On 30 June 2020, the tax authorities of Belgium published Circular Letter 2020/C/88 with updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) concerning transfer pricing (TP) documentation requirements i.e. the local file (LF) and master file (MF) forms, the country-by-country (CbC) report, and the CbC notification form. The circular applies to all filings due on or after 1 January 2020.
The circular letter also provides guidance and explanation on various other topics, including filing obligations and deadlines; requirements for filing CbC declarations; applicable thresholds; entities in scope; and treatment of permanent establishments (PE).