Belgium: Scholars assist CJEU in reviewing Pillar 2 UTPR’s compliance with EU legal standards
A group of law professors filed an amicus curiae brief on 19 November 2025 with the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning a question referred by the Belgian Constitutional Court on whether the Pillar 2 UTPR is compatible with EU
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Belgium extends Pillar 2 supplementary tax return deadline
Belgium’s Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance has announced, on 17 November 2025, an extension to the filing deadline for the annual supplementary national tax return. The law of 19 December 2023 (concerning the introduction of a minimum tax
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Belgium expands tax-neutral rules to simplify sister mergers
Belgium’s Chamber of Representatives approved a law extending the country’s tax-neutral treatment to simplified sister mergers on 23 October 2025. The legislation, based on the EU Mobility Directive (2019/2121), amends the Income Tax Code and
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Belgium grants withholding tax relief on non-resident payments for leasing tangible assets
Belgium’s Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance published a Royal Decree on 31 October 2025, which eliminates the withholding tax on payments for renting or leasing tangible movable property, effective from 1 November 2025. Previously, Belgian
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Belgium extends personal income tax filing deadline
Belgium's Federal Public Service (SPF) Finance announced on 29 October 2025, the postponement of the deadline for filing online tax returns for individuals with specific income via MyMinfin to 7 November 2025. The deadline was 31 October
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Belgium releases comprehensive Pillar 2 global minimum tax guidance
Belgium has released comprehensive administrative guidance on the 2023 law introducing a minimum tax for large multinational and domestic groups, aligning with OECD/G20 BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two rules and detailing definitions, calculation methods,
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Belgium: Council of Ministers approves bill to implement DAC8
The draft law aims to implement the updated EU Directive on tax cooperation, introducing new reporting rules for crypto asset service providers and aligning administrative assistance measures with the revised framework in Belgium. Belgium's
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Belgium introduces VAT bill on service supply rules and margin scheme for arts, antiques
The draft VAT bill updates rules on the place of supply for specific services, the profit margin scheme for art and antiques, and VAT rates, partly implementing EU Directive 2022/542. The Belgian government has introduced a draft VAT bill to the
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Belgium postpones VAT modernisation plans until further notice
Belgium’s tax authority announced that the planned VAT system modernisation has been indefinitely postponed, with transitional measures remaining in place to maintain continuity. Belgium’s tax administration has released Circular 2025/C/62 on
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Belgium, Kenya sign income tax treaty
Representatives from Kenya and Belgium have signed a tax treaty aimed at eliminating double taxation and preventing tax evasion for individuals and businesses operating between the two countries. The agreement was signed on Tuesday, 30 September
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Belgium defines fixed financial asset requirement for participation exemption
The participation exemption applies to shareholders with at least 10% ownership or investments of EUR 2.5 million, provided the latter qualify as fixed financial assets. Belgium's Ministry of Finance has released Circular 2025/C/63 on 3 October
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OECD: Australia, Belgium, Netherlands, New Zealand revise arbitration rules under BEPS MLI
Part VI of the MLI enables jurisdictions that opt in to implement mandatory binding arbitration to resolve disputes arising under tax treaties. The OECD has released updated arbitration profiles for Australia, Belgium, Netherlands, and New
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Belgium: Government plans broader reporting requirements for securities, cryptocurrency accounts
The first mandatory reporting of securities and crypto asset account balances will cover 31 December 2025 and 30 June 2026. Belgium’s government has published amendments regarding the annual securities account tax on 17 September 2024, which
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Belgium: FPS clarifies new rules on mandatory e-invoicing
The Royal Decree of 8 July 2025, published on 14 July 2025, establishes the regulatory framework for structured e-invoicing in Belgium, building on the Law of 6 February 2024. Belgium's Federal Public Service (FPS) Finance published a notice on
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India, Belgium amending protocol to tax treaty enters into force
The Protocol expands the existing framework for exchanging tax information, aiming to reduce tax evasion and avoidance between the two countries while also facilitating mutual assistance in tax collection. The amending protocol to the 1993
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Belgium extends deadline for thematic investment deduction certificate filing
The extension is limited to 30 June 2026, except for deadlines within three months of that date, with up to 40% deduction rates for sustainable transition investments. Belgium’s Federal Public Service for Finance has published the royal
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Belgium delays VAT chain modernisation measures
A new start date for the modernisation of the VAT has not been announced. Belgium’s Federal Public Service for Finance announced, on 26 August 2025, that the implementation of Belgium’s VAT chain modernisation measures has been
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Belgium gazettes laws concerning participation exemption requirements, exit tax rules, and other tax reforms
The Belgian Chamber of Deputies approved the law on 17 July 2025. Belgium’s government has published the Programme Law of 18 July 2025 in the Official Gazette on 29 July 2025. The law introduces a new participation exemption requirement
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