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Belgium published FAQ on the DAC 6 rules
As a recap, the DAC 6 directive covers the EU Mandatory Disclosure rules on certain tax arrangements. This directive was enacted in Belgian legislation in December 2019. To further clarify the DAC 6 law in Belgium, the Belgian tax authorities published a FAQ with further guidance on the application of the rules. Recently an extension
Belgian tax audits: increased focus on passive income streams and international cooperation
The recent developments in the international tax world are clearly finding their way into the Belgian tax investigation practice. PwC observes a significant increase in tax audits in which the Belgian tax authorities are focusing on passive income flows (dividend, interest and royalty) and alleged tax abuse through the involvement of intermediary entities. A number
Update COVID-19 and cross-border employment: agreements with Luxembourg and the Netherlands extended
We refer to our previous newsflashes regarding the specific agreements that Belgium has concluded with almost all of its neighboring countries (Germany, the Netherlands, France and Luxembourg). These agreements implement a mutual “force majeure tolerance” for cross border employees in relation to COVID-19 (travel) restrictions. A fiction is created in relation to the employment income
New lump-sum amount for reimbursement of business use of private car
Employees using a privately-owned car for business purposes can now be reimbursed a lump-sum amount of EUR 0,3542 per kilometer. Costs that an employee incurs when using a privately-owned car for business purposes can be reimbursed by the employer free of income tax and exempt from social security contributions. Repayment can be made on a
Annual confirmation of information in the Belgian UBO register
We refer to our previous communication regarding the Belgian UBO register. Under the anti-money laundering legislation, all companies, (international) non profit organisations, foundations, trusts and legal entities comparable to trusts under Belgian law had to register their ultimate beneficial owners in the Belgian UBO register by 31 December 2019 at the latest. In addition to
COVID-19 #17 Carry-back of tax losses approved by Chamber, cash savings for companies with COVID-19 losses
In the beginning of the COVID-19 health crisis some measures were undertaken with an immediate short-term cash effect, such as the extension of the deadline for tax payments and filings. Recently, as the COVID-19 health crisis appears to be under control, the attention of the Belgian government has been shifting towards measures aimed to cope
With the European borders gradually opening, will there be an impact on business travel, in the post pandemic era – that’s the question?
Business travel was thriving… And businesses saw opportunities in the ever growing globalisation. Millions of people were travelling around to conclude contracts, to network and to invest in their personal growth and development, resulting in a yearly incremental growth in the (business) travel industry. Business travel had become a habit for many… Until COVID-19 showed
Brexit update – UK now formally rejects the extension period
The UK today formally informed the EU that it will not seek any extension of the transition period. Hence the transition period which started on 1 February of this year will come to an end on 31 December 2020. The idea behind the transition period was for both parties to secure a trade agreement and
