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… ➤
October 2026 - An employee who wants to work from home one day a week from now on: as an employer, do you have to agree to that without question? Not necessarily. Much depends on the arrangement under which your employee wants to work four-fifths of full-time hours. Regular part-time work, time credit, and thematic leave may… ➤
October 2026 - Working should pay off more. Based on that principle, the federal government is strengthening the tax work bonus. The measure takes effect starting with the 2027 tax year and therefore already applies to income earned in 2026. As a result, lower-wage employees in particular should have more take-home pay. ➤
October 2026 - Artificial intelligence writes texts, analyzes documents, and automates administrative tasks. But the same technology is also getting better and better at detecting and exploiting vulnerabilities in computer systems. Is this cause for panic? Not necessarily. But for business owners, it is certainly an additional reason to take cybersecurity seriously. ➤
October 2026 - As an entrepreneur, when closing out the fiscal year, you primarily focus on revenue, profit, and cash. However, your balance sheet total also deserves extra attention. That figure helps determine how much corporate social security contribution your company pays. And if you take action at the right time by the end of 2026… ➤
October 2026 - Working from home involves costs for both employees and employers. But if you manage an international team, you’ll have to deal with different tax rules. After all, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Germany each have their own amounts, conditions, and exemptions. In Belgium, employers can grant a flat-rate… ➤
October 2026 - Your self-employed business started as a way to earn extra income, but now the number of clients and projects is growing. You might even be earning more from it than you expected a few years ago. When does it make sense to leave your full-time job behind and become a full-time self-employed professional? ➤
October 2026 - The last quarter of 2026 is just around the corner. For business owners whose fiscal year aligns with the calendar year, this is a good time to start looking ahead to December 31. What do your projected results look like? Are your prepayments sufficient? Are there any investments still planned? And which invoices remain unpaid? ➤
October 2026 - Starting in 2027, there may be a general requirement in our country to objectively track working hours.
The exact rules haven’t been finalized yet, but as an SME business owner, you can already start reviewing existing agreements, time tracking systems, and administrative procedures. ➤
October 2026 - An inspection by the FPS Economy usually comes unexpectedly. Still, as an SME owner, you don’t need to lose sleep over it. If you regularly review your prices, business information, and website, you’re already well on your way. Do you think an inspection by the FPS Economy is mainly something that applies to large companies? ➤
October 2026 - Receiving an invoice via Peppol does not mean you must automatically accept it. Even with mandatory e-invoicing for businesses, it remains important to dispute errors or incorrect amounts quickly and correctly. As an SME business owner, remember the golden rule: dispute invoices in a timely manner, in writing, and in a verifiable way. ➤
September 2026 - Want to reward an employee for good performance or taking on extra responsibility? Your first thought is likely a higher gross salary. However, the net amount your employee actually takes home from such a raise is often much less than the amount you, as the employer, pay. It may therefore be worth considering other forms of compensation. ➤
September 2026 - You’ve been looking forward to your vacation for weeks, and then it happens: after two days, you get sick. In the past, that usually meant bad luck. A vacation day you spent sick was simply a vacation day lost. That has changed since January 1, 2024. If you become unable to work during your statutory vacation, you can make up those vacation days. There are, however, a few conditions attached. ➤
September 2026 - The minimum compensation that a company manager must receive for a small corporation to qualify for the reduced corporate income tax rate will be 51,000 EUR starting with the 2027 tax year. This amount applies to fiscal years ending in 2026 or spanning 2026–2027. In addition, the threshold will be indexed annually going forward. So be sure to schedule a tax review in… ➤
September 2026 - You accidentally pay for groceries with your company card. Or perhaps you intentionally use the business account for a purchase that has nothing to do with your business. Is that allowed? Paying with the business account isn’t the main issue in itself. The key question is how you subsequently handle that expense for accounting and tax purposes. An expense is tax-deductible if it meets the legal… ➤
September 2026 - Summer vacation is gradually coming to an end. Employees are returning, clients are picking up the pace again, and projects are getting back on track. For business owners, September is therefore a good time to refocus the organization. With clear priorities and effective staff scheduling, you can lay the foundation for a strong fall. ➤
September 2026 - Hopefully, your SME has a healthy cash position. This provides the necessary financial breathing room.
But leaving a lot of money sitting in a regular business account on a long-term basis also means that potential returns go untapped.
That’s why, as an entrepreneur, it’s a wise move to invest (some of) your excess cash. Which investment options are worth considering? ➤
September 2026 - Starting September 27, 2026, stricter rules regarding sustainability claims and the lifespan of products will take effect in the European Union.
The new law is intended to better protect consumers against greenwashing and practices that cause products to become obsolete more quickly. ➤
September 2026 - Starting in 2026, software developers can once again take advantage of the tax-friendly copyright regime. This once again offers SMEs in the IT sector and other companies with creative software profiles opportunities to structure compensation in a more tax-efficient manner. However, you must be careful to apply this regulation correctly. ➤
September 2026 - The federal government has developed a temporary energy support package that gives you, as an employer, more options to help offset your employees’ rising mobility costs. What changes should you be aware of? Two measures are particularly relevant for your SME: a temporary increase in the commuting allowance and an adjusted calculation of… ➤
September 2026 - A new phase of the European AI Act has been in effect since August 2, 2026. The regulations affect not only developers of AI systems but also virtually every Belgian company that uses artificial intelligence. The new transparency requirements, in particular, make a significant difference. If you’re an SME currently using AI for communication, customer… ➤
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