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14/04/26

Navigating the legal framework for data centre development in Belgium

A&O Shearman analyses the regulatory landscape for data centre development in Belgium, covering the fragmented regional zoning and permitting regi…

10/04/26

Priorities of the Belgian Competition Authority 2026

On 27 February 2026, the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) published its annual communication setting out policy priorities for the current year.

10/04/26

Omnibus I Package – Preliminary draft bill already to exempt certain “first wave” companies from sustainabilit…

On 27 March 2026, the Council of Ministers approved a preliminary draft bill aimed at partially transposing the Omnibus I Directive into Belgian law. …

09/04/26

Hervorming van het EU-douanerecht: van fragmentatie naar integratie

Op 26 maart 2025 hebben de Raad en het Europees Parlement een voorlopig akkoord bereikt over de meest ambitieuze hervorming van het Douanewetboek van …

09/04/26

Recente arresten wijzen op gevaar van AI voor rechtzoekenden

Twee recente arresten – van de Raad van State en van het Antwerpse hof van beroep – benadrukken de risico’s van het gebruik van artificiële intelligen…

07/04/26

EPB Brussels: every building must have an energy performance certificate by 1 July 2033

The Brussels regulatory framework on the energy performance of buildings (EPB) is being further tightened. In the future, every building located in th…

06/04/26

Updated Belgian inpatriate tax regime — New circular letter greenlights retroactive adjustments to employment …

On 1 April 2026, the Belgian tax authorities (BTA) published Circular letter 2026/C/51, providing commentary on the amendments made by the Law of 18 D…

04/04/26

Capital gains tax in Belgium becomes reality as of 1 January 2026

The Belgian federal government has reached an agreement on the introduction of a new capital gains tax, which will significantly affect the taxation o…

03/04/26

The New EU AML Legislation: What it means for the UBO identification and registration of Belgian Companies

On May 31, 2024 the European Union adopted the so called “EU AML Package” that will change the rules for UBO identification and registration of legal …

02/04/26

Teleworking from abroad: key legal considerations

The rise of remote work has fundamentally transformed how organisations operate, with employees increasingly seeking the flexibility to telework from …

01/04/26

Meer dan 3.000 oproepen voor Gratis Advocaten Advieslijn

Sinds de lancering in januari 2026 kent de Gratis Advocaten Advieslijn een sterke start. Met meer dan 3.000 behandelde oproepen bevestigt de telefonis…

01/04/26

CMS Belgium accelerates its Tax practice with the arrival of Geoffroy Galéa and his team

CMS Belgium is pleased to announce the arrival of Geoffroy Galéa as Partner in its Tax practice, effective 1 April 2026, together with his team.

31/03/26

Belgium to introduce reduced obligations when terminating an employee’s contract in the first six months

Belgian law currently provides for stepped notice periods during the first nine months of employment, with different rules depending on whether the em…

30/03/26

Phishing en bankfraude: moet de bank altijd eerst terugbetalen?

Phishing en andere vormen van online bankfraude blijven sterk toenemen. Phishing is een verzamelnaam voor digitale oplichting waarbij criminelen via e…

30/03/26

Antwerp Court of Appeal confirms limits of tax abuse provisions in share deals

In its judgment of 3 February 2026, the Antwerp Court of Appeal provided important guidance on the application of Belgian anti-abuse rules to share de…

30/03/26

Reform of the Margin Scheme Applicable to Works of Art, Collectors’ Items and Antiques

The Law of 19 December 2025, which entered into force on 31 December 2025, amended the special margin scheme applicable to supplies of works of art, c…

27/03/26

Belgian Tate & Lyle WHT exemption: new guidance on financial fixed asset condition

Following recent legislative changes and the resulting uncertainty regarding the application of the Tate & Lyle withholding tax exemption, the Bel…

27/03/26

Save the date - Universités d'été d'AVOCATS.BE - 18 & 19 août

À vos agendas ! 10e édition des Universités d’été d’AVOCATS.BE. Quand ? 18 & 19 août 2026 !

25/03/26

Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Legal Traps Hiding in Your Dividend Distributions

Dividend distributions are not just a balance sheet process. There are rules that apply, and liability risks that come with it. In this Strelia Corpor…

25/03/26

Increase in the Minimum Remuneration of Company Directors: What Are the Corporate Income Tax Implications?

The draft bill reforming personal income tax, submitted to the Chamber of Representatives on 17 December 2025, introduces a significant amendment rega…

16/04/26

16/04/26

The use of work-related chat groups: The DPA stresses the need for concrete internal guidelines…

16/04/26

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New extension of the filing deadline for Belgian Pillar Two returns until 30 September 2026

15/04/26

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Three new partners at A&O Shearman in Belgium

16/04/26

The knock is still at dawn, the search is digital. The digit…

15/04/26

The EU Inc.: the European Commission's proposal for a 28th c…

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Recente arresten wijzen op gevaar van AI voor recht­zoe­ken­den

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EPB Brussels: every building must have an energy performance certificate by 1 July 2033

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Updated Belgian inpatriate tax regime — New circular letter greenlights retroactive adjustments to employment …

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Capital gains tax in Belgium becomes reality as of 1 January 2026

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The New EU AML Legislation: What it means for the UBO identification and registration of Belgian Companies

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Teleworking from abroad: key legal considerations

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Meer dan 3.000 oproepen voor Gratis Advocaten Advieslijn

01/04/26

CMS Belgium accelerates its Tax practice with the arrival of Geoffroy Galéa and his team

31/03/26

Belgium to introduce reduced obligations when terminating an employee’s contract in the first six months

30/03/26

Phishing en bankfraude: moet de bank altijd eerst terugbetalen?

30/03/26

Antwerp Court of Appeal confirms limits of tax abuse provisions in share deals

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Reform of the Margin Scheme Applicable to Works of Art, Collectors’ Items and Antiques

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Belgian Tate & Lyle WHT exemption: new guidance on financial fixed asset condition

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Save the date - Universités d'été d'AVOCATS.BE - 18 & 19 août

25/03/26

Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Legal Traps Hiding in Your Dividend Distributions

25/03/26

Increase in the Minimum Remuneration of Company Directors: What Are the Corporate Income Tax Implications?

Recente arresten wijzen op gevaar van AI voor rechtzoekenden