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6 November 2024

ECOFIN approves VAT in the Digital Age package

On 5 November 2024, the EU Finance Ministers at ECOFIN approved the latest version of the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package released on 30 October 2024. This is positive news given that Estonia had earlier raised concerns in relation to the platform rules, a matter which was the subject of compromise discussions throughout

31 October 2024

EU Launches Consultation Phase on CBAM Implementing Regulation for Authorized Declarants

The definitive phase of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) begins in January 2026, and the European Commission has unveiled the draft Implementing Regulation outlining the criteria and procedures to obtain the status of an Authorized CBAM Declarant (1). Starting from January 2026, all operators importing  goods under the CBAM scope — such as cement,

29 October 2024

Tax Bites Podcast – Belgian QDMTT return: how does it look?

Belgium published its QDMTT tax return and asks feedback to stakeholders. Are you interested to learn how Belgium looks at the QDMTT return? Tune in and get an update! About the speakers Koen De Grave Maxim Allart Pieter Deré (Host) Listen now Missed the previous episode(s)?: You can listen to the full episodes via Spotify, Google and Apple Podcasts.

29 October 2024

Government Agreements – What is on the Table in the Flemish and Walloon Regions?

The Flemish and Walloon regional governments have already reached their respective agreement. Some of the measures will introduce significant changes to the regional taxation landscape. However, these measures have not yet been voted and still need to follow the legislative process at the regional level. Both Regions will reduce their inheritance and gift taxes (following

23 October 2024

Draft Belgian Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax Return published

On Friday 18 October 2024, the Belgian tax authorities published the first version of the draft Belgian (Qualified) Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax return (also referred to as QDMTT return or QDMTT form) to be submitted by Belgian entities subject to the Belgian law introducing a global minimum tax (or Pillar 2).  What is Pillar 2?

22 October 2024

Important changes in Flemish registration duties and inheritance tax coming soon!

Significant adjustments to Flemish registration duties and inheritance tax are on the horizon, as outlined in the new Flemish coalition agreement. These changes are set to impact estate planning practices. Below is an overview of what is known so far.  1. Reduction in registration duties  The most concrete measure concerns the reduction of registration duties