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Company cars in 2026: everything you need to know about tax rules and concerns

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The rules of the game surrounding company cars have changed dramatically in recent years. What tax treatment will gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid and electric cars receive as of 2026? In this article, we clearly outline the main points of interest. What is meant by a company car? The term ‘company car’ refers to passenger cars, dual-use cars and minibuses. Vans [...]

Bringing real estate into or out of the partnership: what about registration fees?

Acquiring real estate within a partnership offers many opportunities, but also brings with it important tax concerns. Both when real estate is contributed to a partnership and when it is distributed from a partnership, registration fees may be due. The applicable rates and any exceptions depend on several factors, such as the [...]

Update: New NACEBEL codes: check your company data

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On March 28, 2025, the new NACEBEL codes were implemented in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE). All activities were automatically converted to the updated codes, with January 1, 2025 as the start date. As a business owner, it is important that you check these changes and correct them if necessary. UPDATE May 6, 2026 No later than November 2026, any company may [...]

Personal income tax return assessment year 2026: what will change for you?

The political world has been talking for some time about a thorough personal income tax reform. The ambition is clear: to reduce the tax burden on labor and leave more net for the taxpayer. That ‘blueprint’ already exists, but the major reform is still pending for now. For the 2026 tax year return, only a limited number of [...]

Selling or dividing property after a relationship breakup: what about registration fees?

When you purchase an existing home together with your partner in Flanders, you pay a standard 12% registration fee (sales tax) on the purchase price at the time of purchase. Regardless of whether you are actually/legally cohabiting or married, if you individually meet the conditions, you can enjoy the reduced rate of 2%, with respect to your share. On that [...]

The labor market is becoming increasingly transparent. With or without new legislation.

Opinion piece by Tom Decroos, Legal-HR expert at Titeca pro accountants & experts. He assists employers in building a legally sound, tax-optimized and strategic payroll policy. When pay transparency comes up in conversations with employers, the same question often comes up: “What specifically will change?” And most importantly, “How can we avoid disclosing information [....]

Titeca pro accountants & experts and A&B Partners Oudenaarde join forces in East Flanders

Titeca pro accountants & experts is taking the next step in its sustainable growth story. By joining forces with A&B Partners Oudenaarde, Titeca fills in a blind spot in the Flemish Ardennes, and strengthens its position in East Flanders. The expansion fits squarely into its long-term strategic vision: local presence to personally assist entrepreneurs [...]

Entrepreneurship in uncertain times: “Agility is more important today than ever”

The economic context is changing rapidly. Geopolitical tensions, energy challenges, inflation and a changing labor market are putting companies under pressure. We sat down with Matthias Wallaeys (partner and strategic advisor) and Emmanuel Titeca (partner and founder) to discuss today's challenges and most importantly, how to deal with them as an entrepreneur. We are in a [...] today.

Value-added tax is voted in: our answers to the most frequently asked questions

The capital gains tax is one of the most notable tax changes for 2026. Over the past few weeks and months, a lot has been said, written and, above all, speculated about. Now that there is quietly more clarity, we answer the most frequently asked questions. Update April 3, 2026 After a long period of uncertainty, the law is [...]