From 1 January 2026, Belgium is introducing a capital gains tax on certain financial assets; find out who is affected, which assets and transactions are affected by this regime, and what rates and exemptions apply.
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Since 1 January 2026, e-invoicing via Peppol has been mandatory for Belgian B2B invoices. Find out what this means for your software, VAT deductions and contracts, what exceptions apply, and how to avoid fines of up to €5,000.
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