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18/01/12

VAT administration updates its position on the VAT status of professional associations

The Belgian VAT administration has published a new circular letter1 on the scope of the VAT exemption2 of professional associations rendering certain…

13/01/12

FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE THIRD ENERGY PACKAGE

For Producers adapted balancing tariffs (correction factor up to 125 MWh) for new producers (i.e. having less than 5% of total production); new regul…

11/01/12

Nouveau régime TVA applicable aux notaires et huissiers de justice

Depuis le 1er janvier 2012, les prestations fournies par les notaires et huissiers de justice sont soumises à la TVA au taux de 21%. Dans un document …

10/01/12

The new European thresholds are published

Public procurement contract – New thresholds – European publication

10/01/12

A tenderer who, acting illegally, did not secure the contract in a tender issue has to prove damages in order …

Not getting the contract – call for tenders – proof of damage

09/01/12

Soil remediation is a public service contract

Public contract – Qualification ratione materiae – Soil remediation – Public service contract

07/01/12

Connecting Europe: the new EU core transport network

On 19 October 2011, the Commission adopted a proposal to transform the existing patchwork of European roads, railways, airports and canals into a unif…

07/01/12

European infringement proceedings against France and the UK over Channel tunnel

On 29 september, the Commission launched infringement proceedings against France and the UK over the Channel Tunnel regarding their failure to impleme…

07/01/12

Update of the list of the air carriers banned in the European Union

The European Commission released the latest update of the list of airlines prohibited from flying to or from any Member States of the European Union.

07/01/12

Aviation security: security scanners

The Commission adopts new rules regarding the use of security scanners at European airports.

06/01/12

New package of regulations on European ports in 2013

The European Commission pursues its plan of reviewing by 2013 the legislation applicable to port activities. The future set of measures should ensure …

06/01/12

Soil remediation is a public service contract

Public contract – Qualification ratione materiae – Soil remediation – Public service contract

06/01/12

Last minute – Modification of the Green Certificates regime for photovoltaic systems (PV systems)

Dans le Moniteur belge de ce 8 décembre 2011, a été publié l’arrêté du 24 décembre 2011 du Gouvernement wallon modifiant l’arrêté du Gouvernement Wall…

05/01/12

Declaration of general policy of Government Di Rupo: extracts (environment)

Voici les extraits significatifs de la déclaration de politique générale en matière d’environnement (les titres sont de la rédaction) :

05/01/12

Declaration of general policy of Government Di Rupo: extracts (energy)

Voici les extraits significatifs de la déclaration de politique générale en matière d’énergie (les titres sont de la rédaction) :

05/01/12

Declaration of general policy of Government Di Rupo: extracts (climate)

Voici les extraits significatifs de la déclaration de politique générale en matière de climat (les titres sont de la rédaction) :

05/01/12

Tarifs de l’énergie : actualités

Le 24 novembre 2011, la CREG a tout d’abord publié sur son site internet les rapports des consultations menées sur les projets d’arrêtés « méthodologi…

04/01/12

OGM – Conditions de suspension et d’interdictions de cession et de culture

Tirant les conséquences de l’arrêt de la Cour de Justice de l’Union européenne du 8 septembre 2011 dans les affaires jointes C - 58/10 à C - 68/10, le…

04/01/12

Letter of intent, offer or call option: an important choice when starting negotiations

Depending on the circumstances, a prospective purchaser will opt for a letter of intent or an offer ; he may also try obtain a call option from the ve…

03/01/12

Recent case law regarding the terms of a commercial lease

A recent decision of the Belgian Supreme Court brings to an end a controversy as to whether revision of the rent can be requested after tacit renewal …

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17/07/26

New European rules on consumer credit transposed into Belgian law

16/07/26

16/07/26

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

15/07/26

15/07/26

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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18/01/12

VAT administration updates its position on the VAT status of professional associations

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FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE THIRD ENERGY PACKAGE

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Nouveau régime TVA applicable aux notaires et huissiers de justice

10/01/12

The new European thresholds are published

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A tenderer who, acting illegally, did not secure the contract in a tender issue has to prove damages in order …

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Soil remediation is a public service contract

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Connecting Europe: the new EU core transport network

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European infringement proceedings against France and the UK over Channel tunnel

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Update of the list of the air carriers banned in the European Union

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Aviation security: security scanners

06/01/12

New package of regulations on European ports in 2013

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Soil remediation is a public service contract

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Last minute – Modification of the Green Certificates regime for photovoltaic systems (PV systems)

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Declaration of general policy of Government Di Rupo: extracts (environment)

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Declaration of general policy of Government Di Rupo: extracts (climate)

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OGM – Conditions de suspension et d’interdictions de cession et de culture

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Recent case law regarding the terms of a commercial lease