Short-term deposits volumes are peaking in the Euro Area. How can an internal cash pool play a role?
Recent data published by the European Central Bank (“ECB”) indicates that the volume of short-term deposits made by non-financial companies (“NFCs”) in the euro area is reaching its peak. Similar trends are observed from the intra-group perspective, when international groups opt for an internal cash pool as one of the cash management solutions. In order
Belgian law amending the investment deduction and innovation income deduction regime published in the Official Gazette
On 29 May 2024, the law of 12 May 2024 containing various tax provisions was published in the Belgian Official Gazette. This law implements several changes to the regime of the investment deduction and the innovation income deduction (IID). Key features of the new legislation are summarized below. For more information, we refer to our
Investment deduction rates for tax year 2025 published
The percentages of the investment deduction for investments made during the taxable period linked to tax year 2025 until 31 December 2024 have been published. Please find below an overview of the percentages that apply for companies. One-off investment deduction Patents, environmentally friendly investments for research and development, energy-saving investments and smoke extraction or ventilation
External financing is increasingly more difficult to obtain. How does it impact transfer pricing policies?
According to the latest update of the quarterly bank lending survey of the European Central Bank (“ECB”), the loan application rejection rate within the Eurosystem continued to increase during the first quarter of 2024, albeit at a slower rate than the previous quarter. In addition, Euro area banks reported a small further net tightening of
Belgian draft law amending the investment deduction and innovation income deduction regime
On 29 February 2024, a draft law was submitted covering (amongst others) the investment deduction regime. The proposed changes to the investment deduction included in the preliminary draft law have largely been retained in the draft law submitted by the Belgian government to parliament (see also our newsflash of 14 November 2023). The following items
Tax Bites Podcast – Pillar 2 latest state of play & a closer look into Belgium’s implementation
In this episode of Tax Bites Podcast, we delve again into the intricate world of Pillar 2, what countries have done so far and we put a spotlight on Belgium’s implementation of the new rules. Join us as we dissect the latest updates and explore the nuances of Belgium’s implementation of this global tax initiative.
New wave of Belgian transfer pricing audits
The Belgian tax authorities have recently initiated a new wave of transfer pricing audits. Many taxpayers have already or will soon receive an in-depth questionnaire requesting bulk taxpayer information in relation to their transfer pricing arrangements. This first request for information on intercompany transactions and the activities carried out by the Belgian company or branch
Belgian draft law amending the law introducing a minimum tax for multinational companies
On 6 March 2024, the Belgian government submitted a draft law to parliament, which is intended to amend the law of 19 December 2023 on the introduction of a minimum tax for multinational companies and large domestic groups. If the draft law is approved, it would be applicable to financial years starting on or after
