You ask, we answer Simple yet essential insights The attentive To the Point reader has already noticed. Our FAQ section has introduced a new concept. Instead of sorting out one theme based on ten specific questions, we are now bringing different themes to your attention based on one question. Not randomly, but based on the questions that we have recently received from our customers. Teleworking or working from home became the ‘new normal’. During the COVID-19 [...]
New special tax regime for expatriates The deadline of 31/07/2022 is approaching Nicolas Stockmans, Partner BDO Tax Up until the end of last year, around 20,000 executives and researchers were benefitting from a special tax regime for expatriates. A new regime has been in force since 1 January. It has a significant impact on the taxation of foreign employees and on the employer's HR policy. Here’s a summary of key changes. The federal parliament has [...]
Teleworking from abroad Tax and legal consequences and risks Charlotte Van Braeckel, Senior Consultant BDO Legal, Nancy Slegers, Partner BDO Tax Teleworking from abroad is becoming more and more common. However, you should ask yourself what the rules are. Can it be regulated, and what are the risks for both the employer and the employee from a tax, legal and social law perspective? In our globalised world, ever more employees are working [...]
The federal government approved the Programme Law on 20 December 2020 – and, at the same time, new social measures in 7 domains. The measures entered into force on 1 January 2021. This article examines the 7 measures in more detail.
