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The battle of forms: how to enforce your general terms and conditions?

Most companies have a set of general terms and conditions to fall back on in their business relations. Does this mean that, for example, if there are problems with payment or delivery, everything is also regulated according to these own general terms and conditions? In commercial relationships, general terms and conditions are often sent from both sides; which conditions then apply? In this article we will provide you with a number of main points.

Constitutional Court ends years of discrimination: now also foreign inheritance tax settlement on movable property possible

Upon the death of a Belgian resident, his worldwide assets must be declared for the calculation of inheritance tax. This can lead to double taxation if part of the estate is located abroad. However, the law provides for inheritance tax paid abroad to be credited against inheritance tax due in Belgium, but only for immovable property. The lack of a similar regulation for movable property is discriminatory according to the Constitutional Court. VLABEL has recently agreed with this view.

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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The battle of forms: how to enforce your general terms and conditions?

Constitutional Court ends years of discrimination: now also foreign inheritance tax settlement on movable property possible

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

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