Month: October 2026
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New Laws and Recent Figures: What Are the Implications for Employers in Belgium?
Belgium introduces a new framework for cross-border workers Belgium has revised its immigration framework for individuals who work in Belgium while continuing to live in a neighboring country. The new rules, applicable since 15 August 2026, are particularly important for employers engaging international and mobile workers. The concept of cross-border work has been broadened and…
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Ventilus permit granted, yet the construction site is shut down
Background On 27 April 2026, the Flemish Government granted five environmental permits for different subprojects forming part of Ventilus. One of these concerns the expansion of the Gezelle high-voltage substation in Bruges. This subproject includes, among other things, the installation of technical infrastructure, paved surfaces, changes to the terrain and vegetation, and interventions affecting water…
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Luc Herve joins Andersen as the firm opens a new office in Liège
The opening of our Liège office marks an important milestone for Andersen in Belgium. It gives us a permanent presence in Liège and further strengthens our footprint in Wallonia, providing businesses and business leaders in the region with direct access to a local team. The firm also welcomes an established practice in tax law, corporate…
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New Code of Ethics for Real Estate Agents: More Than a Mere Update
At first sight, the new Code mainly appears to involve a renumbering exercise: 84 of the 89 articles of the 2018 code have been carried over word for word. The changes that have been made, however, are far from insignificant. They shift the nature of the Code from a set of professional conduct rules governing…