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Efficiently manage your technicians on the job? Focus on these points

Efficiently manage your technicians on the job? Focus on these points

June 2024 - As a manager in a service and installation company, you are responsible for managing the technicians on the job. Naturally, you do everything possible to ensure that this runs as efficiently as possible, but that does not prevent things from going wrong from time to time. In this article, we show… ➤

Lifelong learning: an investment with a high return

Lifelong learning: an investment with a high return

June 2024 - Do you want to stay one step ahead of your competitors? Then it is a good idea to regularly update your expertise and skills. In this article, you will learn how to approach that. Brushing up on your knowledge? Choosing the right tools for your office? Or develop your soft skills? By continuously working on yourself and your employees… ➤

Technical profiles wanted? 6 tips for an effective hr policy

Technical profiles wanted? 6 tips for an effective hr policy

June 2024 - Maintenance mechanic, electrician, site manager or mechanic? The shortage of technically skilled profiles is acute. And this is felt by service and installation companies, which are finding it increasingly difficult to find suitable staff. A solid recruitment strategy is a must to find the right people, but how do you make sure your employees.. ➤

Long-term absent employees? Here's how to reintegrate them into your organisation

Long-term absent employees? Here's how to reintegrate them into your organisation

June 2024 - As if a long-term sick person does not have it hard enough, another threat lurks: the fade-out. The longer a sick colleague remains absent, the harder it becomes to return to work. The remedy for this is keeping in touch, embedded in a solid reintegration process. Figures from the federal health… ➤

Electronic invoicing: state of play in 5 questions and answers

Electronic invoicing: state of play in 5 questions and answers

June 2024 - From 1 January 2026, structured electronic invoices will become the norm for transactions between Belgian companies. In this article, we list everything you need to know about e-invoicing. What is electronic invoicing or e-invoicing? When we talk about electronic invoicing, or e-invoicing, we are not talking… ➤

How to reduce the tax burden for your sole proprietorship?

How to reduce the tax burden for your sole proprietorship?

June 2024 - The sole proprietorship is and remains by far the most popular business form for start-ups. Unlike a company, you and your sole proprietorship are one entity, with no distinction between private assets and those of your business. The downside of this is that you face a high tax burden in personal income tax, supplemented… ➤

Does new CFC law trigger Belgian profit tax on foreign subsidiaries?

Does new CFC law trigger Belgian profit tax on foreign subsidiaries?

June 2024 - On 22 December 2023, the federal parliament approved new legislation on Controlled Foreign Companies (CFCs). Since tax year 2024 - financial years ending on 31 December 2023 or later - as a Belgian business group or holding company, you have to take into account an extended… ➤

Investment deduction reform from 2025

Investment deduction reform from 2025

June 2024 - On 20 March 2024, the chamber approved at first reading a new bill on investment deduction reform. We expect this revision to effectively pass the final reading, with ‘supporting the investment climate and green energy transition in Belgium’ being the main objective. The new investment deduction regime will apply to fixed assets… ➤

Federal Learning Account (FLA): training registration no later than 30 November 2024

Federal Learning Account (FLA): training registration no later than 30 November 2024

June 2024 - In a previous news item, we informed you about the launch of the Federal Learning Account (FLA), where, as part of the employment deal, you are required as an employer to record both formal and informal training within the employment relationship in this separate database. ➤

Postponement of VAT deduction information requirement for mixed and partial taxpayers

Postponement of VAT deduction information requirement for mixed and partial taxpayers

June 2024 - Since 2024, there is a disclosure requirement regarding VAT deduction for mixed and partial taxable persons. This applies to taxable persons using the general ratio or actual use. Mixed taxpayers applying the general ratio. For this group, the ratio number basically determines the right to… ➤

How to avoid costly claims for your business?

How to avoid costly claims for your business?

May 2024 - Being held liable after a workplace accident or having to pay a hefty compensation claim? For business owners, it is their worst nightmare. With these tips, you can protect yourself to the max. 1.   Clear general terms and conditions. Companies can be held liable not only by their employees, but also by their customers or suppliers. ➤

ERP, the complete organisation of your company in one package

ERP, the complete organisation of your company in one package

May 2024 - ERP or Enterprise Resource Planning is an umbrella term for software that centralises all kinds of business processes (logistics, administrative, financial, ?) in a single management and information platform. ERP software enables far-reaching automation, allowing companies, including yours, to work more efficiently. Even on the road. ➤

Tailored public procurement for SMEs on revamped digital platform

Tailored public procurement for SMEs on revamped digital platform

May 2024 - Working for the government is getting easier for SMEs, thanks to the new e-procurement platform and a federal charter. All public procurement tailored to SMEs is collected on the revamped e-procurement platform. There, entrepreneurs now find what they are looking for even faster and easier. ➤

VAT exemption for small businesses axed

VAT exemption for small businesses axed

May 2024 - Spurred by Europe, 'the special tax exemption scheme for small businesses' in the VAT Code is being amended. This will allow small businesses established in another European member state but carrying out taxable transactions in our country to opt to benefit from a VAT exemption. The new measure will enter into force on… ➤

Don't forget your Reprobel declaration!

Don't forget your Reprobel declaration!

May 2024 - In early 2022, many entrepreneurs got acquainted for the first time with Reprobel, the body responsible for the collection and redistribution of reproduction remunerations. Again this year, many entrepreneurs received a letter or e-mail asking them to submit their returns before 30 April 2024. What do you need to know about this? ➤

UBO formalities not followed? Deletion from CBE!

UBO formalities not followed? Deletion from CBE!

May 2024 - Based on the Act of 5 November 2023 containing various provisions on economy, as entered into force on 21 December 2023, since the end of 2023, the FPS Finance has a new ground for ex officio removal of a company from the CBE: non-compliance with UBO formalities. The consequences are immediately visible… ➤

Changed VAT rules for virtual events from 1 January 2025

Changed VAT rules for virtual events from 1 January 2025

May 2024 - The applicable VAT regime for virtual events - such as livestream training courses, online sports activities, online conferences,? - exist within the various EU member states, there is a lot of uncertainty.
Currently, if you provide services of a cultural, artistic, sporting, scientific or entertainment nature, they are… ➤

Pension reform finally approved: what will change for you and your employees?

Pension reform finally approved: what will change for you and your employees?

May 2024 - On 4 April 2024, the federal parliament finally approved the pension reform. Some notable measures include a pension bonus of 33,975 euros for those working for three years and stricter conditions for the minimum pension. Pension bonus up to more than €30,000. ➤