Our country has a new federal government, and that includes a new federal government agreement.In order to rebuild our country after the COVID-19 crisis, the new federal government will make job creation a priority. Work will be rewarded more than ever, as an employment rate of 80% is targeted by...
Since the end of September 2020, Belgium has a new federal government.The new Belgian federal government wants to lead the country out of a severe economic and social crisis by means of a recovery and investment plan of EUR 4.7 billion. In order to give the economy a strong boost, jobs must be...
Businesses experiencing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 outbreak can apply for various social security and tax support measures. We will be happy to provide you with an overview.
An employer may purchase equipment needed for teleworking and make it available to his employees or finance it in part (and sometimes in full), without being required to pay social security contributions. For luxury items, however, there is a benefit in kind on which social security contributions...
Did you know that on an annual basis, millions of euros of foreign input VAT are not being reclaimed?Are the formalities for VAT refunds and numerous questions in foreign languages also a burden to you?BDO has the knowledge and tools to apply for the refund of VAT that you are entitled to in...
The Royal Decree on the resumption of the social elections procedure has been published. The social elections 2020 will effectively take place in the period between 16 and 29 November 2020 instead of between 11 and 24 May.
Last week, the federal government delegation approved a series of socio-economic measures to give companies and their employees a boost. Among other things, the following matters were decided:
In a new VAT circular (circular 2020/C/51 dated 6.04.2020), the FPS Finance clarifies the purpose of form No. 111 B57 relating to the communication of information on newly constructed buildings for VAT purposes. This form replaces form 106.3, which has not been applicable since the Act of 30 July...
For parents who find it difficult to reconcile family and professional life because of government measures to combat the spread of COVID19, the government has adopted a Special Powers Decree which temporarily provides for the possibility of corona parental leave. This decree was published in the...