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Manifestation nationale du monde judiciaire

Le 20 mars 2025, au 10ème anniversaire de la 'Journée de l’état de droit', magistrats et avocats avaient remis ensemble à Madame la ministre de la justice Verlinden la lettre de re…

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Lawyer Leader Manager - Programme de formation en gestion et leadership

Les avocats sont déjà experts en droit et en procédure, mais la gestion d'un cabinet nécessite des compétences spécifiques auxquelles ils doivent également se former. Conscient d…

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Baker McKenzie Welcomes New Energy & Infrastructure Team to Brussels Office

Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie is pleased to announce the arrival of a new Energy & Infrastructure team in Brussels, effective 1 November. The team includes David Haver…

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12/11/25
Belgium introduces domestic exemption of withholding tax on …

On 31 October 2025, a Royal Decree was published in the Belgian Official Ga…

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Waarom een arbitragebeding opnemen in uw algemene voorwaarde…

Een gerechtelijke procedure kan soms langdurig, onzeker, prijzig en lastig …

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Each day we publish several articles written by legal and tax specialists from law firms, notaries offices, the legal departments from payroll agencies and tax consultants.

It is the perfect way for lawyers at the Bar, in-house counsel, barristers, solicitors, notaries, bailiffs, paralegals and any other legal professional with an interest in Belgian and European law to keep informed of new legislative initiatives, case law, legal doctrine and all other legal developments on the Belgian legal scene!

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The joint and several liability for the payment of remuneration

As part of measures to combat fraud, the legislator introduced a new chapter entitled "Joint and several liability for the payment of remuneration" (a…

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Filière solaire photovoltaïque d'une puissance supérieure à 10KW en région wallonne : réforme de la durée d'oc…

A partir du 7 novembre 2013, la période d'octroi des certificats verts relatifs aux installations solaires photovoltaïques de plus de 10 kW sera lim…

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Nieuwe regelgeving overheidsopdrachten is in werking getreden op 1 juli 2013

Het regelgevend kader voorzien inzake overheidsopdrachten onderging ingrijpende wijzigingen.

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The extinction actions based on an employment contract may now be extended by one year!

Since 11 July, a letter of formal notice sent by a lawyer, judicial officer or representative of an organization representing workers extends the pres…

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BELGIAN PRIVACY COMMISSION CLARIFIES THE PROCEDURES FOR DATA TRANSFER AGREEMENTS

The Belgian Privacy Commission recently concluded a Protocol Agreement with the Ministry of Justice, which clari es the administrative procedure for d…

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Damage to company car: is your employee responsible?

When an employee causes damage to a company car and the insurance company refuses to intervene, the question arises as to whether the employer has the…

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Gebruik van internet en sociale media op het werk.

De computer en internetverbinding die de werkgever aan zijn werknemer ter beschikking stelt, wordt tijdens de werkuren ook vaak voor andere dan profes…

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New law regarding remedies

The new law concerning remedies with regard to public procurement procedures was adopted on 17 June 2013.

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Co-ownership - New deadline

A recent amendment intends to prolong the deadline for bringing the basic deed, the co-ownership regulations and the in-house rules in line with the …

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Negotiated procedure without prior publication when no suitable tenders have been submitted in response to an …

La réglementation en vigueur prévoit qu’un marché public peut être passé par procédure négociée sans publicité lorsque dans le cadre d’un premier marc…

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Belgium amends tax shelter regime

In June 2013 the tax shelter regime for the production of audiovisual works and films has been amended to, on the one hand, put an end to certain unwa…

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Caution: it may be high time to renew the environmental permit for the operation of the car parks of your Brus…

A few months ago, the Brussels Parliament approved the Brussels Code on Air, Climate and Energy Management. The Code provides various measures to impr…

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COMBATING DELAYED PAYMENTS … BELGIUM’S DELAYED RESPONSE

Heavy administrative and financial burdens are placed on businesses, particularly small and medium-sized ones, as a result of excessive payment period…

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Award criterion – Duration of execution – Unrealistic duration – Irregularity of the tender

Public procurement – Award criterion – Duration of execution – Method of evaluation – Unrealistic duration – Irregularity of the tender

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Nieuwe bodemonderzoeksplicht vóór aanvang bepaalde risico-activiteiten!

In het Decreet van 27 oktober 2006 betreffende de bodemsanering en de bodembescherming (Bodemdecreet) heeft de Vlaamse overheid onlangs een nieuw…

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A new procedure: the direct negotiated procedure with publication!

Public procurement – New procedure – Direct negotiated procedure with publication – Flexibility

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Privacy Commission concludes a new protocol with the Ministry of Justice concerning the transfer of personal d…

On 25 May 2013, the Belgian Privacy Commission (BPC) concluded a protocol with the Ministry of Justice in order to simplify the administrative procedu…

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Changes to the Law regarding the Continuity of Enterprises

On 1 August 2013 modifications of the law regarding the continuity of enterprises enter into force.

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The European Commission authorizes the public financing of a sports complex

On 2 May 2013, the European Commission approved the proposed public co-financing of a new multi-purpose arena in Uppsala (Sweden) based on EU state ai…

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SPLIT-PURCHASE PRECEDED BY DONATION: UPDATE

When investing in real estate, the tax aspects are often a crucial element to be considered. A classic way to invest in real estate in a tax efficien…

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