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09/09/13

Press offence: update by the Belgian Supreme Court

Although the Belgian legislators initially provided that the expression of opinions which are punishable can only be qualified as a press offence when…

06/09/13

Eenmaking statuut arbeiders-bedienden: afschaffing carensdag

Zoals aangekondigd in onze vorige nieuwsbrief van 12 juli 2013, vervolgen we in deze editie de bespreking van het compromisvoorstel dat op 5 juli 2013…

06/09/13

The legal limits of tax inspections: where to draw the line?

In its efforts to further reduce tax fraud, the federal government has increased the number of tax inspections, as it had previously announced. It is …

05/09/13

Belgium: The Twin Peaks II Reform

On 30 July 2013 the Belgian Parliament passed new legislation (the "Act") to improve the protection of users of financial products and services and th…

05/09/13

New co-ownership law: bylaw adaptation deadline extended further

The deadline to prepare the adaptation of the bylaws and submit it to the general meeting of co-owners for approval is extended further.

05/09/13

Reimbursement of Belgian withholding tax for foreign investment companies

Following recent European case law judging the tax treatment that applies in Belgium to foreign investment companies as discriminatory, the administra…

04/09/13

New Food Regulation published today: 3 more health claims authorised

These functional health claims relate to the effects of: 1. ‘toothkind' drinks, which contribute to maintain tooth mineralisation compared to soft dri…

04/09/13

Update on notional interest deduction

The notional interest deduction has been modified by two important tax measures entered into force as from tax year 2013: the limitation of the notion…

03/09/13

Provision of services: operative event and chargeability of VAT

Since 1 January 2013, the mere issue of an invoice no longer makes the tax due. The new regulations significantly modify the financing of VAT collecte…

02/09/13

Legislation of the Flemish community with regard to use of language: illegal or only in certain situations?

In its decision of 16 April 2013, the European Court of Justice ruled that the Decree of the Flemish Community infringes the principle of free movemen…

30/08/13

Termination indemnities no longer exempt from social security contributions

Within the framework of the combat against social fraud, the council of ministers recently approved a royal decree subjecting indemnities paid at empl…

30/08/13

Meeting the requirements for claiming unemployment benefits with employer’s contribution (previously “early re…

The gradual tightening of the conditions for claiming unemployment benefits with employer’s contribution implies that some employees will fulfil these…

29/08/13

New step in pension reform: harmonisation of pension bonus

Given the ageing population, the government has undertaken to reform the pension system. On 1 March, it was decided to harmonise the pension bonus sys…

28/08/13

Obligation to hire interns for employers in the private sector

As of 1 January 2013, all private sector employers, regardless of the number of workers they employ, have to hire a minimum number of interns on a yea…

28/08/13

Obligation to hire interns for employers in the private sector

As of 1 January 2013, all private sector employers, regardless of the number of workers they employ, have to hire a minimum number of interns on a yea…

27/08/13

Unilateral modification of function and implicit breach of contract: a risk for both parties

An employer who unilaterally changes the function of an employee risks being ordered to pay an indemnity in lieu of notice. Nevertheless, the employee…

26/08/13

Intellectual rights according to the new legal provisions about public procurements

Intellectual rights in public procurements – ownership – enforceability – funding

23/08/13

Upcoming reform of the Belgian Overseas Social Security regime

You may have heard that the Belgian Overseas Social Security Office’s regime (“OSSO”) is up for some changes. After earlier study, the Belgian Governm…

23/08/13

The advances

Public procurement – General terms of payment – Before executed and accepted service – Advances

22/08/13

New regulation concerning caution

Public procurement – Execution – Caution

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New European rules on consumer credit transposed into Belgian law

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White collar and investigations partner Isabelle De Smedt joins Dentons’ Litigation practice in…

15/07/26

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European Union: New UBO Rules Come into Force

17/07/26

The three-times-rent rule holds: Council of State clarifies …

16/07/26

New notification obligation for automatic renewals also affe…

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09/09/13

Press offence: update by the Belgian Supreme Court

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Belgium: The Twin Peaks II Reform

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New co-ownership law: bylaw adaptation deadline extended further

05/09/13

Reimbursement of Belgian withholding tax for foreign investment companies

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New Food Regulation published today: 3 more health claims authorised

04/09/13

Update on notional interest deduction

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Provision of services: operative event and chargeability of VAT

02/09/13

Legislation of the Flemish community with regard to use of language: illegal or only in certain situations?

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Termination indemnities no longer exempt from social security contributions

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Meeting the requirements for claiming unemployment benefits with employer’s contribution (previously “early re…

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New step in pension reform: harmonisation of pension bonus

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Obligation to hire interns for employers in the private sector

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Unilateral modification of function and implicit breach of contract: a risk for both parties

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Upcoming reform of the Belgian Overseas Social Security regime

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