November 18, 2016

International double taxation of dividend income – frustrated but hopeless discussions…..

  During recent years, the Belgian government has been increasing the tax rate on interest and dividend income. For dividends, the general rate has long been […]
October 24, 2016

United States: compliance matters

US nationals (and green card holders) must each year file a US income tax return and comply with the obligation to disclose bank accounts, held outside […]
October 13, 2016

New tax treaty signed between Belgium and Japan

For many years, there are excellent relations between Belgium and Japan. The current royal mission to Japan clearly shows the strong ties of friendship between both […]
September 9, 2016

Chrisanthemum Festival – Hasselt 1-9 October 2016

  Have you never been to the Japanese garden in Hasselt? Did you never see a wonderful flower festival? Do you like nature and flowers?   […]
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 […]