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… ➤
July 2026 - Confidence among Flemish SMEs continues to decline. This is evident from the latest UNIZO SME Barometer for the second quarter of 2026. Entrepreneurs are grappling with rising costs, declining profitability, and growing uncertainty. As a result, many are postponing investments and hiring. Only 30 percent of SMEs report currently having the financial flexibility to invest. ➤
July 2026 - For many companies, spring is not only the time when employees start planning their vacations, but also when double vacation pay is paid out. This is an annual obligation that can have a significant impact on your payroll costs and cash flow. But when exactly do you have to pay it, and what about workers and employees who are leaving the company? ➤
July 2026 - Energy-intensive companies can once again apply for the so-called Supercap scheme.
This support measure reduces a portion of the levies and surcharges on electricity bills and is intended to strengthen the competitive position of Flemish companies.
Applications for support in 2026 can be submitted until September 15, 2026. ➤
July 2026 - Summer temperatures are soaring. For those who work in an office, a fan or air conditioning is often enough to get through the workday.
But for employees who work outdoors or perform heavy physical labor, extreme heat can pose a serious health risk. That’s why Belgian law imposes a number of clear obligations on employers as soon as it gets too hot in the workplace. ➤
July 2026 - Starting in the 2026–2027 school year, the Flemish Training Leave (VOV) will undergo a major overhaul. The Flemish government aims to make the system more targeted, focus more on shortage occupations, and crack down harder on abuse. The reform primarily affects which training programs are still eligible for VOV. ➤
July 2026 - As an entrepreneur or self-employed person, you don’t want to pay more taxes than necessary. A clear understanding of deductible expenses—whether or not in consultation with your accountant—helps you optimize your tax situation and avoid surprises. Which expenses can you claim as business expenses, which ones only partially, and which ones not at all? ➤
July 2026 - With the Program Law of May 30, 2026, the federal government is (once again) tinkering with the tax framework for copyrights. In particular, the elimination of the increased flat-rate expense deduction will be felt by those who currently receive or pay out copyright income. Although this will increase the tax burden, the system will remain a fiscally attractive option in the future. ➤
July 2026 - Five Belgian companies are taking their case to the Constitutional Court to challenge a provision of the new capital gains tax. They are not objecting to the tax itself, but rather to the way the law defines who is considered an entrepreneur. According to the companies, this definition is too broad and does not sufficiently take into account the reality of growing SMEs. ➤
July 2026 - For many companies, the exemption from withholding tax for shift and night work remains an important way to control labor costs. At the same time, a rapidly changing legal framework—including a limitation on the tax benefit—means that, as an employer, you need to thoroughly review your current approach. It’s time for an update. ➤
July 2026 - More and more job applicants are using artificial intelligence to draft their resumes, cover letters, or answers to interview questions. While this often results in well-crafted documents, it also presents new challenges for employers. Recent research* by Partena Professional shows that many Belgian employers are struggling to distinguish between… ➤
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