2025 brings significant changes to the real estate landscape. From reduced registration duties to new rental obligations and an increase in cadastral income, here’s everything you need to know to prepare for the impact on your finances. 1. Lower Registration Duties in Wallonia Starting January 1, 2025, the registration duties for the purchase of a […]...

Introduction A recent ruling, C-774/22, by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on July 29, 2024, has clarified the scope of jurisdictional rules in consumer law, as established by Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 (the “Brussels Ibis Regulation” or “the Regulation”). This ruling provides crucial insights into applying these rul...

On June 6, 2024, the Court of Cassation delivered a landmark ruling on international sales, clarifying the obligations of the parties in a sales contract. This decision, based on the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, has significant implications for both buyers and sellers. Context of the Dispute The dispute concerned...

Did you know? As an EU official, if you engage in a secondary job, you are not required to pay national social security contributions for this additional activity. This rule was clearly defined by a recent decision of the EU Court of Justice dated April 18, 2024. Simplified Context Imagine an EU official employed by […]

The rules determining the social security system applicable to the staff of diplomatic missions in Belgium vary according to the category of workers. Specific rules are established depending on whether the staff is recruited “locally” by the diplomatic mission or “posted” by the foreign affairs ministry of the sending state to its diplo...