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Until recently, as a retailer you had to follow specific opening hours and observe a weekly day of rest. These rules, which were sometimes bypassed or had a list of exceptions that was not always clear, are now being updated.

The technological developments of recent years have also affected electronic cash register systems. Therefore, the Federal Public Service (FPS) Finance will switch to version 2.0 of the GKS on 1 July 2026.

To address the consequences of the energy crisis, the government has decided to offer self-employed people two temporary options regarding social security contributions: either a deferral of payment or an exemption from contributions.

The Council of Ministers, in line with the coalition agreement, discussed and approved on 24 April 2026 the proposal from the Minister of the Self-employed, SMEs and Independent Professions (Eléonore Simonet) to relax the opening hours for retail trade.

On 1 May 2026, a new phase in the modernisation of the VAT chain will begin, offering greater clarity, flexibility, and simplification for VAT liable persons.

As a small entrepreneur, prioritize your business over administrative tasks. The VAT exemption scheme simplifies your VAT obligations, allowing you to focus on entrepreneurship. This article will help you determine if you qualify for the scheme and outline its advantages and...

Phishing has become a daily problem, with fraudsters often using the names of government services to trick us into clicking on a link when we want to receive a (non-existent) refund or avoid a (non-existent) issue.

The current government also wants to digitalise communication within the government as much as possible. In doing so, paper communication with both citizens and entrepreneurs is gradually being replaced by digital alternatives.