• 19 October 2023

    What’s an SRL?

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    The SRL (société à responsabilité limitée) is a popular business type in Belgium. The most important characteristic of an SRL is the limited liability of shareholders. This means that, in case of bankruptcy, creditors will only be able to make a claim to the company assets – not the personal capital of shareholders. 
  • 27 March 2024

    Withholding tax exemption for shift work: imminent changes

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    The shift work exemption applies if the same work, both in terms of content and scope, is performed in shifts. The Government is currently working on updating the measure.
  • 19 October 2023

    What is an SA?

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    The SA (Société Anonyme) is a business type, usually reserved for financially powerful companies. It’s a capital-focused partnership that pulls in wealth anonymously. Compared to the SRL, the SA has a more complicated management organisation.
  • 12 June 2023

    Renewal of collective labour agreements regarding the RCC/SWT (scheme of unemployment with corporate allowance)

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    To implement the agreement framework of 6 April 2023 concluded at central level within the Group of Ten, the National Labour Council approved 5 collective labour agreements regarding the schemes of unemployment with corporate allowance (hereafter RCC/SWT) that will come into effect on 1 July 2023.
  • 27 September 2023

    A draft sector agreement 2023-2024 for JC 111.03 (metal, mechanical and electrical manufacturing)

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    The social partners of joint committee 111.03 reached a draft agreement for the period 2023-2024. Reminder: the Royal Decree of 13 May 2023 sets the salary standard for the period 2023-2024 at 0%.
  • 14 December 2023

    NSSO: changes to the activation contribution

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    From 01.01.2024, the rates of this contribution will be increased
  • 16 June 2023

    A draft sector agreement for JC 124 (building sector)

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    The sectoral partners of JC 124 have concluded a sectoral agreement for the period 2023-2024. This agreement must be fully consistent with the RD of 13 May 2023 that sets the wage standard for the 2023 and 2024 period (0%).
  • 03 October 2023

    Annual leave days and the end of the year : wich rules must be observed

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    The end of the year is approaching and some of your employees still have a fair number of holiday days to take before 31 December. So what are the rules and your obligations in such cases?
  • 02 October 2023

    Brussels Capital Region: affected by Brexit? Apply for your bonus now!

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    The Brussels Capital Region provides 10 temporary bonuses for Brussels companies affected by Brexit. One concerns personnel costs.
  • 02 November 2023

    The purchasing power bonus: frequently asked questions

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    The tool of the purchasing power bonus continues to appeal to the imagination. There are already several sectors and employers that will award this bonus.