In order to make a transfer of a business (“handelszaak”/“fonds de commerce…
On 18 September 2025, the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) published a c…
Each day we publish several articles written by legal and tax specialists from law firms, notaries offices, the legal departments from payroll agencies and tax consultants.
It is the perfect way for lawyers at the Bar, in-house counsel, barristers, solicitors, notaries, bailiffs, paralegals and any other legal professional with an interest in Belgian and European law to keep informed of new legislative initiatives, case law, legal doctrine and all other legal developments on the Belgian legal scene!
The rulings by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the discretionary powers of international sports associations to authorise alternative competiti…
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On 1 January 2024, a major change came into force in the sanctions policy of the Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (hereinafter …
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Happy Data Protection Day! Yesterday, we celebrated Data Protection Day, which is this year dedicated to taking control of one’s data. For this occas…
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On 20 December 2023, the European Commission designated Pornhub, Xvideos and Stripchat, three widely-used porn sites, as ‘very large online platforms’…
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Bestuurders van vennootschappen bevinden zich in het hart van het ESG-gebeuren. Zij dragen niet alleen de verantwoordelijkheid voor de bedrijfsvoering…
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Sinds kort heeft de beheersdienst van de Kruispuntbank van Ondernemingen (KBO) twee nieuwe gronden ter beschikking om tot ambtshalve doorhaling van ee…
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Following the Act of 19 December 2023 (published on 27 December 2023), the legislator has introduced a reconciliation procedure in the commercial and …
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023 marked the near finale of the European Commission’s overhaul of its competition policy, leaving only a few loose ends to tie up in 2024/2025. No…
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De rechten van werknemers zijn altijd al een centrale pijler geweest van de regelgeving van de EU die een weerspiegeling zijn van het streven naar een…
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In its recently published market watch, the AFM focuses on notifications of substantial holdings and gross short positions. The AFM expands on its sup…
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Food law is extensively harmonized throughout the EU, but national law still has a role to play. In this short article, we look at three developments …
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Op 27 december 2023 is een Brusselse ordonnantie in het Belgisch Staatsblad verschenen die een voorkeurrecht invoert voor huurders van wie de woning t…
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Benchmarking is a vital tool in the development and improvement of a franchise network, and will benefit franchisees and franchisors alike. A good be…
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On 1 January 2024, the revised general regulation on de minimis aid (the de minimis Regulation) and the regulation on de minimis aid for providers of …
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Italië introduceert een nieuw gunstig belastingregime ter vervanging van de vroegere belastingvermindering van het “impatriati”-regime.
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The protection against dismissal as granted to social elections candidates starts between 14 and 27 January 2024, depending on day Y.
Read MoreSince August 2020, the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) has had special competence regarding abuse of economic dependence. The prohibition on abuse…
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In principle, an invoice between companies is due and payable when it has been accepted (i) explicitly or (ii) tacitly, i.e. when it has not been disp…
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There is a lot coming at companies with regard to sustainability matters these days. This could also affect company directors’ responsibilities and li…
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Op 25 september 2023 werd een wetsvoorstel ingediend tot wijziging van het Burgerlijk Wetboek met betrekking tot de gedwongen mede-eigendom van gebouw…
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