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
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
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?
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?
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
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?
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
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. ➤
Taking tax advantage of donations? These are the conditions
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
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!
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!
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… ➤
Federal government reaches agreement on reduced VAT rate for demolition and reconstruction of rental properties
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?
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?
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. ➤