What does the new government have in store in terms of Reward?
Late Friday night, the negotiators for a federal government reached an agreement that established the framework for the next four years. Below, we highlight some key elements that may affect reward practices of Belgian employers. Several envisaged measures may require employers to rethink their current reward mix: Flexible Remuneration: a legal framework is expected which
Tax Bites podcast – Belgium’s new government agreement: First insights
Welcome to our Tax Bites podcast series. In this episode, we bring together several colleagues who have closely monitored the recent Belgian government negotiations. Join us as we delve into the newly agreed measures at the Belgian government level. About the speakers Bart Van den Bussche Willem Vandromme Véronqiue De Brabanter Pieter Déré (Host) Missed
De Wever I – Federal government agreement – Main considerations from a tax perspective
Further to the new Belgian federal government agreement which was reached on 31 January 2025, various new tax measures and related changes can be expected soon. Hereafter we will provide you with a (non-exhaustive) overview of the key changes included in said agreement. Note that all of these announced measures can still be subject to
New Belgian Federal Government Agreement and Upcoming Tax Reform and its impact on Entrepreneurship & Economic Climate in Belgium
On January 31, 2025, Belgium presented a new federal government agreement announcing major tax policy changes that will affect entrepreneurship and competitiveness. Some first key highlights based on the info currently available: Competitiveness: labour costs for low and middle incomes will be reduced, but the impact might be mitigated due to updated compensation practices related
PwC’s Workforce Podcast – On the Move: Workforce Mobility Insights
PwC’s Workforce podcast Empowering the workforce through the People Value Proposition Welcome to On the Move: Workforce Mobility Insights, the podcast dedicated to exploring how mobility impacts job satisfaction, work-life balance, and sustainability. In this episode, we discuss the evolving expectations of mobility in the workforce. Discover the challenges employers face today and how they can
PwC’s Workforce Podcast – Empowering the workforce through the People Value Proposition
The war for talent is more present than ever and that means that organisations have to attract employees in new ways. They have to reframe their offer for current and potential employees, and this is captured in a well defined People Value Proposition which outlines the benefit your people gain when they join and stay
R&D Wage withholding tax exemption – Strict interpretation of start dates confirmed in case law leading to altered interpretation of fiscal authorities
The tax audits with respect to the application of the partial withholding tax exemption for research and development with respect to income year 2021 are ongoing. With recent case law on the subject, two critical elements should be considered during these types of audit. Upfront notification with Belspo Recent case law of the Belgian Court
PwC’s Workforce Podcast – Rethinking Total Reward to deliver Total Wellness
The business environment is increasingly turbulent, with inflation rising, and continued shortages in many areas – including top talent. Organisations must focus on containing costs, but also seek to maximise performance, and attract and retain key talent. Competitive reward packages are vital for finding and keeping the pivotal talent that organisations need. However, there is
