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T/A economics: Painting a new story...
... as the BeNeLux alternative for transfer pricing and valuation services, yet with a distinct approach. T/A economics is proud to announce its launch. T/A economics is a joint venture between…
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17th Annual Tax Planning Strategies - U.S. and Europe
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Symposium: The Belgian Reform of Succession Law from a Comparative Perspective
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Income Taxation of Trusts in Belgium
Trusts do not exist under Belgian civil law. However, trusts governed by foreign law are generally analyzed by applying conflict of law rules. As a result, Belgium will generally recognize…
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Seminar STEP: 'Global and European Crossroads : Dutch and Belgian Cross-Border Estate Planning'
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Luxembourg introduces new rules applicable to intra-group financing companies
1. Introduction The Luxembourg direct tax authorities issued on 27 December 2016 new guidelines by means of the issuance of Circular L.I.R. no. 56/1 – 56bis/1 (hereinafter the “Circular”) which…
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Commission proposes new measures to modernize VAT for cross-border B2C e-commerce
On 1 December 2016, the European Commission has proposed various legislative changes to improve the current VAT rules on e-commerce1.
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Advocate General ECJ: Fairness Tax contrary to art. 4 Parent-Subsidiary Directive
In a case pending before the European Court of Justice, the Court has been asked to determine whether the Belgian “Fairness Tax” is compatible with the freedom of establishment and…
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The new Belgian REIF - Ready for 'take-off'
The Royal Decree containing the regulatory framework for the new Belgian Real Estate Investment Fund (“REIF”) has finally been published in the Belgian Official Gazette. Belgian and international real estate…
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Does the finance structure of your real estate investments need to be reviewed?
Unfortunately, there is as yet no final agreement on a major reform of the Belgian corporate income tax system. However, increasing numbers of tax measures do not require an agreement…
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Morning lectures - Domestic anti-abuse rules and treaty override
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22nd Annual IBA International Wealth Transfer Practice Conference
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Permanent establishments: recent developments
The notion of permanent establishment (‘PE’) and the attribution of profits to a PE continue to develop at an ever-increasing pace. Enterprises engaged in cross-border activities should keep a close…
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Netherlands: proposals on cooperatives and dividend withholding tax
On the third Tuesday of September 2016, which is traditionally Budget Day in the Netherlands, the Deputy Minister of Finance sent a letter to the Dutch Parliament containing proposed changes…
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Luxembourg: VAT on directors' fees
On 30 September 2016, the Luxembourg VAT Administration published the much awaited circular-letter on the VAT treatment of company directors (circular-letter 781).
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New tax treaty between Belgium and Japan may stimulate cross-border investments
A new tax treaty between Belgium and Japan was signed on 12 October 2016. This treaty, once it becomes applicable, will significantly increase cross-border business opportunities for individuals and corporations…
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Luxembourg: VAT on director fees
On 30 September 2016, the Luxembourg VAT Administration published the much awaited circular-letter on the VAT treatment of company directors (circular-letter 781). This circular-letter is the first official comment by…
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IBA Conference: The New Era of Taxation
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Special IFA Session: European Union State Aid Cases
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Belgium applies VAT exemption for management of alternative collective investment funds
The Belgian VAT exemption for the management of investment funds has recently changed following the introduction of the new Belgian Real Estate Investment Trust (B-REIT). However, this change goes further…
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STEP Wyoming 2016: International Estate Planning Conference
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Special Half Day STEP New York Conference - Potpourri of Planning Strategies and Updates for North America and Europe
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70th Congress of the International Fiscal Association (IFA Congress 2016)
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2017 Luxembourg Tax Reform | Draft law
On 26 July 2016 the Luxembourg Government submitted the draft law no. 7020 to the Luxembourg Parliament. The draft law includes a number of direct and indirect tax measures, most…
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How does the CJEU's case law on cross-border loss relief apply to cross-border mergers and divisions?
The Merger Directive (Council Directive 2009/133/EC) is not a comprehensive piece of Union legislation covering all implications of cross-border reorganizations for the available tax losses of the companies involved in…
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VAT exemption of intra-EU supplies : Belgian VAT authorities simplify the proof required.
On 1 July 2016, the Belgian VAT authorities published an important decision that should simplify the burden of proof requirements for the VAT exemption concerning intra-EU supplies.
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Luxembourg Administrative Court confirms applicability of Advanced Tax Agreement
On 12 July 2016 the Luxembourg Administrative Court, the highest court in administrative matters in Luxembourg, confirmed the decision of the Luxembourg Administrative Tribunal of 16 December 2015, on the…
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"It's Brexit!": the possible impact on VAT and customs duties
On 23 June 2016 voters in the UK decided to leave the European Union. This newsletter shortly describes the possible impact of the Brexit on VAT and customs duties.
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The end of withholding tax on gross basis! : ECJ decision in Brisal Case
On July 13, 2016 the European Court of Justice rendered a milestone decision on withholding tax on interest payments within the EU (case C-18/15, Brisal – KBC Finance Ireland).
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New EU Directive on VAT and vouchers
On 27 June 2016, the EU Council adopted a directive on transactions involving vouchers by harmonising national VAT rules in this area. The directive was adopted without discussion.
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Redrafting VAT exemption for cost-sharing associations - action required
Belgian VAT law provides a specific exemption for cost-sharing associations, enabling groups of entities that have VAT exempt or out of scope activities to recharge costs without VAT. This VAT…
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VAT on online gambling services postponed till August
In a previous article, we explained in detail the new VAT rules on e-gambling services. These services, which currently benefit from a specific VAT exemption for gambling services, will become…
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Upcoming developments: a new Belgian real estate investment fund and the liberalisation of the existing SIR/GVV regime
The Belgian Federal government has recently announced new measures to make the Belgian real estate market more attractive to foreign investors. In particular, the creation of a new type of…
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Should trustees worry about potential liabilities under Belgian Cayman Tax?
Trustees must consider the reporting obligations of Belgium resident settlors and beneficiaries under the so-called Cayman-tax. These obligations include providing adequate and timely information as well as documentation about the…
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EU Regulation 883/2004 on social security applied to company directors working across borders in Europe
An interesting brochure is now available on the social security status in many European jurisdictions of company directors who are working across borders.
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Impact of the new customs rules on the VAT exemption for export
Since 1 May 2016, the Union Customs Code (the UCC) has entered into force in the European Union. The UCC modernises customs law and serves as the new framework regulation…
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Belgium’s imminent statutory transfer pricing documentation requirements
On 6 June 2016, a new law1 was proposed in the Belgian Federal Parliament’s Chamber of Representatives to introduce, amongst other items, a statutory transfer pricing documentation requirement for certain undertakings…
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TP DOCUMENTATION WORKSHOP - Do-It-Yourself (DIY) TP documentation
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Belgium introduces VAT on online gambling services
Currently, all types of gambling services are VAT-exempt in Belgium. The federal government is now planning to relatively quickly lift the VAT exemption for all online gambling and cash games,…
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Social Security for Directors
As business becomes ever more international, clients need in-depth advice on labour law, social security and taxes for their cross-border employment. This brochure covers a number of countries that are…
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European Cross-Border Mergers and Reorganizations
The book contains a detailed country-by-country analysis of the corporate, employment and tax rules on cross-border corporate reorganisations in 13 EU Member States. ...
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Luxembourg rulings anno 2016: A Big Leap Forward towards legal certainty
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Directors' fees and VAT. The Belgian VAT authorities' final position - discussion starts in Luxembourg
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When do Luxembourg funds fall under the scope of the Belgian "Cayman Tax"?
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