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Seven new partners appointed across key practice areas

The cohort of seven new partners brings complementary strengths in litigation, tax structuring, transfer pricing, real estate, fund finance and M&A. Together, they enhance our …

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Belgian merger control reviews impact M&A timelines

The Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) has, for the first time, published an overview of its merger control enforcement activities. It tells a story of how several organizational …

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Migratie griffierekeningen naar BNP Paribas Fortis

De rekeningen van de federale overheid - waaronder de griffierekeningen van de hoven en rechtbanken - migreren in het weekend van 13 en 14 december 2025 van Bpost naar BNP Paribas …

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05/12/25
Belgium: Increase of the withholding tax on dividends – Does…

Despite the recent tax measures, single-person management companies remain …

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Belgium: Recording working time to become mandatory for Belg…

On 27 November 2025, it was announced that the recent budgetary agreement o…

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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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Instant Payments Regulation Published in the Official Journal!

In a previous e-zine, we discussed a Commission proposal (the Proposal) to accelerate the rollout of instant payments. Yesterday 19 March 2024, the ad…

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New guidelines for the Belgian rules on foreign direct investment

Since 1 July 2023, the Belgian rules on the screening of foreign direct investments (“FDI”) have been in force. As the decisions of the Interfederal S…

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Is een eenvoudige publicatie van een belastingreglement op een website rechtsgeldig?

De rechtsgeldige publicatie van een belastingreglement blijft brandend actueel. Dit blijkt alleen al uit recente rechtspraak van zowel het Hof van Cas…

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The EU AI Act and Obligations for Companies Operating in the European Union

In an era where regulatory landscapes are rapidly evolving, companies with a footprint in the European Union must stay vigilant and adaptable. The EU …

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Franchisors get ready: on 1 September 2024 the new Belgian Act on pre-contractual information documentation ta…

The Belgian Act on precontractual information obligations in commercial cooperation agreements included in Book X of the Belgian Code of Economic Law …

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Navigating the AI Act: legal insights and analysis

The rapid development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI), its increasing use in almost any aspect of our lives and the new regulatory fram…

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Key changes and implications in Belgian tort law

On 1 February 2024, the Belgian Parliament approved a new Book 6 of the Civil Code, which introduces significant changes to the country's tort liabili…

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New Law on The Transfer of Significant Assets in Listed Companies

With the Act of 27 March 2024 (the Act), the Belgian legislator introduces, among others, a shareholder approval requirement for transfers of signific…

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Revised European Commission Notice on the definition of the relevant market for the purposes of Union competit…

On 8 February 2024, the Commission adopted its revised Notice on the definition of the relevant market for the purposes of Union competition law. The …

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The cumulation of compensation for pregnancy protection and compensation for discrimination

The cumulation of compensation for pregnancy protection and compensation for discrimination in the case of dismissal of a pregnant and sick employee: …

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A New European Commission Proposal on Foreign Direct Investment Screening: Towards Greater Harmonization?

On June 20, 2023, the European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy published a Joint Communication on the E…

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Sinds 1 april 2024: geen outplacementaanbod, wel verplichte kennisgeving en 1.800 EUR aan TNW-fonds voor werkg…

Een werkgever die de arbeidsovereenkomst van een werknemer wenst te beëindigen wegens medische overmacht (dus zonder opzeggingstermijn of de betaling …

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Een ontslag in de overheidssector motiveren binnenkort verplicht

Onlangs is de wet tot motivering van ontslag en kennelijk onredelijk ontslag van contractuele werknemers in de overheidssector in het Belgisch Staatsb…

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Transmission obligatoire concernant les marchés publics : êtes-vous prêts pour le 15 mars 2024?

Pour le 15 mars 2024 au plus tard, les adjudicateurs sont tenus de transmettre certaines données statistiques sur les marchés publics qu'ils ont attri…

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Hospital mergers no longer subject to the Belgian Competition Authority’s prior review

For the past five years there has been an ongoing battle between the Belgian Competition Authority (“BCA”) and the legislator about the BCA’s competen…

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Greenwashing and consumer protection: new European and Belgian rules ahead

In an era where environmental consciousness is at the forefront of global concerns, consumers are increasingly looking for products and services that …

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Practical guidance on how to assess the existence of aid for risk financing measures

On 26 January 2024, the Commission adopted practical guidance for Member States on assessing the existence of State aid for measures aimed at facilita…

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Belgische fiscus (opnieuw) veroordeeld wegens dubbele belasting van Franse dividenden

Dans deux arrêts récents, la Cour de cassation a rendu une décision importante en faveur des investisseurs privés qui détiennent des actions française…

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Bescherming van verenigingen van mede-eigenaars tegen oneerlijke bedingen

De wet houdende diverse bepalingen inzake Economie is op 9 februari 2024 goedgekeurd door de Kamer van volksvertegenwoordigers en gepubliceerd op 21 m…

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Prix de transfert : quand de simples opérations intragroupe tournent au cauchemar…

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