August 12, 2016

Owning properties abroad – tax circular letter of 29 June 2016

As already mentioned earlier in this newsletter, Belgians in general are very keen on owning real estate. This appetite for real estate shows an increasing trend […]
June 21, 2016

A long discussion – taxation in Belgium of employer-provided housing benefits

Introduction Some years ago, the Belgian government decided to significantly increase the taxable value of housing benefits, provided to employees and directors of companies. This has […]
June 17, 2016

Tax deductions for non resident tax payers

Introduction The topic of tax deductions for individuals, who carry out professional activities outside their country of residence has during the past years already been subject […]
June 1, 2016

Did you overpay French social security contributions?

Employees, who live outside France and who are working in France are likely to become subject to French income taxes and/or social security contributions. The respective tax […]
January 11, 2016

Belgian tax residents with Dutch dividend income – recovery of 15% withholding tax

Dividend income in general is taxed in Belgium at a fixed rate of 27% (from 2016 onwards). Belgian resident tax payers earn a net dividend income […]
November 25, 2015

New challenges for foreign employers with staff in Belgium – fiche 281 and salary withholding taxes

During recent years, the Belgian tax authorities are stepping up their efforts in order to ensure that employers properly report all taxable income of their employees […]