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This ties in perfectly with the full day offsite brainstorming we had today within BDO Belgium on the Tax & Legal Professional of the Future 4.0. Our clients’ expectations, just as those of our people, have evolved and will continue to evolve further. Although we need to embrace and embed it in our daily practice, surely AI is not going to solve everything.

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With new regulations like the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), integrating sustainability is more important than ever. These challenges also offer opportunities for innovation and growth. A survey by BDO Belgium and Mercuri Urval shows strong stakeholder interest in sustainability from clients (78%), employees (58%), and public authorities (52%). Key obstacles: 💸 Cost and resources 🔄 Complex supply chains 🚧 Cultural barriers ❓ Lack of awareness Strategies: 🌿 Embed sustainability into leadership and strategy 🌟 Invest in leadership commitments 👥 Encourage employee engagement For more information on integrating sustainability into your business contact one of our BDO experts below: Michael Costello - [email protected] Carol Boyne Lynch - [email protected] Click here to read the full report: https://lnkd.in/e_mvrmHS #Sustainability #ESG hashtag#Innovationt #BDOIreland

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With new regulations like the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), integrating sustainability is more important than ever. These challenges also offer opportunities for innovation and growth. A survey by BDO Belgium and Mercuri Urval shows strong stakeholder interest in sustainability from clients (78%), employees (58%), and public authorities (52%). Key obstacles: 💸 Cost and resources 🔄 Complex supply chains 🚧 Cultural barriers ❓ Lack of awareness Strategies: 🌿 Embed sustainability into leadership and strategy 🌟 Invest in leadership commitments 👥 Encourage employee engagement For more information on integrating sustainability into your business contact one of our BDO experts below: Michael Costello - [email protected] Carol Boyne Lynch - [email protected] Click here to read the full report: https://lnkd.in/enh_MvgT #Sustainability #ESG hashtag#Innovationt #BDOIreland

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With new regulations like the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), integrating sustainability is more important than ever. These challenges also offer opportunities for innovation and growth. A survey by BDO Belgium and Mercuri Urval shows strong stakeholder interest in sustainability from clients (78%), employees (58%), and public authorities (52%). Key obstacles: 💸 Cost and resources 🔄 Complex supply chains 🚧 Cultural barriers ❓ Lack of awareness Strategies: 🌿 Embed sustainability into leadership and strategy 🌟 Invest in leadership commitments 👥 Encourage employee engagement For more information on integrating sustainability into your business contact one of our BDO experts below: Michael Costello - [email protected] Carol Boyne Lynch - [email protected] Click here to read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eBKmzETC #Sustainability #ESG hashtag#Innovationt #BDOIreland

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The Belgian tax authorities have now published an updated version of its initial CTCP brochure, including more details on the programme, as well as a preparation guide (/checklist) in view of (key) requirements to meet their expectations on having a “well defined” Tax Control Framework. Read our latest news article on this subject matter here: https://lnkd.in/eez2NpsR

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We are proud to present our latest Sustainability Report. As with the previous editions, in this new report we look at #sustainability through the lens of the universally accepted #ESG reporting framework. So we cover more than just the #environment (E) alone, we pay close attention to all three of the ESG pillars, including #social (S) and #governance (G). 👉 For each of these pillars, we’ve put in place a targeted action plan. Curious to know more about what we have planned? Download the new report for free here: https://okt.to/PA1v8c

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On 🗓️ 21 June 2024, the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (#ECOFIN), under the Belgian presidency, faced another setback as the 27 EU member states failed to reach an agreement on the VAT in the Digital Age (#ViDA) proposal. Despite this, all member states commended the Belgian presidency for its hard work to reach a consensus 💪🏻. The baton will now be passed to Hungary, which will assume the EU Council presidency as of July. A key takeaway is the consensus among member states on the DRR pillar! The only veto came from Estonia, concerning the new deemed supplier regime, which imposes VAT collection responsibilities on platforms facilitating short-term accommodation rentals and passenger transport. Read the full alert below ⬇️ #VIDA #Einvoicing #Ereporting #DRR #ECOFIN #Deloitte

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What are the main challenges faced by companies trying to implement a more sustainable business model? A recent survey by BDO Belgium and Mercuri Urval shows those and how to overcome them:

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Here at PwC Belgium, we have a special tradition of lighting up our headquarters for important days throughout the year, and Belgian National Day is no exception. It’s a beautiful sight from the motorway, but it represents something deeper: a reminder to embrace our country’s full potential and embody the values that define us — innovation, quality, and community. This vision resonates deeply with our approach here at PwC Belgium and our 'Community of Solvers' — our people committed to driving forward-thinking solutions that support the growth of businesses across Belgium. However, there's one more crucial element that we, as a country, need to rally around, and that’s collaboration. I like to think of it as more 'we' than 'me' — the key ingredient that will help us achieve long-term prosperity.

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Did you know that at PwC Belgium each of our lines of service has a dedicated sustainability lead? 🌱Click below and meet Jonas Van de Gucht, who ensures that climate strategy is fully integrated into our #tax operations and overall strategy.

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What are the main challenges faced by companies trying to implement a more sustainable business model? A recent survey by BDO Belgium and Mercuri Urval shows that the key obstacles are: - Costs and lack of resources - Complex supply chains - Cultural and behavioural barriers - Lack of awareness and understanding These challenges can be overcome by: prioritising, engaging your value chain, breaking cultural barriers and upskilling!

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𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄 The Belgian tax authorities have issued further details on the recently introduced Pillar Two registration process. At the core is the Pillar Two Notification Form. Completion of this Form requires the collection of a substantial amount of data, a thorough understanding of the group’s (Belgian) Pillar Two position and, last but not least, access to the MyMinfin portal. On top of the administration, a very tight deadline is imposed – 30 days after the start of the First Pillar Two reporting period, extended to 45 days as of the publication date of the form for the current (or soon to start) reporting period. In-scope taxpayers are therefore urged to take immediate action! Read more about this in our recent article: https://okt.to/50BzUq Have questions or need support? Do not hesitate to contact one of the following experts, Olivier Michiels, Paul Ampe, Jonathan Collard, Jeroen Sevens or your regular BDO contact. #PillarTwo #MyMinfin

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📢 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 📆 June 2024 📍 Various locations #EY Belgium, is organising the 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 in Dutch and French in various locations. These seminars will address recent legislative and jurisprudential developments in the field of corporate tax, as well as the impact of the various reform projects announced. Register now for the 𝘿𝙪𝙩𝙘𝙝 sessions! #EY #EYBelgium #EYEvent #CorporateTax

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Earlier today Belgium announced an extension of the deadline to file the Pillar Two notification to 16 September. Importantly, the extension is available to MNE Groups that are not required to make estimated payments for Belgium global minimum tax. The extension is welcome news for many companies that do not expect to incur top-up tax in Belgium. #eytax #beps #pillartwo

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📣 Next week, we'll be publishing the results of a study conducted by BDO Belgium and Mercuri Urval. We surveyed around 150 companies across 13 European countries to gain insights into their attitudes towards the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. 📊 Stay tuned for the full report and get a sneak peek of what you can expect in the article below! Tessy Martens Dr. Anja Behrens #ESG #sustainability #survey

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✨Knowledge for Growth 2024 is now over. As a strategic partner of flanders.bio, PwC Belgium and our specialists demonstrated our commitment to advancing the biotech, pharma, medtech, and agricultural sectors, helping them address some of the most pressing challenges faced by society today. 💡Here are a few key insights from this year’s edition: - Globally, Flanders is not sufficiently recognised yet for its qualitative potential in bio-, med- and agrifoodtech, which makes it an underrated but fast-growing and very attractive ecosystem for investments. - Starting early with their sustainable strategy, investments, collaborations and the collection of data enables organisations to make better sustainable choices, and therefore improve their ESG reporting. - AI applications in clinical trials and neuro-related developments, especially around CNS, are getting increased interest from investors in the Belgian market. Want to find out how #PwCBelgium can propel your growth? https://pwc.to/4b7z5ue #pharma #biotech #medtech #lifesciences #KfG2024

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