Changing your payroll service: easier than you think
Switching to a payroll service that’s a better fit for your business is easier than you think.[Read more]
Reduction in the target group for first-time hires: What will change for your company in 2026?
New draft legislation amends the federal target group reduction for first-time hires: an SSN discount designed to support new and growing employers.[Read more]
AI in Your Hiring Process: Opportunities, but Also Responsibilities
AI can make the hiring process more efficient, but it also raises legal concerns—especially with the upcoming European AI Act.[Read more]
Impeccable Leadership as a Compass Toward Unity and Connection
A leader is much more than someone who keeps track of the big picture or makes tough decisions. As a leader, you’re confronted with differences and tensions within a team—and ultimately with your own role in all of this. How can you become a leader who truly makes an impact? What can you do to take collaboration within your team or organization to the next level?[Read more]
The Cafeteria Plan: Flexible Compensation in Practice
More and more employers are opting for a cafeteria plan as part of their compensation policy. Against a backdrop of rising labor costs and increasing employee expectations, this system offers an attractive alternative to traditional compensation optimization. But what exactly is a cafeteria plan? And more importantly: what does this mean for you, as an employer? [Read more]
New step in the VAT chain effective May 1, 2026
Starting May 1, 2026, significant changes are on the horizon. For example, the VAT commission account will replace the current account, which means new payment accounts will apply. The central MyMinfin platform has been simplified, there are stricter rules for refunds, and the vacation allowance will be eliminated. In short, there are quite a few new guidelines that we would like to bring to your attention. [Read more]
The Cent Index: What Does This Mean for Your Business?
The federal government plans to introduce the so-called “cent index” as part of its budgetary measures. This change will have a significant impact on the wage indexation of higher salaries in Belgium, and therefore also on your labor costs and compensation policy as an employer. Find out below exactly what this measure means for you as an employer! [Read more]
Switch to daylight saving time on Sunday, March 29, 2026
Daylight Saving Time begins again on the night of Saturday, March 28, to Sunday, March 29, 2026. The clock will be set forward one hour. Specifically, 2 a.m. becomes 3 a.m. This mainly affects employees working shifts on that particular night, as they will have to work one hour less. How much should you pay them? Read the details in our blog! [Read more]
New notice periods coming on April 1, 2026?
A bill has been introduced that would shorten the notice period in the event of termination by the employer. This change will apply only to employees who join the company on or after April 1, 2026. What exactly will change? [Read more]
Copyright: what you gain in one place, you lose in another
The government plans to restore IT professionals’ access to the favorable tax regime for copyright. Furthermore, it believes that the favorable tax regime should be reserved solely for “true” artists, and the flat-rate expense deduction will now be granted only to artists who hold an artist’s certificate. [Read more]
Termination of the employment contract upon reaching the statutory retirement age
Reaching the statutory retirement age does not automatically mean the end of an employment contract. Therefore, the contract does not automatically terminate once an employee turns 66 (the current statutory retirement age). As an employer, you may apply a shortened notice period of 26 weeks if the conditions for doing so are met. [Read more]
Reward innovation with a net innovation bonus!
Do you have employees who are brimming with ideas and actively contribute to innovation within your company? If so, the innovation bonus is an attractive way to reward them for their efforts. Thanks to this measure, as an employer, you can award a financial bonus to employees who come up with an innovative idea and actually implement it within the company. Good news: the program has been extended through December 31, 2026. [Read more]
Update on VAT rate reform: Scope narrowed to furnished accommodations and campgrounds effective March 1, 2026
In our previous article dated January 29, 2026, we already informed you about the planned reform of VAT rates and the announced increases in various sectors. In the meantime, the Council of State has issued a negative opinion on some of these measures.[Read more]
Estate Planning: What Will Change Starting in 2026?
The Flemish government has approved a number of significant reforms that took effect on January 1, 2026, and have a direct impact on estate planning and asset transfers. We would like to briefly explain the most important changes. [Read more]
Mandatory mobility budget takes shape – update 02/2026
Plans regarding the mandatory mobility budget are still evolving. Although the final legislative texts have not yet been approved, a clear direction is gradually emerging. Below, we provide a clear overview of what is currently on the table and, most importantly, what this could mean for you as an employer. [Read more]
VAT Rate Reform: What Will Change for You Starting March 1, 2026?
Following intensive political negotiations, the government has approved a draft Royal Decree on the reform of VAT rates, which will apply to VAT due on or after March 1, 2026. Although the details are still being worked out, one thing is clear: the reform of the rate system will have a direct impact on various sectors. To help you prepare as effectively as possible, we have summarized the key points of these changes for you. [Read more]
Wage Bonus under Collective Bargaining Agreement No. 90: That’s smart compensation!
The thresholds for the wage bonus under Collective Bargaining Agreement No. 90 for 2026 have been announced. This means employers now have clarity once again on how much they can reward their employees tax-free. In this article, you’ll find out the maximum amount you can award as a wage bonus in 2026 and why this bonus scheme remains so attractive. [Read more]
Good news: the economic recovery and tax-advantaged overtime schemes have been extended until March 31, 2026!
The application of the economic recovery and tax-advantaged overtime provisions has been extended through March 31, 2026. This gives you, as an employer, another opportunity to utilize, among other things, 120 hours of economic recovery overtime that are paid net of social security contributions and taxes. In this article, we explain what this extension means in practice. [Read more]
New at Konsilanto – Estate planning tailored to your future
Konsilanto is continuing to expand its range of services. As a multidisciplinary consulting firm, we assist businesses, professionals, and families not only with accounting and tax matters, but also with strategic decisions and business development. In this context, we are pleased to introduce a new service: Estate Planning.[Read more]
Amendment to the Sanctions Policy Procedure – First Offense
The coalition agreement reached in early 2025 brought about a number of changes in the area of taxation. Perhaps the most notable of these was the capital gains tax. We have already discussed this in our newsletters and at a client seminar we organized.[Read more]
New legislation on disability: What does this mean starting January 1, 2026?
On December 18, 2025, the House of Representatives passed a new law that strengthens the return-to-work policy for employees on sick leave. In addition to changes to social security, this law also includes a number of significant amendments to labor law that directly affect employers.[Read more]
The December statement at a glance
An employee may take up to four weeks of statutory vacation in a given vacation year. If an employee’s working hours are reduced during that year, the number of vacation days is adjusted to reflect the new employment percentage. Any vacation days that can no longer be taken as a result are paid out via the so-called December settlement. [Read more]
Key HR considerations from the budget agreement, summarized for you
On Monday, November 24, the government reached an agreement on the new budget. In this article, you can read about the key points of that decision and what the specific implications might be for you as an employer and for your employees. [Read more]
Greet & Syria at the GGI World Conference in Zurich
In late October, Greet and Syria from our Legal team traveled to Zurich for the GGI World Conference, which this year celebrated GGI’s 30th anniversary. The event took place at the Park Hyatt Zurich, a venue that perfectly reflects the city’s character: a global hub for finance, innovation, and culture.[Read more]
Key measures from the budget agreement and their implications for your company
Following the recent budget discussions, the government has announced a series of tax and social measures that will have a significant impact on small businesses and their managers.[Read more]
Flat-rate per diem allowances for business trips abroad – new circular 2025/C/70
When a company grants its employees and managers daily flat-rate subsistence allowances in connection with assignments abroad, those allowances may, under certain conditions and within certain limits, be treated as a non-taxable reimbursement of the employer’s or company’s own expenses. Read about some important retroactive changes later in this blog! [Read more]
“Your Voice, Their Strength” Nonprofit Organization ‘t Lampeke, Nonprofit Organization Kanzo, and Nonprofit Organization Mondiale Werken
We’ll soon be wrapping up 2025 on a warm note with our end-of-year campaign. This year, we’re offering our heartfelt support to VZW 't Lampeke, VZW Kanzo, and VZW Mondiale Werken. We’d love to support one of them for a whole year![Read more]
New hires & pay raises—what exactly is the situation?
In January 2026, wages will be indexed by various joint committees, including PC 200 (Supplementary Committee for White-Collar Workers). But what if you’re currently drafting an employment contract for a new employee who won’t start until early next year? Does this mean you have to index the already agreed-upon wage? You’ll find the answer in this blog![Read more]
Konsilanto 2022 Year-End Campaign: Working Together for Charity
2022 was another challenging year. We live in a time when connection and warm relationships feel especially meaningful and are more important than ever. This year, we’re doing our part again: together with our employees, we’ve selected three charities we’d like to support. We’ve set aside a budget of 3,000 euros, which will be distributed among the three charities based on your vote.[Read more]
Would you like to join our team as a client advisor?
As a client advisor, you’ll prepare monthly financial analyses for our clients and proactively provide them with financial and tax advice. It’s a helping hand that enables your clients to run their businesses successfully with an eye toward the future.[Read more]
Will you be our new case manager?
Are you interested in becoming a case manager? In that role, you’ll independently process data for a very diverse client base using modern digital tools such as Clearfacts. You’ll also oversee the administrative processes associated with these cases.[Read more]
COVID-19 Update: Conditions and Exclusions for the Compensation Premium
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Managing and safeguarding cash flow during the pandemic: deferral of loan repayments
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Deferral of payment of withholding tax and social security contributions
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COVID-19 Compensation Bonus
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The impact of the coronavirus: on you as a person
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Support measures for entrepreneurs
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Update March 20, 2020: Temporary unemployment due to force majeure – COVID-19
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Support measures for self-employed individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Your garden and its sales tax
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Social rights of new fathers or co-parents who are self-employed
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Waiting period for self-employed individuals abolished
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Flemish coalition agreement: what can we expect?
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Young employees: Pay them a higher net salary in the fourth quarter!
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4 Reasons to Keep Investing in 2019
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The new mileage allowance has been announced
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#digicrowd: The next step in digitization
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The profit bonus
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Are you familiar with our Corporate Finance service?
From valuation to acquisition agreement: our Corporate Finance experts guide entrepreneurs through acquisitions, growth, and business transfers from start to finish. [Read more]
Tax-efficient system for copyrights
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The number of overtime hours eligible for tax benefits is being increased to 180 hours per year
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Change to the advance payment procedure for the 2020 tax year (2019 income)
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Leadership and Sustainable Organizational Development
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The Key Points of the New Corporate Law in Belgium
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Construction and VAT
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The UBO Registry
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The Konsilanto App – Manage your accounting from your smartphone
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