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Belgium Introduces Capital Gains Tax on Financial Assets as from 1 January 2026
Background Belgium is set to enter a new era of taxation: a capital gains tax on financial assets will apply as from 1 January 2026. This marks a turning point in Belgian tax policy, as it brings into scope one…

New cap on employer social security contributions for high earners
The Belgian Programme Act of 18 July 2025 provides for an exemption from employer contributions to the National Social Security Office (NSSO) on employee earnings above a certain salary threshold, scheduled to apply as from 1 July 2025. The expected…

The Private Investigation Act: implications for internal HR investigations
On 16 December 2024, the Private Investigation Act (PIA) came into force, replacing and updating the Private Detective Act of 1991. The PIA has a significant impact on the manner in which internal investigations must be conducted in the workplace,…