Brussels launches new Employment and Labor practice with the arrival of partner Christophe Delmarcelle…

Dentons announced on August 3, 2026 that Christophe Delmarcelle has joined its Brussels office as Partner in the Employment and Labor practice, which …

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Changes with respect to notice periods. Shorter notice periods for employees with less than six months of seni…

A new Act reduces the notice periods for employees with less than six months of seniority to one week. It applies both to dismissal by the employer an…

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