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Wage Indexation 2026 – 2,21 Percent Increase for JIC 200
Every January, employees working in companies covered by the Joint Industrial Committee 200 (JIC 200) receive an automatic salary adjustment to reflect the rising cost of living. This annual update—known as wage indexation 2026—ensures that wages keep pace with...
Increased Meal Voucher Value to €10
News about the meal voucher value that raises to € 10. A new Royal Decree published in the Belgian Official Gazette confirms that the maximum employer contribution for meal vouchers will rise from € 6,91 to € 8,91, while the minimum employee contribution remains...
Payroll ESG Reporting: How Payroll Unlock Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Value
The post is about Payroll ESG Reporting. ESG stands for Environmental, Social & Governance, the framework used to evaluate organisational sustainability, social impact and governance quality. In payroll ESG means designing processes and compensation practices that...
Legal Framework Employer of Record (EOR) in Belgium (2025)
While the Employer of Record (EOR) model operates smoothly in many countries, Belgium presents a more complex legal landscape due to its strict Temporary Employment Act. This law prohibits the transfer of employer authority to third parties unless the EOR is...
Official Public Holidays 2026 in Belgium: Dates, Rules & Replacement Days
Complete guide to public holidays 2026 in Belgium, including key dates and the legal rules around substitute days when public holidays fall on weekends.
Foreign Employer Without Establishment in Belgium, a Solid Alternative for EOR
Foreign employers with the intention to hire employees in Belgium have two options: become foreign employer without establishment in Belgium or use services of an employer of record (EOR). Why are they looking at these options specifically for Belgium? Why Start a...
Tax in Belgium, Key to Business Success nr 1
Starting in Belgium All foreign companies looking to expand operations into Belgium examine tax in Belgium beforehand. Establishing a business in Belgium will likely necessitate the transfer of employees from the home country to operate locally. Given the intricacies...
Inspiring Trend in Belgium, Managed Payroll Services
Does it surprise you that almost all employers in Belgium rely on managed payroll services? When to Use Managed Payroll Services? Payroll services encompass everything related to salary calculation, employee payment, and filing withholding taxes and social security...
Discover Pros and Cons of Employer of Record (EOR) in Belgium
What are the pros and cons of Employer of Record (EOR) in Belgium? Global employers with expansion plans to start with employees in Belgium all ask the same question. In what way am I going to get employees to work for me? Today there are two common options: using...
Edenred, Fine Solutions For Your Employees And Nice Benefits For You
Edenred provides broader HR support to Belgian companies with a range of employee benefits. In Belgium, too, we have a veritable ‘War on Talent’. The talent pool is too small for the large number of companies fishing in it. So every employer has to make sure they go...