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Gradual Abolition of the Marital Quotient – What Impact on Your Tax Position?
LEGAL NEWS

06.03.2026

Tax Law, Andersen in Belgium, LEGAL NEWS

Gradual Abolition of the Marital Quotient – What Impact on Your Tax Position?

The draft bill on the reform of personal income tax, submitted to Parliament on 14 January 2026, provides for the gradual abolition of the marital quotient mechanism. Once adopted, this measure will significantly affect the tax position of many single-income couples or couples with highly unbalanced incomes.

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Court of Cassation clarifies: conditions attached to the renewal of a commercial lease may relate only solely to the new lease
LEGAL NEWS

04.03.2026

Real Estate, Renting and Co-ownership, Andersen in Belgium, LEGAL NEWS

Court of Cassation clarifies: conditions attached to the renewal of a commercial lease may relate only solely to the new lease

In its judgment of 16 February 2026 (C.25.0185.N), the Court of Cassation held that the conditions included by a commercial tenant in an application for lease renewal pursuant to Article 14 of the Commercial Lease Act may relate exclusively to the new lease agreement and not to the ongoing lease.

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The new rules on consumer suretyship: what will change as from 2026?
LEGAL NEWS

02.03.2026

Real Estate, Renting and Co-ownership, Andersen in Belgium, LEGAL NEWS

The new rules on consumer suretyship: what will change as from 2026?

In a previous contribution, we examined in detail suretyship as a personal security under the new Book 9 of the Belgian Civil Code, as well as the way in which this security mechanism has been modernised and clarified.

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Purchase of a Sole and Principal Residence in Flanders? Stricter Conditions for the 2% Registration Duty as of 1 January 2026
LEGAL NEWS

02.03.2026

Real Estate, Renting and Co-ownership, Andersen in Belgium, LEGAL NEWS

Purchase of a Sole and Principal Residence in Flanders? Stricter Conditions for the 2% Registration Duty as of 1 January 2026

Individuals acquiring a sole and principal home in Flanders may, since 1 January 2025 and subject to certain conditions, benefit from the reduced 2% registration duty instead of the standard rate of 12%.

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Leo Peeters is an outstanding, no-nonsense lawyer. He is very reliable and knows what he is talking about. He is a lateral thinker. He very much involves his team. In comparison with his competitors he is truly efficient, knows what he is talking about, and has a clear goal which is in the interests of his client. He is approachable and extremely friendly.
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ANDERSEN IN BELGIUM TIER 3 RANKED - INSOLVENCY & RESTRUCTURING
Koen De Puydt is an outstanding no-nonsense lawyer. Andersen in Belgium's practice houses a team of 'very strong litigators', which has notable expertise in commercial, corporate, real estate and financial disputes.
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ANDERSEN IN BELGIUM TIER 4 RANKED - DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Alain De Jonge is an excellent litigator. Andersen in Belgium's practice houses a team of 'very strong litigators', which has notable expertise in commercial, corporate, real estate and financial disputes.
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ANDERSEN IN BELGIUM RANKED TIER 4 - DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Andersen in Belgium has a strong reputation when it comes to insolvency and restructuring matters. The team treats all matters as if they were their own business. They work together with their clients to think of solutions, and obtain good results. Every business that they save creates a new partnership for them. Partnership is the key to their success.
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ANDERSEN IN BELGIUM RANKED TIER 4-INSOLVENCY AND RESTRUCTURING
They have a good understanding of our entire business, not just the legal aspects. They knew what my company is all about and what is important to us. They had time for us and I felt appreciated as a client. My point of contact was Leo Peeters and I always had the impression that he was fully aware of all the details and knew exactly what was going on.
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