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. ➤

7 tips to position yourself as a strong and reliable employer

7 tips to position yourself as a strong and reliable employer

April 2024 - Do you want the brightest minds and strongest profiles on your company's payroll? Here are seven tips every HR professional should take to heart. 1. Show your added value. Are you going to draft a job advertisement or interview? Then try to convey very precisely how your company makes a difference for your staff… ➤

What are the features of crm software?

What are the features of crm software?

April 2024 - How can CRM tools boost your sales? Which tools are available and which functionalities offer real added value? CRM software has evolved a lot in recent years. It has evolved from a modern and expensive gadget reserved for large companies to an indispensable tool for every company, regardless of turnover or number of employees. ➤

Making a competitive analysis: this is what you need to know

Making a competitive analysis: this is what you need to know

April 2024 - A competitive analysis is an essential part of the business plan and an indispensable policy tool for managers and entrepreneurs. At least if it is clearly and insightfully prepared. But how do you get started? And where do you get the right data? Competitive analysis is part of the business or business plan. The aim is to paint a clear picture of a… ➤

Creating a business plan for your SME: these are the building blocks

Creating a business plan for your SME: these are the building blocks

April 2024 - A business plan is an essential document for any (starting) company. It describes your activity, the market you operate in, your competitors and your financial challenges. It helps you achieve your goals and overcome obstacles - not only during the start-up phase of your business but also later. ➤

3 strategies for service companies to work more efficiently

3 strategies for service companies to work more efficiently

April 2024 - For a service company, ‘service' is undoubtedly its greatest asset. You would rather not leave customers with a broken heating or electricity installation out in the cold for too long. So, your organisation needs to run on wheels to carry out interventions quickly and efficiently. ➤

Deadline NIS2 approaches: is your company ready?

Deadline NIS2 approaches: is your company ready?

April 2024 - The number of cyber-attacks and incidents has been rising sharply in recent years. Moreover, hackers are becoming increasingly creative, threatening companies with ransomware, data breaches, phishing, CEO fraud or reports on the dark web. To address this worrying phenomenon and make European member… ➤

Key deadlines for mixed taxpayers in 2024

Key deadlines for mixed taxpayers in 2024

April 2024 - Mixed taxpayers are taxpayers who carry out both taxed and exempt transactions. Due to this mixed tax liability, there is no full right to VAT deduction. That deduction can be made on the basis of the general ratio or by applying actual use. Mixed taxpayers must report their use through a notification. ➤

New interest rates for loans and overdrafts

New interest rates for loans and overdrafts

April 2024 - By RD of 12 January 2024 (publication on 25 January 2024), the reference interest rates for cheap loans were published. These reference rates are used to calculate the benefit in kind for a loan granted by a company to its director(s) or employee(s). This is also used to determine the overdraft interest rate for the 2023 income year. ➤

Increased cost deduction of 120% for e-invoicing software

Increased cost deduction of 120% for e-invoicing software

April 2024 - From 1 January 2026, the mandatory introduction of digital invoicing is imminent for Belgian companies. In early 2024, the Belgian Chamber of Representatives approved a change in the law that gives companies a tax advantage when they switch to e-invoicing. Specifically, sole traders and SMEs will enjoy… ➤

Higher tax increase for insufficient upfront payments: from 6.75% to 9%

Higher tax increase for insufficient upfront payments: from 6.75% to 9%

April 2024 - A company or sole proprietorship that makes too few advance payments of its income taxes must reckon with a tax increase. Until the financial year 2023, this increment was 6.75% or 4.5%. For the financial year 2024, it will be 9%. So, a proactive prepayment strategy is not a luxury! ➤

Retailers must accept cash payments

Retailers must accept cash payments

March 2024 - The House plenary approved a bill requiring retailers to accept cash payments. According to European regulations, customers in the European Union must be free to choose whether to pay in cash or electronically. However, the number of stores where this is not possible is increasing. More and more merchants are refusing cash… ➤

Mandatory training plan: deadline approaches

Mandatory training plan: deadline approaches

March 2024 - By the end of March, companies with 20 or more employees must have a labour deal training plan ready. A survey shows that nearly 4 in 10 SMEs have that plan ready today. About a third have yet to start.
What is the labour deal?
The labour deal contains a series of measures to reform the labour market. ➤