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Doing business in uncertainty: what strong SMEs do differently in 2026
Running a business in Belgium today is far from straightforward. Recent insights from organisations such as UNIZO show that while the number of SMEs remains high, growth is slowing and financial buffers are under pressure. Economic analyses from Voka also point to...
Tax optimisation in 2026: where is the real value today?
Tax rules for Belgian companies are constantly evolving. Where optimisation used to rely on “classic techniques”, we now see a clear shift towards well-thought-out strategy and timing. In this article, we explain where, today, in 2026, real tax optimisation...
📝 Copyright in the Belgian IT sector: what you need to know
What is the favourable tax regime for copyright income? The Belgian tax regime for copyright income allows certain types of remuneration for creative work to be taxed as movable income under specific conditions. This type of income is subject to a final withholding...
🚀Starting with ambition? Here’s how to grow as a starter or start-up in Belgium – with the right financial partner
Starting a business is a leap into the unknown. You have a strong idea, a vision, and tons of motivation. But at the same time, you quickly encounter the complexity of the Belgian entrepreneurial landscape: legal choices, tax rules, administration, digitalisation,...
Declining Balance Depreciation for SMEs Possible Again from 2025
With the announcement of new tax measures in the coalition agreement of the federal government De Wever I, SMEs will once again be able to use declining balance depreciation. This means that companies can record higher depreciation expenses in the early years of an...
A Strong Start to 2025 at Feniks!
Last week, we kicked off 2025 with great enthusiasm at Feniks Accountants. During this launch moment, we shared our vision and goals for the new year, with a clear focus on growth, customer-centricity, and innovation. Our core values – Reliability, Personal Attention,...
E-invoicing: The Future of Invoicing in Belgium
Starting in 2026, e-invoicing will become mandatory for all Belgian businesses. This means that invoices can no longer be sent via PDF or paper but must be transmitted in a structured electronic format. As a forward-thinking accounting firm, we proactively guide our...
Also during the corona crisis you can count on us
Dear client, Undoubtedly you have followed and felt the developments concerning the coronavirus (COVID-19) over the last few days. Not only are we concerned about the welfare of everyone in our society, we at Feniks Accountants are also worried about the health of our...
VAT credit: loosening for starters
When you have to get VAT back from the tax authorities, you need to have some patience. A VAT credit is as a general rule only paid back after a period of 3 months. In order not to put starters in financial problems, they can obtain, as from 1 January 2020, the repayment of their VAT credit after one month during the 2 first years of their existence.
Start, change and stop of a VAT activity: soon to be filed digitally
When you start an independent activity, you should report this with the VAT authorities. The old forms will soon be replaced by a digital application.