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… ➤
August 2025 - On 10 July 2025, the House of Representatives approved the long-awaited Programme Law. This brings into force various tax measures that could have significant consequences for you as an SME entrepreneur. From new VAT rules for reconstruction to stricter dividend conditions: here is an overview of the most important changes. 6% VAT for demolition and reconstruction relaxed again. ➤
August 2025 - The federal government is once again tinkering with company car taxation. However, many entrepreneurs' enthusiasm has quickly been dampened. After all, only self-employed people with a sole proprietorship can still benefit from the tax advantage, and even that is subject to strict conditions. What sounds on paper like a revival of the plug-in hybrid as a tax-efficient company car turns out to be a poor deal in practice. ➤
August 2025 - As an SME manager, you may occasionally find yourself in need of some extra financial breathing space. In such cases, it can be tempting to view your own company as a “piggy bank”. While this is possible, it is important to note that acting carelessly could result in unpleasant tax surprises or even fines. Filling up your car, going on holiday or buying a private car using the company's bank card? ➤
August 2025 - For the first time, more than 50 percent of new commercial vehicles in Belgium are fully electric. This is according to recent figures from the automotive federation Febiac. Time to make the switch to EVs? In the first half of 2025, 53.2 percent of newly registered commercial vehicles were battery electric. ➤
August 2025 - The European Union is gradually introducing stricter rules on artificial intelligence. The AI Act, which has been officially in force since 1 August 2024, will fundamentally change the use of AI within companies. In less than a month, on 2 August 2025, the first major obligations will come into force. For those who are already experimenting with AI in their SME – or who want to do so soon – now is the time to prepare. ➤
August 2025 - From 1 January 2026, the federal government will introduce a new tax: a 10% capital gains tax on financial assets, officially described as a “solidarity contribution”. Although the word ‘tax’ often immediately causes concern among entrepreneurs, it is important to note that this measure only applies to natural persons. Companies and management companies… ➤
July 2025 - As a small business, you don't have to compete with the advertising budgets of large players. Smart SMEs opt for visibility instead of mass advertising. With a few targeted actions, you can reach more customers locally without spending a lot. 1. Make sure you can be found on Google: Most customers search online. ➤
July 2025 - Good news for employers and students: working students are now allowed to work up to 650 hours per year under the advantageous student status. Until recently, the limit was 475 hours, but after two temporary increases to 600 hours (in 2023 and 2024), the extension is now permanent. At the beginning of May, the federal government amended the RSZ decree, so that social security... ➤
July 2025 - Time is one of the most precious resources for any entrepreneur. And yet, many business leaders feel constantly rushed: an overloaded schedule, dozens of pending tasks and hardly any room for strategic thinking. Good time and project management can make all the difference. Not only to avoid burnout, but also to create clarity and peace of mind for yourself… ➤
July 2025 - Good news for SME entrepreneurs who are committed to electric company cars: the federal legislator continues to give you the choice of how to reimburse your employees' charging costs at home. The feared obligation to reimburse only the actual electricity costs from 2026 onwards has been definitively… ➤
July 2025 - On 1 July 2025, automatic fines for first-time mistakes made in good faith will be abolished in Belgium. This is an important step forward for the self-employed and SMEs, who have been calling for fair treatment by the tax authorities for years. For many entrepreneurs, tax returns are a source of stress. Until recently, a single… ➤
July 2025 - Public contracts account for 15 percent of gross domestic product. Yet the number of contracts awarded to SMEs remains remarkably low.
This is often due to complex procedures, heavy administration and fierce competition.
But with the right approach, SMEs can get a foot in the door. These tips will help you on your way. ➤
July 2025 - Long-term absence due to illness is tough – both for the employee and for your company. However, the key to recovery often lies in a well-thought-out, feasible return to work. A good plan can make all the difference. 1. Stay in touch during their absence: A short message or phone call… ➤
July 2025 - More and more Belgian companies are digitising their share registers. What exactly does an electronic share register entail? And how can SMEs make the transition from paper to digital correctly? By the end of 2023, almost 103,000 companies had already transferred their registers to eStox, the digital solution developed by… ➤
July 2025 - The federal coalition agreement provides for the abolition of the exemption scheme for realised capital gains on certain commercial vehicles in corporate income tax. According to the draft texts of the programme law, this measure could already come into force on 1 July 2025 (subject to final approval). ➤
July 2025 - If you are self-employed or a business manager and want to optimise your income, it is best to look not only at what comes in, but also at what goes out. If you choose to claim your actual professional expenses instead of the flat rate, this can be financially advantageous – provided you do it wisely. Here is an overview of the… ➤
June 2025 - Finding staff today is no sinecure. SMEs in particular are faced with an acute shortage of candidates. Large companies lure with punitive wages and extensive benefits. But that does not mean that you, as a smaller player, have no assets.
More than that: you can just strike out with what they often lack. ➤
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