Q1 - 2026

Flemish government simplifies and harmonises rules for VLAIO support

Flemish government simplifies and harmonises rules for VLAIO support

January 2026 - The Flemish government is thoroughly reforming the rules governing VLAIO support. It has one clear objective: greater simplicity, uniformity and legal certainty for companies and research institutions that apply for subsidies. The new rules came into force on 1 October 2025 and apply to a wide range of support measures. ➤

New business models in 2026: how to keep your business relevant in the new year

New business models in 2026: how to keep your business relevant in the new year

January 2026 - The way businesses create value is changing rapidly. Digitalisation, rising costs and changing customer expectations are forcing entrepreneurs to take a critical look at how they organise and market their offerings. It is therefore also important for SMEs to think about future-proof business models. ➤

Doing business in uncertain times: how to make your SME more resilient

Doing business in uncertain times: how to make your SME more resilient

January 2026 - Resilient entrepreneurship does not mean that you can predict every storm, but that you can respond more quickly. Entrepreneurs who organise their businesses flexibly can adjust more quickly when circumstances change. This does not require drastic measures, but it does require conscious choices in how you run your business. ➤

AI in your SME: what will really work (and what won't) in 2026?

AI in your SME: what will really work (and what won't) in 2026?

January 2026 - AI doesn't work because you install it, but because you use it in a targeted way. Anyone hoping that AI will solve problems on its own will be disappointed. On the other hand, those who start from concrete needs will see results more quickly. And as with any tool, it is the user who determines the added value. For SMEs, the biggest gains are mainly in repetitive and time-consuming tasks. ➤

Higher tax on VVPRbis and liquidation reserves: distributing profits quickly at more favourable rates?

Higher tax on VVPRbis and liquidation reserves: distributing profits quickly at more favourable rates?

January 2026 - The federal budget agreement of November 2025 announced that the tax burden on dividend distributions relating to VVPRbis and liquidation reserves will increase from 15% to 18%. This measure puts pressure on the tax-friendly distribution of accumulated profits. ➤

Mandatory time registration from 2027: what does that mean for your company in concrete terms?

Mandatory time registration from 2027: what does that mean for your company in concrete terms?

January 2026 - From 2027, time will be something that every employer must keep track of meticulously. As part of the recent budget agreement, the federal government introduced a general obligation for employees to register their working hours, regardless of the size of the company or the type of job. ➤

What will change for employers in 2026? An overview of the most important changes

What will change for employers in 2026? An overview of the most important changes

January 2026 - What new social and legal measures will employers need to take into account in 2026? It is important to keep up to date with the most important changes so that you can adjust your HR processes, personnel policy and associated budgets in good time. We have listed some of the most notable measures below. ➤

Update on social and legal measures for 2025/2026: what do you need to know as an employer?

Update on social and legal measures for 2025/2026: what do you need to know as an employer?

January 2026 - 2025 is gradually coming to an end, which means that as an SME entrepreneur, you are once again faced with a series of social and tax deadlines. At the same time, 2026 is just around the corner, a year in which various reforms and new rules will come into effect. From holiday leave to meal vouchers… ➤

What does the De Wever budget agreement mean for SMEs and the self-employed?

What does the De Wever budget agreement mean for SMEs and the self-employed?

January 2026 - On 24 November 2025, the federal government reached a budget agreement for the coming years. Those who work and do business should have more net income, while those who build up wealth through financial assets will contribute more. As an SME entrepreneur, what new tax rules do you need to take into account? ➤