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… ➤
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. ➤
April 2026 - Belgium currently has around 1.37 million SMEs, accounting for more than 99% of all businesses. Yet there is a striking reality: in 2024, according to figures from Statbel and GraydonCreditsafe, more than 11,000 bankruptcies were declared — the highest number in years. In addition, many more companies cease… ➤
April 2026 - When a customer complains, you know where you stand. But far more often, the opposite happens: customers disappear without saying a word. No feedback, no explanation.
Just silence. For SMEs, this is an underestimated problem.
Because without a signal, there can be no course correction. ➤
April 2026 - Sending a quote often feels like the end of the process. In reality, it is just the start of a crucial phase. Because although there is interest, that does not mean a prospect will automatically become a customer. Many SMEs unknowingly miss out on opportunities at this stage. Not because their offer isn’t good, but because they fail to follow up. ➤
April 2026 - Late payments remain a structural challenge for many businesses. To enable businesses to take faster and more efficient action against unpaid (and undisputed) invoices, the legislature in our country introduced the procedure for the Recovery of Undisputed Debts (IOS) in 2016. Ten years on, this… ➤
April 2026 - On 6 March 2026, the federal government reached an agreement on a comprehensive pension reform in our country. This means the bill can now be submitted to parliament. If proceedings go according to plan, the new rules could come into force before the summer. The reform is extensive and has two clear objectives: keeping people in work… ➤
April 2026 - The Belgian VAT authorities are currently in the process of modernising the so-called VAT chain. A new phase of this modernisation will begin on 1 May 2026. The VAT chain encompasses the entire set of rules governing the declaration, payment, audit and refund of VAT. An initial series of changes already came into effect… ➤
April 2026 - Belgium now has more SMEs than ever. In 2024, there were 1.37 million small and medium-sized enterprises in operation. This record figure confirms that entrepreneurship is still alive and well in our country. However, there is also some less positive news: growth is slowing, more and more businesses are closing down, and the financial… ➤
April 2026 - Cycling is on the rise, remote working is here to stay, and cities are leading the way. These are some of the key findings from the latest federal commuting survey for 2024–2025. For twenty years now, the FPS Mobility has been systematically tracking how employees travel to and from work. As an SME entrepreneur, how do you align your company’s mobility policy with… ➤
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