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10/09/26
10/09/26
European Commission publishes official proposal for new Public Procurement Regulation

Following the leaked draft, the European Commission has now officially unveiled its proposal for a new Public Procurement Regulation. The proposal seeks to simplify procurement pro…

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10/09/26
10/09/26
Un développement majeur pour les avocats en matière de lutte contre le blanchiment

Dans La Tribune n°294, AVOCATS.BE (O.B.F.G.) annonce le lancement prochain d’une plateforme électronique antiblanchiment pour les avocats belges, inspirée du modèle luxembourgeois,…

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09/09/26
09/09/26
Greenwashing : quand le droit s’invite dans votre stratégie marketing

En vue de dissuader les entreprises de recourir au « greenwashing » ou « écoblanchiment » – soit la stratégie visant à donner l’impression trompeuse qu’un produ…

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09/09/26
Wanneer is jouw recruitment AI-tool een high risk systeem?

Op basis van de concept guidelines van de Europese Commissie over high risk…

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09/09/26
Antwerp Enterprise Court holds that disputes concerning the …

In a judgment of 26 June 2026, the Antwerp Enterprise Court confirmed that …

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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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13/08/26
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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13/08/26
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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12/08/26
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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11/08/26
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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11/08/26
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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10/08/26
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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10/08/26
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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06/08/26
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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06/08/26
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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06/08/26
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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04/08/26
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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03/08/26
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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03/08/26
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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31/07/26
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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29/07/26
The end of the EUR 150 customs duty exemption: the European Union introduces a flat-rate EUR 3 duty on small p…

Since 1 July 2026, low-value imports from third countries have been subject to a new customs regime. Council Regulation (EU) 2026/382 abolishes the cu…

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28/07/26
Disclosure obligations for interactive AI?

The EU AI Act's transparency obligations for interactive AI systems take effect on 2 August 2026. In this second instalment of our AI & Transparen…

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28/07/26
Early draft sheds light on the EU's planned procurement reform

A leaked draft of the European Commission's proposed Public Procurement Regulation reveals a sweeping reform of public procurement law.

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28/07/26
DPO : un rôle clé face aux défis combinés du Règlement IA et du RGPD

IA + RGPD : le DPO en première ligne. Risques juridiques, nouvelles obligations, évolutions à venir… êtes-vous vraiment prêt ?

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27/07/26
The AI Act's Transparency Obligations: Rules, Scope and Timeline

On 20 July 2026, the European Commission adopted guidelines on the transparency obligations for certain AI systems under Article 50 of the AI Act. The…

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27/07/26
Circular letter on the new Belgian capital gains tax on financial assets

On 22 July 2026, the Belgian tax authorities published Circular 2026/C/74, giving detailed guidance on the new capital gains tax on financial assets i…

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