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I-care : Innovation
Olivier Dengis, Solution Officer at I-care, explains how Innovation drives his company.
What criteria determine your eligibility for the PPTE?
The legislator has extended the scope of the exemption from withholding tax (PPTE) to all companies employing researchers. However, the eligibility conditions and the calculation rules vary depending on the category you belong to. What do you need to take into account?
The partial exemption from payment of withholding tax (PPTE)
This tax mechanism is one of the most popular among Belgian companies. But using it remains complex. Knowing whether your project falls within the scope of R&D is one of the main difficulties. So it is important to be well supported.
Act now and prepare your future
How do you create the potential for a successful future? Certainly by making the best use of your circumstances in relation to innovation and R&D. But each situation is unique, requiring a specific approach and expertise. So don't launch yourself into this process...
Does Belgium offer tax incentives for innovation?
Belgium remains one of the most generous countries in terms of R&D. Among its incentives are the partial exemption from payment of the researchers' withholding tax (PPTE) and the innovation income deduction (IID). The money is available, but it is up to companies...
Is R&D a priority in your company?
The level of R&D is a real driver of economic performance. Taxation plays a key role in this, being a powerful tool to support companies. Thanks to an attractive tax system, R&D spending in Belgium between 2007 and 2017 exceeded the European average. But are...
Which exemption category will your company belong to?
Are you conducting research activities? Don't miss out on the partial exemption from payment of withholding tax on earned income (PPTE). This is an extremely advantageous niche tax… but also a highly technical one. Did you know, for example, that not all categories of...
Taxation – are your staff eligible for the PPTE?
Like many companies, you may have already taken advantage of the partial exemption from payment of withholding tax for R&D (PPTE). This is a tax incentive offering a reduction of up to 80% on the salaries of your researchers. While it’s...
How can you nail down the R&D aspect of your activities?
The number one niche tax for research and development in Belgium is called the “partial exemption from payment of withholding tax for researchers”. Known as the DPP, it is synonymous with an appreciable tax break on your payroll, provided you have a good grasp of its...
Taxation serving to boost innovation
This document explains the latest developments in this area, the main principles involved and the right questions to ask yourself.
Our scientists and tax specialists will assist you all the way
From identifying eligible projects, right through to obtaining reductions in corporation tax. Our experts will also ensure that your business optimises its Innovation Income Deductions.
