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In this section, you will find all our client-related "news" messages, informing you about important changes in Belgian and international rules and regulations, both from a tax and a legal point of view.

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Payroll Newsletter Q1 2026

Great flexibility: unlock the opportunities for introducing new working time arrangements

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As many companies are looking for ways to align working time arrangements more closely with their operational needs, the ‘great flexibility’ framework can offer an interesting solution within the bounds of Belgian labor law.
Forvis Mazars provides dedicated support to help organizations navigate the procedure required to implement this regime.

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Trilogue negotiations on the Omnibus I Directive concluded: These changes are coming

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On 16 December 2025, the European Parliament adopted the Omnibus I package to adapt sustainability reporting and due diligence obligations in the EU, thereby concluding the trilogue negotiations. The European Council had already stated in advance that it would agree to the compromise text reached in the trilogue negotiations, provided that the text was adopted by the EP without amendment.

We have included here details on the most important points and implications:

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Omnibus I and ESRS simplification: analysis of EFRAG’s technical advice on the draft simplified standards

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On 3 December 2025, the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) officially submitted its technical advice to the European Commission regarding the simplified draft of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). In a regulatory context where sustainability reporting is rapidly evolving, our experts have analysed it to highlight the main changes compared to the previous Set 1.

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Public Country-by-Country Reporting: technical update

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With the first reporting deadline for Public Country-by-Country Reporting (Public CbCR or pCBCR) underway for many large multinationals (i.e. generally by 31 December 2026 for a calendar-year group), please find below a technical update following recent releases by the European Commission (EC) and the National Bank of Belgium (NBB).

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Belgian transfer pricing update: New Royal Decree updates Local File form (275 LF)

Meerwaardebelasting topic 1 – Kan u nog optimaliseren in 2025?

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Hoewel de nieuwe meerwaardebelasting nog niet finaal gestemd werd, bevestigde het kabinet dat de meerwaardebelasting in België wordt ingevoerd vanaf 1 januari 2026.

In deze eerste nieuwsflash overlopen we enkele optimalisatiemogelijkheden en aandachtspunten met betrekking tot de jaarafsluiting.

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De meerwaardebelasting komt eraan - Bent u er klaar voor?

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Dat de invoering van de meerwaardebelasting op 1 januari 2026 eraan komt, is geen verrassing meer. Hoewel de definitieve wettekst nog niet werd goedgekeurd, zijn de grote lijnen van deze nieuwe fiscale maatregel vrij duidelijk.

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Providing support to Croatian subcontractors in Belgium

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Navigating Belgium’s labor law, tax, immigration, social security and other regulations can be quite challenging for foreign contractors. That’s why we have set up a pragmatic and hands-on cooperation specifically designed to support Croatian subcontracting companies working on construction or industrial sites in Belgium.
Our goal is to guide you through every step of the process and address all your questions. From compliance support in areas like personal income tax, corporate tax, VAT, labor law, social security and immigration, to advisory and compliance reviews, we ensure a smooth and compliant experience for you and your workforce both in Belgium and in Croatia.

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Het begrotingsakkoord van 24 november 2025 bekeken vanuit de Private Planning-praktijk

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De federale regering onder leiding van premier Bart De Wever heeft na een intensief onderhandelingstraject op 24 november 2025 een akkoord bereikt over de begroting voor de komende jaren.

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Belgian Pillar 2 update - Belgium extends the filing deadline of the QDMTT return

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On 17 November 2025, the Belgian tax administration announced the long-awaited extension of the 30 November 2025 QDMTT filing due date to 30 June 2026.

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Payroll Newsletter Q4 2025

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21 October 2025

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Federal mobility budget: coming your way in 2026

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The federal mobility budget is about to redefine corporate mobility policies. What was long considered unattainable - reducing the dominance of the company car - is now becoming a tangible reality.

Driven by the rise of remote work, the need to avoid traffic congestion and a growing commitment to sustainability and green mobility, the federal mobility budget is gaining significant traction. As of 2026, substantial regulatory changes are expected, offering HR professionals a unique opportunity to rethink and optimize their mobility strategies.

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Revised transfer pricing documentation rules in Belgium

Payroll Newsletter Q3 2025

The VAT chain reform

C-suite barometer: financial services sector view

C-suite barometer: life sciences & pharmaceuticals sector view

Payroll Newsletter Q2 2025

Code Buysse IV and Directive 2025/25 regarding the further digitalization of company law

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Discover the essential changes in the updated soft law code for corporate governance. From enhanced accountability to new best practices, we give an overview of the critical updates that will redefine corporate leadership and compliance.

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