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    06/02/2025
    Belgium

    From tax reform to the quicksands of Arizona

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    1. The topics addressed by the coalition agreementAfter eight months of negotiations, Belgium’s new federal government, known as the Arizona coalition, has been established and has reached an agreement on numerous issues including tax reform.The following article summarises the tax proposals of the new coalition government in Belgium:2.  Companies2.1. Dividend received deduction The tax regime of “Dividend received deduction” (arising from the transposition into Belgian law of the regime provided for in the European Parent-Subsidiary Directive) aims, under certain...
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    06/02/2025
    Belgium

    Belgian government agreement 2025-2029: key measures impacting the real estate sector

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    The Belgian federal government has reached a new agreement for 2025-2029 that provides for the introduction of significant reforms in taxation, investment, and the energy transition. Upon their adoption, these measures will have a substantial impact on the real estate sector, including property owners, investors, and developers.Below is an overview of the key changes that were announced.1.  Investments and economic attractivenessCombating tax optimisation in the transfer of shares in real estate companiesThe Government intends to introduce specific measures aimed at curbing legal structures...
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    05/02/2025
    Europe

    European Commission advisory body outlines proposal for revamped Taxonomy

    On 5 February 2025, the Platform on Sustainable Finance (the “Platform”) – an advisory body to the European Commission (“EC”) – published a report setting out its recommendations to simplifying reporting under the EU Taxonomy Regulation (the “Report”).BackgroundIn March 2023, the EC gave a mandate to the Platform to help simplify and improve the effectiveness of the Taxonomy Regulation by enhancing its usability.A pivotal development in this regard is the announcement by EC President Ursula von der Leyen in November 2024 to consolidate...
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    05/02/2025
    Europe

    The ODR platform is closing - What businesses need to know

    The European Parliament and the Council have decided to shut down the EU’s Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform. This decision follows a comprehensive review of the platform’s performance and its cost-effectiveness, which fell below expectations. What impact will this have on your business?BackgroundThe ODR platform, which has been operational since 2016, was designed to facilitate the resolution of contractual disputes between consumers and traders arising from online transactions. Since its inception, online sellers and marketplaces trading within the European Union have been...
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    04/02/2025
    Europe

    CMS Data Protection Update, February 2025

    I. The latest from the data protection authorities and current topics1. EDPB: Opinion on the processing of personal data in the context of the development and use of AI modelsIn December last year, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published its Opinion 28/2024 on certain data protection aspects related to the processing of personal data in the context of AI models. In it, the European data protection authorities comment on key data protection issues in connection with the development and use of AI models. The opinion contains a three-stage test to help data controllers determine whether...
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    31/01/2025
    International

    Sustainable Finance Regulation 2025 Timeline

    Our sustainable finance timeline sets out recent and expected EU, US, UK and International regulatory developments relating to sustainable finance in 2025.  
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