New Special Tax Regime

I WILL ADVISE YOU TO CHECK THIS OUT WITH YOUR HR. THEY USUALLY HAVE TAX ADVISORS  WHO CAN SUPPORT THEM.

I WAS IN A SIMILAR SITUATION.

Hello gafarvictoir,

Thank you for your input.

Kindly avoid using capital letters while writing on the forum.

Writing like that means that you are shouting which I don't think you are doing.

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@gafarvictoir

I have checked with HR. Unfortunately, they said it is too late either to apply for old regime as they should have applied 6 months after joining the company. As i am not also on old special tax regime, it is not possible to switch to new tax regime, also the deadline is also over. I just have to live with that answer unless there is any possibility or new legislation for old employees who have not applied for special tax and willing to do so because of not a proper communication through HR or tax consultants.

Applying for new regime within 3 months of joining is also very short i believe. There should not be such a rule to apply within 6 or 3 months. If an employer has communicated this information it is fine otherwise as an outsider, coming to Belgium for job and knowing all relevant Information on own sometimes a bit tricky and are at loosing end.

Nevertheless, we have to respect all regulations.

Thank you

When I contacted my HR for applying for new tax regime (starting a new job here in R&D, Belgium) , they give the following response.

"The Belgian Federal Government introduced a new tax legislation for local expatriates (“Expat Tax Regime”) in Belgium, as of January 1, 2022 and the company decided to don’t opt into this new Local Tax Regime as it’s incompatible with our equality strategy and also not beneficial from a salary point of view as it was the previous regime."

Is there still an option/way to avail the tax benefits by applying myself ?

Hello,

I am considering an offer from a Belgian company. I've encountered this new tax regime. For an employee working in an enterprise, I think I am meeting the required conditions (having a master diploma in one of the required fields, engaging R&D activities in the scope of his/her expertise).  However, the company says that I am not eligible for that, because they are offering a permanent contract and this contradicts with the definition of being an expat. I am confused about the contract type and also how the minimum gross salary limit is calculated for the eligibility. If anyone knows the answers, it would be of great help.

Thanks!

Hi @ Anup13,

If you HR is not supportive, you may look for any tax advisor and approach them. They can guide you in this regard. Check if there will be any free consultation to explain your case and eligibility. If so you can later go with required fee, etc.

@Oezge,

I suggest you the same. The new regime is complicated. A good tax advisor can guide you through.

Please send me a personal message. I can send few links for you to contact.

Good luck

@Özge

Hello Ozge

I sent you a private message. Check your message box pls.  Good luck