The ICT participants will receive a higher allowance starting from 1 January 2026. The employer will also pay the trainee directly instead of through the VDAB. Additionally, a new formula will be introduced to calculate this ICT premium. For IBO-plus, the VDAB will continue ...

As a new employer in Belgium, you can receive a discount on social security contributions for your first employees. This discount has changed often, with further changes expected this year in two phases: the first phase starts on 1 April 2026, and the second on 1 July.

At the end of last year, we announced the termination of the Federal Learning Account (FLA). With the publication of the law in the Moniteur belge, the Federal Learning Account is now officially abolished.

A worker who has a meal at the company restaurant may also receive a luncheon voucher, but this is not automatic. The combination is strictly limited to prevent duplicate financing of the same meal, which could lead to reclassification as remuneration, resulting in ONSS and ...

French cross-border workers enjoy a beneficial tax status, but employers have administrative obligations. By 31 March 2026, you must report final documents for cross-border workers employed in 2025. If you're late, please inform us.

Ramadan begins on Tuesday, 17 February, and will end on the evening of 19 March. This means that some of your workers may be fasting during this time. What steps can you take as an employer?

Employees or company directors who make business trips within Belgium often incur expenses for meals, accommodation and other costs. Under certain conditions, you as an employer may reimburse these expenses tax‑free.

In February 2026, inflation increased from 1.10% to 1.45%. This means that inflation has risen again compared to previous months. In particular, the prices of electricity and meat have gone up significantly. What does this mean for the central index rate?