Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 2
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+32 2 743 43 43About
Provided by Loyens & Loeff
All tax services: International Tax Services, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, Indirect Tax, Tax Litigation and Employment Tax
Co-developing bespoke tax solutions with other legal practices: Corporate M&A (due diligence, structuring); Banking & Finance (tax rulings and structuring memo for ABL matters; transfer pricing for project finance); Real Estate (transfer pricing for real estate project financing; indirect taxation in real estate); Employment (compensation & benefits)
Sectoral approach: Automotive, Food & Beverages, Financial Institutions, Funds Industry, Start Up, Retail, Real Estate and Energy
Topical approach: Tax Compliance, BEPS, Transfer Pricing, State Aid, Corporate Investigations
Clients: Large (listed) multinationals, SMEs, HNWI, start-ups.
Assisting foreign investors in the Benelux, Switzerland, France, Germany, United States, Italy, China, India, Middle East & North Africa
International: 250 tax counsels firm wide; Dealing with cross-border transactions; Member of tax networks (European Associated Tax Net, European VAT Club, GLCA, EU Tax Law Group)
Largest tax practice among the Belgian full service law firms: 8 partners and 18 associates
Innovative: bespoke transfer pricing solutions for asset-based lending, project finance and real estate project financing
Marketing / communication initiatives with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Federation of Enterprises in Belgium, the Microsoft Innovation Center and some renowned international publications.
Chambers Review
Loyens & Loeff has an experienced tax team offering expertise in complex tax mandates. The law firm represents clients in contentious tax matters, including corporate income tax disputes and tax audits. The Belgian office coordinates with colleagues in Luxembourg to advise on the taxation of investment funds. It acts on the tax aspects of cross-border corporate restructurings. Loyens & Loeff houses a strong indirect tax practice, including assisting with VAT. The team handles advisory mandates linked to withholding tax and transfer pricing matters.
Work Highlights
- Loyens & Loeff advised Euroclear on the tax aspects of the transfer of seat of Euroclear Investments from Luxembourg to Belgium.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Loyens & Loeff are very efficient, pragmatic and straightforward in their approach. They have taken the necessary time to walk me through all options in the decision-making process."
"They had very good knowledge of the matter, thinking out of the box and being proactive."
"I'm pleased with the hands-on approach of Loyens & Loeff. They are very responsive and provide clear feedback on timelines and expected deliverables."
"Loyens & Loeff are very efficient, pragmatic and straightforward in their approach. They have taken the necessary time to walk me through all options in the decision-making process."
"They had very good knowledge of the matter, thinking out of the box and being proactive."
"I'm pleased with the hands-on approach of Loyens & Loeff. They are very responsive and provide clear feedback on timelines and expected deliverables."
Notable Practitioners
Natalie Reypens represents clients in tax litigation and restructuring issues. She also offers expertise in transfer pricing questions.
Nicolas Lippens offers clients prominent experience advising on tax investigations and litigation, representing them against the Special Tax Inspectorate.
"He not only has strong technical knowledge but also has a good feeling for the sensitivities that always play a role in a business context."
"He is able to provide technical input in a clear and concise manner and is fully aware of the recent trends in our industry."
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Agilent Technologies
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Bayer
Carrefour
Ferrero
IBM
McCain
Unibet
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