November 2023 - If you invest in software, you (rightly) set high standards for performance, user-friendliness and versatility. But before buying, do you ever consider the security of your data? Cyber attacks and data breaches can cause a lot of (financial) damage - just check the newspapers. Moreover, when confidential business… ➤
GKS: real-time and online reporting from 2024
November 2023 - From 2024, the federal government plans to modernise the registered cash register system (GKS). Specifically, this means that this system could also become mandatory in sectors other than the hospitality industry; the technology should become more compatible with new POS technology/software, and transaction data will be reported online in... ➤
Holidays 2024: don't forget to fix replacement days by 15 December 2023!
Expansion of flexi-job sectors from 2024
November 2023 - In autumn, the federal government reached an agreement on the 2024 budget. This agreement includes the measure that flexi-jobs will be extended to 12 new sectors from 1 January 2024.
With this measure, the federal government aims to address staff shortages in these sectors, allowing employers to deploy additional staff flexibly. ➤
New central register for board bans
November 2023 - Did you know that since 1 August 2023, details of persons on whom board prohibitions have been imposed will be registered, kept and amended in a central register of board prohibitions? Through this register, public authorities and third parties can check whether there is a board prohibition for the following mandates: director, manager… ➤
Bicycle allowance: higher maximum exempt amount from 1 January 2024
November 2023 - If an employee receives a bicycle allowance, this allowance is exempt from social and tax charges up to a certain amount. This bicycle allowance is currently capped at EUR 0.27. The Council of Ministers recently decided to increase this amount to EUR 0.35 from 1 January 2024. At the same time, an annual ceiling… ➤
Investments 2023: investment deduction percentages changed
October 2023 - Through the investment deduction, a company can exempt part of its profits for certain new investments made during the taxable period. What (changed) percentages for the investment deduction should you take into account? For investments obtained or made between 12/03/2020 and 31/12/2022, an increased… ➤
Introducing wage bonus (collective agreement 90) for your staff? Introduce your bonus plan before 31 October 2023!
1 September 2023: restructuring directive for SMEs enters into force
In the spotlight: tax-friendly benefits of all kinds
October 2023 - From passenger cars to laptops: for many entrepreneurs, tax-friendly benefits in kind (VAA) are a popular way to supplement their monthly remuneration. Central to this is the favourable flat-rate basis for its taxation. These benefits include a wide range of perks, ranging from a private… ➤
Electronic invoicing between companies to become mandatory from 2026
4 questions and answers for optimal inventory management
October 2023 - Empty shelves lead to increasing delivery times and dissatisfied customers. But excessive stock levels are also bad news for the profitability of your business. How to find the optimal stock level and four other crucial questions around optimal stock management, we answer in this article. ➤
Avoiding false self-employment? Here's what to look out for
October 2023 - Bogus self-employment is subject to severe penalties. Do you work exclusively for one client? Then you better play it safe. In this article, we point out some red flags. Sham self-employment is prohibited to protect the self-employed person from being abused by a principal and to avoid social... ➤
Late payment interest on government contracts continues to rise
Social elections 2024: adaptation of legal framework tekst
1 in 3 SMEs send invoices by post
October 2023 - 1 in 3 Belgian SMEs still sends invoices by post. Remarkable, because from 1 January 2026 electronic invoicing between companies will become mandatory. The figures come from a survey by Horus Software, which asked 452 Belgian SMEs about their invoicing habits. To the question 'I send my invoice via ?… ➤
The four-day week was not a great success
September 2023 - According to a study by HR services provider SD Worx, the four-day week has been introduced in just six per cent of Flemish SMEs. The federal government's employment deal, which aims to give more people the chance to find a job and boost flexibility, has not been a resounding success. ➤
Using LinkedIn as a digital sales assistant
September 2023 - As an entrepreneur, you like to show off your expertise. LinkedIn is the ideal tool for showcasing your knowledge and attracting attention to you and your company. How exactly does it work? Highlighting your expertise: Your target group needs to know that you're good at what you do, even before you... ➤