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Climate change is no longer a distant concern — it is already shaping business risks, strategy, and resilience. Discover why sustainability is key to future-proof organisations and how to turn insight into action.

What is locked-box leakage in M&A transactions? Discover the typical risks, the impact on the transaction value, and how buyers can protect themselves contractually and financially through clear SPA provisions and buy-side due diligence.

Find out what makes a locked box or closing accounts more suitable in an M&A transaction. This article offers a clear transaction services perspective on pricing mechanisms, risk allocation, due diligence, working capital, debt position and purchase price adjustments, enabling buyers and sellers to make more informed deal decisions.

An analysis of how a MAC clause can affect enterprise value, equity value, and negotiation dynamics in an M&A transaction.

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.

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.

Discover how IFRS 18 changes the classification of income and expenses in the statement of profit or loss. This article explains key requirements, practical challenges and what to expect from the new financial reporting standard

Discover how IFRS 18 changes the classification of income and expenses in the statement of profit or loss. This article explains key requirements, practical challenges and what to expect from the new financial reporting standard

A comprehensive reform of the voluntary overtime system has been announced, with retroactive effect from 1 April 2026. The federal government has opted for a single, uniform framework designed to offer businesses greater flexibility, while employees can count on a clear and tax-efficient system. Below, we outline the key elements of this reform.

Understand how to assess whether your company acts as a principal or an agent under IFRS 15. This article explains the key considerations and judgements needed to recognise revenue correctly in multi-party transactions

Understand how to identify performance obligations under IFRS 15 Step 2. This article explains the key concepts behind revenue recognition and helps businesses apply the standard consistently across contracts with customers.

The CBAM will begin to have a financial impact in 2026. Find out how importers need to prepare, what impact this will have on audits and provisioning, and how Grant Thornton can help.

Proper representation of companies: how to avoid costly mistakes

In 2024, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), issued a new Standard IFRS 18 ‘Presentation and Disclosures in Financial Statements’. IFRS 18 replaces IAS 1 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027.

The Belgian transfer pricing legislation requires taxpayers to complete and submit specific transfer pricing documentation forms, consisting of the Local File, the Master File, and the CbC notification form. The requirement applies annually to Belgian entities and permanent establishments of multinational groups that meet the applicable thresholds[M.

From 1 January 2026, Wallonia ends nearly 20 years of tax exemptions under the Marshall Plan and reinstates property tax, the compensatory industrial tax and the municipal motive power tax for industrial investments made since 2006. The reform significantly increases the tax burden for many companies and requires a detailed analysis of past and recent investments to understand the financial impact.