Statutory financial statements filing deadline has passed: time for action
Belgian companies having a 31 December year-end should have deposited their statutory financial statements with the National Bank of Belgium (“NBB”) at the latest by 31 July 2023 at the very latest. Late filing results in a number of negative consequences from a financial, director’s liability and corporate income tax perspective (see below). If your
Tax Bites Podcast – Future-proofing your statutory reporting function (Part 3)
Future-proofing your statutory reporting function: how to accommodate compliant local statutory ledgers in your Business ERP? In this third episode of our mini series we look at the ideal end state – dual ledger accounting. How do you ensure you meet the local statutory and tax requirements while reaping the benefits of centralization and standardization
Tax Bites Podcast – Future-proofing your statutory reporting function (Part 2)
Future-proofing your statutory reporting function: how to improve your statutory financials production by solving your data challenges In this second episode of our mini series we first dive deeper into the types of STAT data as well as GAAP to STAT differences and how to accommodate for these in the most preferred way. Then we
Tax Bites Podcast: Future-proofing your statutory reporting function (Part 1)
This episode is the first in a series where we will explore the topic of future-proofing the statutory reporting function and the close link to tax. We start with setting the scene, why it’s such a hot topic today. We touch upon what that future-proof model could look like as well as the framework to
Transform your business with Power BI visualizations!
In today’s business landscape, data is king. Companies are generating more data than ever before. However, without the right tools, it can be overwhelming and difficult to grasp the essence of it all in a concise manner. This is where Power BI visualizations can make a difference. Power BI is a powerful data visualization tool
Consider your anticipated cashflow and the opportunity of an early advance tax payment
Unless a company pays its Belgian corporate income taxes due by means of timely advance tax payments during the financial year concerned, a surcharge is due on the final amount of Belgian corporate income tax due upon assessment. If advance tax payments are made, credits – which can be offset against the surcharge – are
Exposure Draft proposes disclosure requirements for Pillar 2
In December 2022, the EU Directive on Pillar 2 was published, the OECD public consultation document on the GloBE Information Return was issued and in January 2023, an Exposure Draft was published by the IASB. As a result, the timeframe in which companies subject to Pillar 2 will need to take action has been accelerated
Belgian government agrees on federal budget: an overview of what you should know
After intense negotiations, the Belgian government reached an agreement on the Belgian federal budget. Addressing the ongoing energy crisis, limiting the budgetary deficit and stimulating employment are some of the key topics that have shaped the agreement. It also contains several important tax measures an overview below: Temporary Belgian minimum tax: as a result of
