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EU Inc.: Your Future European Company?

13.05.2026

Andersen in Belgium

EU Inc.: Your Future European Company?

With the EU Inc. proposal, the European Commission is taking an important step towards a more modern and integrated European business environment. The idea is simple, yet ambitious: to create a corporate framework that would coexist alongside existing national company forms and allow businesses to operate across the European Union in a simpler, faster and more digital way.

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Pillar Two in Belgium: Filing Deadlines Extended to 30 September 2026

13.05.2026

Tax Law, Andersen in Belgium

Pillar Two in Belgium: Filing Deadlines Extended to 30 September 2026

In October 2021, over 135 jurisdictions agreed, under the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS, to introduce a global minimum effective corporate tax rate of 15%. This framework — commonly referred to as Pillar Two — targets large multinational groups and aims to ensure that their profits are subject to a minimum level of taxation in every jurisdiction where they operate.

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Managing VAT Under the VAT Provision Account System: Analysis of the New Procedural Framework

13.05.2026

Tax Law, Andersen in Belgium

Managing VAT Under the VAT Provision Account System: Analysis of the New Procedural Framework

1 May 2026 marked the definitive abolition of the current VAT account, which has now been replaced by the VAT provision account.

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From Analysis to Certainty: The Importance of Thorough Due Diligence in M&A Transactions

13.05.2026

Corporate Law and M&A, Andersen in Belgium

From Analysis to Certainty: The Importance of Thorough Due Diligence in M&A Transactions

Literally translated, the term due diligence means “appropriate care”, which already says quite a lot in itself: a thorough and careful preliminary investigation of the company one is considering acquiring (through a share purchase). Or of the company one intends to transfer, because indeed a preliminary investigation may also be carried out on behalf of a seller, although this obviously serves a very different purpose.

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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.
· LEGAL 500 EDITION 2021 ·
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.
· LEGAL 500 EDITION 2021 ·
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.
· LEGAL 500 EDITION 2021 ·
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.
· LEGAL 500 EDITION 2023 ·
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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