February 2024 - Inventory management costs money. But those who are smart in the warehouse can reap commercial benefits from it. In Belgium, the cost of stock for the average SME is estimated at 15 to 20 per cent of the financial value of the stock. Yet, the stock is indispensable in many cases. For three reasons: Fast delivery increases your service. ➤
February 2024 - Whatever business you are in, at the end of the financial year, only one thing counts: the amount below the line. The financial management of your business, therefore, deserves full attention. An ERP system brings insight into your data and figures. The basis of sound financial management is up-to-date accounting. An ERP… ➤
February 2024 - The start of a new year always has a number of tax novelties in store. In 2024, too, you can expect a number of changes in corporate tax. Which changes should you take into account?
Statutory filing deadlines
As is its annual custom, the FPS Finance informs taxpayers of the tax... ➤
February 2024 - In 2024, you should consider some new HR measures for employers and employees. In this article, we list some of the critical changes.
Extension of date for presentation of purchasing power premium
Through the RD of 23 April 2023 on the purchasing power premium, well-performing companies can grant a one-off purchasing power premium… ➤
February 2024 - Until the tax year 2023, non-profit organisations, international not-for-profit organisations (NPOs) and private foundations were subject to a 0.17% tax on the value of their assets (albeit with an exemption of a first tranche of EUR 25,000 of assets). Since 1 January 2024, a reformed rate… ➤
June 2026 - Many employers prepare thoroughly for salary discussions. They have a clear compensation policy, benchmark against the market, and a detailed pay structure. Yet, discussions about pay often prove more difficult than expected. Not because the numbers are off, but because employees rarely talk solely about money… ➤
June 2026 - Communication between businesses and the government is becoming increasingly digital. A key tool in this process is e-Box Enterprise: your company’s secure digital mailbox. Via e-Box Enterprise, you receive official communications from Belgian government departments in one central location. ➤
June 2026 - Few business owners look forward to a tax audit. The prospect of someone coming to check your accounts often causes anxiety and uncertainty. However, a tax audit does not necessarily have to be cause for alarm. For many SMEs, it is a routine check in which the tax authorities verify that tax… ➤
June 2026 - When an employee leaves, many business owners immediately think of the cost of finding a replacement. Posting a job opening, conducting interviews, and training someone—all of that takes time and money.
But the real impact of employee turnover often goes far beyond that.
Especially in SMEs, the departure of a single employee is quickly felt. ➤
June 2026 - Many entrepreneurs invest time in their product, service, or network, but pay surprisingly little attention to their online reputation. Yet today, reviews, Google search results, and social media often determine a potential customer’s trust even before an initial conversation takes place. For potential customers, a business relationship usually… ➤
June 2026 - Financial difficulties are not uncommon for many SMEs. A temporary dip in revenue, late payments, or rising costs can create significant pressure. However, if that pressure becomes too great, it does not necessarily have to lead to bankruptcy. The judicial reorganization process offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to restructure… ➤
May 2026 - Good news for the self-employed who want to save for their pension in a tax-efficient way. The De Wever government is relaxing the rules for the Voluntary Supplementary Pension for the Self-Employed, better known as the VAPZ. Benefits in the event of incapacity for work are also set to increase. ➤
May 2026 - As an SME, do you want to invest in growth, machinery, or additional working capital? If so, you’ll likely end up applying for a bank loan.
But such an application isn’t approved just like that. Banks review your application from various angles to assess whether your company can repay the loan properly.
What criteria are used? ➤
May 2026 - As an SME manager, you probably often wonder: how can I withdraw funds from my company in a tax-efficient way? Stock options—often in the form of warrants—have long been considered an attractive alternative to traditional compensation or dividends. But new rules have been in effect since early 2026. ➤
May 2026 - Are you an SME business owner looking for ways to grow your wealth beyond traditional avenues like publicly traded stocks or mutual funds? A lesser-known but particularly interesting option is investing directly in Belgian startups. In addition to the potential return, this approach also offers an attractive tax benefit, making it particularly relevant for... ➤
May 2026 - Estimated tax payments help your company avoid a tax increase. But what should you do if you’ve overpaid?
There are four dates on which you can make an advance payment:
April 10, July 10, October 12, and December 21, 2026.
These advance payments entitle you to tax reductions of 9%, 7.5%, 6%, and 4.5%, respectively. ➤
May 2026 - Since March 1, 2026, the flat-rate daily allowances for domestic business trips have risen slightly once again. For your SME, this is no minor detail: this scheme remains an attractive and administratively simple way to reimburse expenses, both for employees and for directors. But if you want to take full advantage of this system… ➤
May 2026 - Spring is here, and so are the First Communion celebrations. But what exactly is the policy on short-term leave? How many days of leave are your employees entitled to for a First Communion ceremony? What about the First Communion or the spring celebration? And what if the ceremony falls on a Sunday? ➤
May 2026 - Since April 1, 2026, companies have been given greater flexibility to handle peaks in workload. The number of voluntary overtime hours has been structurally increased to 360 hours per calendar year per employee. This is a significant expansion compared to the previous regulation, so it is important to fully understand what… ➤
May 2026 - The professional association of accountants KVABB and the organization for the self-employed NSZ are once again calling for a postponement of the mandatory introduction of electronic invoicing via Peppol. According to them, the government itself is not ready either. Nevertheless, the office of… ➤
April 2026 - Not every client is a good one. Some partnerships start off promisingly, but end up causing frustration, extra work and arguments over money. What’s striking is that the warning signs are often there right from the start, but they’re simply not taken seriously enough. An initial meeting where expectations remain vague may seem harmless. ➤
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