Enabling the digital transformation for people and businesses through European funding
Digital technology is continuously changing and transforming both the lives of people and businesses. To accelerate this transformation, the European Commission is determined to make this Europe’s “Digital Decade”. Europe must now strengthen its digital sovereignty and set standards, rather than following those of others – with a clear focus on data, technology, and infrastructure.
Belgian special tax regime: Royal Decree regarding the content of the form to apply for an extension
Previously, the forms to request the application of the new special tax regime applicable for incoming taxpayers & researchers were already issued. A new Royal Decree of 1 September 2022 (published in the Belgian Monitor on 19 September 2022) provides more information on the content of the form that will have to be used in
How VLAIO translates the Flemish Energy and Climate plan into their funding application requirements
The long term strategy of the EU is to become climate neutral by 2050 by transitioning its economy to become net zero in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As such, the Commission proposed the 2030 Climate Target Plan to raise the EU’s ambition on reducing GHG emissions to at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030.
New funding opportunity for better management of hydroclimatic extreme events
The stakes for water stress and scarcity are high. We have seen from this summer’s dry period in Europe that water scarcity not only affects the southern Mediterranean but also the north of Europe known for its water abundance. The Rhine and Danube experienced unprecedented low water levels hampering ship navigation, water supply for domestic,
The new regional aid map 2022-2027 for Flanders has been approved
Summary The Flemish regional aid map lists all the municipalities in which large companies can receive investment aid. These municipalities are located in regions where economic development is significantly lower than in other regions of the country and the wider European Union. For SMEs, there is no geographical limitation on receiving investment aid. What does
Belgian Incentives newsletter
Even throughout summer, the incentives landscape is not standing still. With this newsletter, we would like to inform you on the latest news that could be of interest to your business. Fiscal advantages for charging stations Companies having invested, or planning to invest in the installation of a publicly accessible and intelligent charging station between
Ecology Premium Plus (EP+): updated list of eligible technologies
The EP+ is a Flemish funding programme that supports all sizes of Flanders-based companies for ecological investments in some specific technologies, listed on the so-called LTL or limitative technology list. Funding rates typically range from 15% to 45% on the additional cost (compared to a conventional technology) depending on the selected technology and the size
New call for projects investing in closing waste to raw material cycles
The Public Waste Agency of Flanders (OVAM) has opened a new call to support companies in the Flemish region that want to invest in innovative technologies for recycling projects that convert waste materials into raw materials. Up to 35% of the additional costs of the new technology compared to conventional technology can be funded. The
