Tax Bites Podcast – DAC6
The mandatory disclosure rules, commonly known as DAC6, have been in place since 2020. There is a renewed focus on this legislation. The EU is looking into an update of the hallmarks, potentially including the Unshell Directive proposal in the hallmarks, and even countries are seeing the benefits of DAC 6 and consider introducing DAC6
Belgian Tax Authorities push hard on Co-Operative Tax Compliance Programme (CTCP)
The CTCP: A Growing pillar in Belgian tax compliance The Belgian Tax Authorities (BTA) are intensifying their efforts to promote the Belgian Co-operative Tax Compliance Programme (CTCP), marking an important shift in the tax compliance landscape for large and very large enterprises in Belgium. The Belgian CTCP aims to address the corporate need for a
Circular letter 2025/C/49 confirms the right to a first-time filing error without penalty
On 28 July 2025, the Belgian tax authorities issued a circular letter, providing guidance on the amendments to Article 444 of the Belgian Income Tax Code (WIB 92) introduced by the Programme Law of 18 July 2025. The revised rules, applicable to tax assessments issued from 29 July 2025 onwards, introduce a rebuttable presumption of
The first tax measures of the new government adopted
On 17 July 2025, the Chamber adopted a first set of tax measures. The other measures included in the Easter agreement are part of the draft law containing various provisions, which is currently under review at the Chamber. The main measures adopted are as follows: From a corporate tax and and employer perspective: Participation exemption
Upcoming compliance due dates, be mindful of possible tax audit consequences
Belgian companies having a 31 December year-end should deposit their statutory BEGAAP financial statements with the National Bank of Belgium (“NBB”) at the latest by 31 July 2025. Late filing results in a number of negative consequences from a financial, director’s liability and corporate income tax perspective (see below). If the company’s statutory financial statements
The EU published the DAC9 amendments to the Directive on Administrative Cooperation in the context of Pillar 2
On 6 May 2025, the amendments to the European Directive on Administrative Cooperation (‘DAC 9’) were published in the Official Journal of the EU, following its adoption by the European Council on 14 April 2025. What is DAC9? The amendments contained in DAC9 allow the simplification of reporting for large groups with respect to Pillar
Belgian coalition agreement: Introduction of near real-time reporting by 2028
The coalition agreement of the Belgian federal government includes the introduction of a near real-time reporting obligation by 2028. This e-reporting requirement will be introduced alongside the mandatory B2B e-invoicing obligation, which will become applicable from 1 January 2026 for most transactions between Belgian VAT-registered and established businesses. These initiatives are part of a broader
The Belgian government Easter Agreement: what is relevant from a tax perspective?
On Friday, 11 April, the Council of Ministers approved a draft program bill named the “Easter agreement.” This bill includes among others the first wave of tax measures that will be effective in the assessment year 2026 or from 1 July 2025. Gradually, the decisions become clear and the key tax changes are the following:
