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Manifestation nationale du monde judiciaire

Le 20 mars 2025, au 10ème anniversaire de la 'Journée de l’état de droit', magistrats et avocats avaient remis ensemble à Madame la ministre de la justice Verlinden la lettre de re…

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Lawyer Leader Manager - Programme de formation en gestion et leadership

Les avocats sont déjà experts en droit et en procédure, mais la gestion d'un cabinet nécessite des compétences spécifiques auxquelles ils doivent également se former. Conscient d…

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Baker McKenzie Welcomes New Energy & Infrastructure Team to Brussels Office

Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie is pleased to announce the arrival of a new Energy & Infrastructure team in Brussels, effective 1 November. The team includes David Haver…

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12/11/25
Belgium introduces domestic exemption of withholding tax on …

On 31 October 2025, a Royal Decree was published in the Belgian Official Ga…

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12/11/25
Waarom een arbitragebeding opnemen in uw algemene voorwaarde…

Een gerechtelijke procedure kan soms langdurig, onzeker, prijzig en lastig …

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Each day we publish several articles written by legal and tax specialists from law firms, notaries offices, the legal departments from payroll agencies and tax consultants.

It is the perfect way for lawyers at the Bar, in-house counsel, barristers, solicitors, notaries, bailiffs, paralegals and any other legal professional with an interest in Belgian and European law to keep informed of new legislative initiatives, case law, legal doctrine and all other legal developments on the Belgian legal scene!

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Coalition Agreement: Royal Decree definitively abolishes SWT

On September 15, 2025, the royal decree (RD) abolishing the regime of unemployment with company supplement (SWT) (Dutch: “Stelsel van werkloosheid met…

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Shrinkflation – are brands and supermarkets required to inform consumers if a product has been reduced in size…

As inflation continues to exert pressure on retail prices, brands and supermarkets are seeking new ways to reduce their costs. One of these strategies…

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Nouvelle et inutile attaque contre le secret professionnel

Ce 23 septembre 2025, la commission « Justice » de la Chambre a examiné la proposition de loi déposée par Mme Sophie De Wit et consorts (N.V.A.) « mod…

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Profit distribution and distribution in BV/SRL and NV/SA: Important rules and restrictions

A company is formed for at least the objective of making profits and distributing them to its shareholders at some point. The rules on profit allocati…

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Constitutional Court clips the wings of the Belgian Cayman Tax 2.1

Key elements of Belgium’s Cayman Tax 2.1 annulled, enhancing legal certainty for taxpayers.

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Zo laat je je cv opvallen als legal in-house professional

Het cv voor een in-house juridische functie samenstellen gaat verder dan zomaar een opsomming van titels en diploma’s. Het gaat erom hoe je ervaring é…

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Liberius welcomes two new partners in Brussels

Liberius is delighted to announce the appointment of Gilles Bropsom and Jean-Marc Meilleur as partners in its Brussels office, further strengthening t…

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Hogan Lovells strengthens EU trade capabilities with leading Brussels team hire

Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce that Renato Antonini, Eva Monard, and Byron Maniatis have joined the firm as partners in Brussels, effective toda…

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Promotion en ligne et optimisation pour les moteurs de recherche

Le référencement naturel (SEO – Search Engine Optimization) est une pratique incontournable pour toute entreprise souhaitant accroître sa visibilité s…

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Budget Mobilité en Belgique - Nouveautés 2026

Le budget mobilité permet aux travailleurs qui disposent ou peuvent prétendre à une voiture de société d’échanger ce droit contre un budget qu’ils peu…

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Mentaal welzijn krijgt plaats in beroepsopleiding stagiairs

Vanaf dit gerechtelijk jaar krijgen stagiairs in hun beroepsopleiding een nieuw vak rond mentaal welzijn, met workshops over stressmanagement, burn-ou…

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Arbitration: final destination or simple stopover?

Imagine ... One of your business partners claims that your company is abusing its dominant position and threatens to go to court to stop that abuse a…

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Belgium Launches Attractive Carried Interest Tax Regime to Boost Fund Activity

Belgium has taken a major step towards strengthening its position as a fund-friendly jurisdiction by introducing a dedicated tax regime for carried in…

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Induction Training for In-House Lawyers

In today's dynamic business environment, it is essential for companies to have a thorough understanding of legal matters and stay updated with the lat…

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Antwerp Court of Appeal rules capital gains on carry shares from option exercises as non-taxable income

On 25 February 2025, the Antwerp Court of Appeal confirmed that capital gains on shares – issued by Co-Investment Vehicles (CIVs) – embedding a carrie…

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Entry into force of the second phase of obligations under the AI Act

The AI Act, which entered into force on 1 August 2024, provides for a phased application of its obligations. Following the implementation of the first…

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Toegang gevangenissen: vernieuwde richtlijnen voor controle en veiligheid

Het Directoraat-generaal Penitentiaire Inrichtingen heeft een geactualiseerde versie van de ministeriële omzendbrief nr. 1821 over de toegangscontrole…

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La réparation en nature : un droit pour l’entrepreneur ?

Dans les relations contractuelles entre le maître de l’ouvrage et l’entrepreneur, il n’est pas rare que des difficultés surgissent au cours de l’exécu…

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Foreign Subsidies Regulation under review: European Commission consults on scope, procedures and compliance bu…

The European Commission has launched its first review of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), a landmark framework that came into force on 12 Janua…

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Campagne AVOCATS.BE : l’avocat, un partenaire de confiance à chaque étape de la vie

La campagne digitale d’AVOCATS.BE se poursuit avec une nouvelle capsule centrée sur le thème de l’accompagnement du client. Dans cette vidéo actuellem…

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