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The “preliminary agreement” and other (temporary) reforms of insolvency law: an effective vaccine in times of economic decline?

In addition to various supportive measures in the context of the corona-pandemic, companies also benefitted from legal protection against bankruptcy until 31 January 2021. With the act of 11 March 2021, the legislator changes tack by making the procedure for judicial reorganization more flexible. We summarize the most important changes for you.

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Withholding tax on French dividends: tax authorities accept the opinion of the Court of Cassation (after all)

Income from foreign movable property received by a Belgian taxpayer is (usually) subject to withholding tax in the country of origin. In Belgium, this income is also taxed as movable income. This leads to double taxation.

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Until we meet again: the fiscal impact of Brexit

As of 1 January 2021, the United Kingdom (hereafter: UK) leaves the customs union and single market behind . Henceforth the UK is effectively considered a third country and can no longer invoke the European freedoms and directives. In order to minimize any unwanted consequences, a trade and cooperation agreement was concluded between the EU and the UK at the last minute. In addition, the question arises as to the consequences in the areas of corporate taxation and VAT.

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