Belgium: Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

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Cross-border Employment And Foreign Pension Contributions
Employees working across borders often continue their existing pension schemes during temporary foreign employment, but this seemingly straightforward practice raises critical tax considerations that are frequently overlooked. When foreign pension contributions fail to meet specific exemption criteria under Belgian tax law, they may be treated as taxable income, potentially leading to economic double taxation at the payment stage. Recent guidance from Dutch tax authorities on their "balance scheme" mechanis
Belgium Tax
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Tiberghien
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Hervormingen van het arbeidsrecht in België: beloning
Recent labor law reforms in Belgium aim to modernize and increase flexibility in the legal framework, impacting the entire employment relationship cycle from working time organization to human resources management. This thematic analysis examines key changes in employee benefits and pension bonus plans, highlighting practical implications for businesses navigating the government's push toward more attractive and transparent compensation policies.
Belgium Employment
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Loyens & Loeff
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Belgium’s Pension Reform: Early Retirement And The Bonus–malus Impact For HR
Belgium's 2025-2029 pension reform introduces significant changes to early retirement eligibility and implements a new bonus-malus system designed to incentivize longer working careers. The reforms increase the minimum working days required for pensionable years from 104 to 156 FTE days and establish financial rewards for postponing retirement beyond statutory age while penalizing early retirement with insufficient career years.
Belgium Employment
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Loyens & Loeff
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