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Tiberghien’s continued growth
03-04-12 In recent years, tax law firm Tiberghien has seen tremendous growth. Now, in addition to this organic growth, the tax lawyers of the law firm Dauginet, will be joining…Publications
International double taxation in the European Union: comparative guidelines from Switzerland and the United States
27-03-2017 - The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled on several occasions that, while international double taxation may hinder the fundamental freedoms guaranteed by European Union (EU)…News
New Belgian Innovation Profits Deduction (“IPD”)
2017-03-14 - After the abolition of the patent income deduction, the Belgian government announced on 2 December 2016 a new tax deduction for innovation profits. In line with the OECD’s recommendations…News
VAT advance payments for quarterly VAT returns abolished from 1 April 2017
On 23 February 2017 a royal decree was published in the Belgian Official Gazette that abolishes the obligation for VAT taxable persons submitting quarterly VAT returns to make advance payments.…News
T/A economics: Painting a new story...
... as the BeNeLux alternative for transfer pricing and valuation services, yet with a distinct approach. T/A economics is proud to announce its launch. T/A economics is a joint venture between…Events
6 April 2017 | 16.00h - 17.30h | Barcelona
17th Annual Tax Planning Strategies - U.S. and Europe
Speaker: Koen Morbée (co-chair)
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17 March 2017 | 09.30h - 17.00h | Hasselt University
Symposium: The Belgian Reform of Succession Law from a Comparative Perspective
Speaker: Charlotte Declerck
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Income Taxation of Trusts in Belgium
Trusts do not exist under Belgian civil law. However, trusts governed by foreign law are generally analyzed by applying conflict of law rules. As a result, Belgium will generally recognize…Events
8 February 2017 | 16.30h - 18.30h | London
Seminar STEP: 'Global and European Crossroads : Dutch and Belgian Cross-Border Estate Planning'
Speaker: Alain Van Geel
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Luxembourg introduces new rules applicable to intra-group financing companies
1. Introduction The Luxembourg direct tax authorities issued on 27 December 2016 new guidelines by means of the issuance of Circular L.I.R. no. 56/1 – 56bis/1 (hereinafter the “Circular”) which…News
Commission proposes new measures to modernize VAT for cross-border B2C e-commerce
On 1 December 2016, the European Commission has proposed various legislative changes to improve the current VAT rules on e-commerce1.News
Advocate General ECJ: Fairness Tax contrary to art. 4 Parent-Subsidiary Directive
In a case pending before the European Court of Justice, the Court has been asked to determine whether the Belgian “Fairness Tax” is compatible with the freedom of establishment and…News
The new Belgian REIF - Ready for 'take-off'
The Royal Decree containing the regulatory framework for the new Belgian Real Estate Investment Fund (“REIF”) has finally been published in the Belgian Official Gazette. Belgian and international real estate…News
Does the finance structure of your real estate investments need to be reviewed?
Unfortunately, there is as yet no final agreement on a major reform of the Belgian corporate income tax system. However, increasing numbers of tax measures do not require an agreement…Events
7 December 2016 | 09.00h - 11.00h | University of Antwerp
Morning lectures - Domestic anti-abuse rules and treaty override
Speaker: Anne Van de Vijver en Koen Morbée
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6-7 March 2017 | Claridge's Hotel, London, England
22nd Annual IBA International Wealth Transfer Practice Conference
Speaker: Gerd D Goyvaerts
