Are you ready for the post-Brexit era?
Are you ready for the post-Brexit era? VAT, customs, GDPR and mobility of workers. Since 1 January 2021, the United Kingdom is no longer part of the European internal market. The long Brexit negotiations led at the last minute to a new trade agreement between the European Union and the UK. This agreement regulates relations in all their dimensions, from trade and customs formalities, to the protection of personal data and to the organisation of international employment. We answer the most frequently asked questions.
Municipal mergers – do they make sense?
Municipal mergers - do they make sense or not? BDO’s benchmark study confirms merger opportunities. Flanders has 300 municipalities and more and more of them are toying with the idea of merging – to strengthen their financial base, and because scale is important. The larger a municipality, the more power it has to serve its citizens. But a merger is not something you rush into. Our experts have developed a step-by-step plan to assist local authorities during the merger process.
New social measures in the Programme Law
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.
Programme Law contains 7 new tax measures
The federal government approved the Programme Law on 20 December 2020 – and, at the same time, 7 new tax measures. The measures entered into force on 1 January 2021. Some of them already had an effect in 2020. This article examines the 7 measures in more detail.
Ready for the whistleblowers?
Ready for the whistleblowers? At the end of 2021, Belgium must transpose the European Directive on whistleblowers into national law. The directive regulates how companies and public authorities can report violations of certain EU regulations and how they can protect the reporter or whistleblower. The related reporting system must meet specific conditions and takes a considerable amount of time to set up.
Pay less tax on French dividends
Pay less tax on French dividends! Until recently, French dividends were taxed twice. The Minister of Finance recently put an end to the legal saga. Thanks to the so-called ‘Foreign Tax Credit’ (FTC), the French levy is offset against the Belgian tax. And your dividend is taxed less.