Legal Tips
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Secondary Employment: No Contributions Required for EU Officials
May 10, 2024 | 5 minutesRead more>>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…
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The Social Security System Applicable to Diplomatic Missions’ staff in Belgium
February 14, 2024 | 5 minutesRead more>>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…
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Founder’s Liability in Case of Bankruptcy: How to Protect Your Personal Assets Effectively
April 21, 2023 | -5 minutesRead more>>Understanding Founder's Liability for Corporate Debts in Bankruptcy In certain circumstances, company founders can be held personally responsible for corporate debts. This liability can be determined by a judge in the event of bankruptcy declared within 3 years of the company's formation. To minimize this risk, it is crucial for entrepreneurs to…
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Diplomats and “residual” immunity
June 23, 2022 | 5 minutesRead more>>When the functions of a person enjoying privileges and immunities have come to an end, such privileges and immunities shall normally cease at the moment this person leaves the country (or on expiry of a reasonable period in which to do so) and shall subsist until that time, even in case of…
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