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Key issues:
- The recently enacted “LIMOSA” tracking system for business travellers to Belgium entered into force as of 1st April 2007. This system will apply to any employee or self employed individual coming to Belgium on business, and will be used to monitor foreign business presence in Belgium. It will also simplify the administrative formalities associated with the employment of foreign citizens on Belgian territory.
- With effect from 1 April 2007 all assignments to Belgium will need to be disclosed to the Belgian social security authorities prior to the start of the assignment. This new disclosure requirement is imposed on both posted workers (including “trainees”) and self employed individuals.
- There are transition rules available which provide for a freezing period of 6 months for those already on assignment in Belgium when the legislation entered into force. There are also a number of exemptions available for certain categories of assignment depending upon the nature or length of the assignment.
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