Belgium invented the praline in 1912 and soon became known for making the best chocolates in the world. But 100 years on, the supremacy of local chocolatiers is under threat from international ...

Belgium was one of the few European countries that did not tax capital gains on most financial assets for individual investors. Income tax in the country, however, is high at up to 50%.

Belgium invented the praline in 1912 and soon became known for making the best chocolates in the world. But 100 years on, the supremacy of local chocolatiers is under threat from international ...

Additionally, Belgium has a speculation tax of 33% on shares sold within six months of purchase. Would the new capital gains tax be in addition to this? The complexities don’t stop there.

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Belgium will introduce capital gains tax on financial assets, such as shares and cryptocurrencies, its finance minister said, bringing it into line with its European peers. Belgium ...