• 24 October 2023

    Ready to develop your business further?

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    To grow your business, you need a trusted partner who understands the challenges you face. Partena Professional makes your success personal and supports you as you grow.   Discover our offer
  • 06 May 2024

    The work bonus as from 1 May 2024

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    The 'work bonus' is a reduction of personal social security contributions paid by the worker. The amounts of this reduction were indexed on 1 May 2024.
  • 02 April 2024

    Guaranteed Minimum Income: amounts as of 1 April 2024

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    The amount of the Guaranteed Average Monthly Minimum Income (GAMMI) increases as of 1 April 2024, in accordance with the social agreement reached on 25 June 2021.
  • 19 October 2023

    What is a general partnership?

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    A general partnership is a legal entity. It’s the least regulated and simplest business type. To set up a general partnership, you don’t need to visit a notary or publish a financial statement, nor do you need a financial plan. As a partner, you are unlimitedly liable in case of company debt, though, which means your private assets aren’t protected. 
  • 01 March 2024

    Mobility budget: a circular brings (some) clarity!

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    Since 1 January 2024, the new calculation formulas for the mobility budget have entered into force. However, some areas of uncertainty remained. A tax circular now brings some clarity
  • 15 June 2023

    Student: how to terminate a contract?

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    As the student employment contract is a fixed-term contract, it automatically ends on the end date indicated in the contract, with no notice required. However, it is possible to terminate the contract before the end of the term.
  • 05 June 2023

    Wage standard: 0.0% for 2023-2024

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    As expected, the wage standard for 2023-2024 was officially set at 0.0% by the Royal Decree of 13 May 2023. This standard determines how much the average wage cost per employee may increase for a maximum of two years.
  • 08 February 2019

    Brexit and cross-border work: a 'solution' afoot when it comes to social security

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    On 23 June 2016 the British decided to leave the European Union: 51,9% voted for Brexit, 48,1% voted Remain. On 30 March 2019, the United Kingdom will leave the European Union, with or without agreement. The United Kingdom may also stop the Brexit if it wishes so. That still seems to be the most important certainty we have.
  • 13 November 2018

    100 "voluntary & negotiated" overtime hours

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    Each year a worker can voluntarily work 100 overtime hours. (A sectoral collective bargaining agreement may increase this limit to 360 hours). Both the employer and the worker must agree, but the worker is supposed to take the initiative. A. When and how these overtime hours can be worked?
  • 26 December 2023

    Wage bonus CBA no. 90: caps 2024

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    The caps of the wage bonus CBA no. 90 for 2024 have been published. Find out up to what amount you can award a tax-free wage bonus to your employees.