QUESTION ONE – What are the most common structures used when international clients want to form a company in your jurisdiction? Any examples? BV or SRL The BV or SRL requires a minimum of one shareholder and no share capital. Owners must guarantee all activities for at least three years and a financial plan covering […]
When a company gives a cheap or interest-free loan to an employee or a director, this generates a benefit in kind in the hands of the beneficiary. Therefore, it is crucial to determine the value of this benefit in kind. The tax authorities use the benchmark interest rates which are published annually in the Belgian […]
Soon it will be time again to fill out your personal income tax return. As it is the case every year we briefly guide you through the tax return. Notwithstanding the fact that the tax authorities announce that this year there are just a few new tax codes, there are still a number of changes. […]
Since the entry into force of the Companies and Associations Code (CAC) on 1 May, the number of company forms is reduced to four. Much attention goes to the private company and especially the abolishment of the capital concept. Why choose this company form? The private company is a company with full legal personality without […]
Finding the ideal acquisition target that is also a great strategic fit with an existing business, can often seem like an impossible task. This is particularly true if that target […]
Read moreIR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Dave van Moppes of Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers. Dave has joined IR as our exclusive White Collar Crime Member in Belgium. Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers is a Belgian nation-wide law firm specialised in tax law with offices in Antwerp, Westerlo, Hasselt and Liege. Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers […]
‘The only way to do great work is to love what you do.’ This Steve Jobs quote is the mantra embossed onto every business card that Steven De Schrijver hands out. It is a philosophy that has shaped his career, and one that he always shares with young lawyers, whenever they ask about the secrets […]
Read moreAntaxius Advocaten recently released a segment in the Tax Management International Forum: Comparative Tax Law for the International Practitioner by Bloomberg Tax. To view the full publication, please click HERE
“IR Global member firm for real estate in Spain performed work for the Safestay group. Safestay Group is a leading player in the premium hostels market. They provide a consistently high-quality product and standard of service, while still preserving the ethos andthe character of individual hostels. As Safestay had expansion plans on mainland Europe in 2018 and more particularly […]
I hope you are finishing a successful first quarter of the year, both private and business wise. For Astrea, 2019 has gone off to a good start. Each year I am amazed to see how fast time flies. In the blink of an eye, the first quarter of the year is already almost behind us. […]
The article entitled “Open Source Software: how to avoid its perils in M&A?” contributed to the Expert Guide: Mergers & Acquisitions 2019 which was published by Corporate LiveWire. Open Source Software (OSS) has become widespread in modern software development. In this article, Steven discusses the issues and complications surrounding this important technological development which must […]
In a preliminary assessment, it was held that certain rules of the FEI (Federation Equestre International) regarding jumping events are anti-competitive. Firstly, this assessment argues that the FEI approval procedure for organizing horse racing events is opaque, giving the FEI such a discretionary power that the organization of new jumping events can be delayed or […]
