The Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce is organizing a China information session focused on the current immigration and social security landscape and the recent tax developments in Belgium following the government agreement of October 2014. This event will take place on Thursday 3 December at 15h00 at Flanders Investment & Trade. This information session will be divided into three parts:

Part one: Update on the Immigration and social security landscape and how this will evolve

The Deloitte specialists will bring their views and results of the European comparative immigration study which was executed in 2015 and will elaborate on the Single Permit Directive, the EU Blue Card, the Intra Corporate Transfer Directive and the regionalization of the Belgian immigration rules. Furthermore the social security treatment of seconded and locally hired employees will be discussed whereby the eventual conclusion of a social security Treaty between Belgium and China will be debated.

Speakers:

Mr Matthias Lommers, Director Global Employer Services, Deloitte

Ms Joke Braam, Manager Global Employer Services, Deloitte

Part two: The human factor: taking up this challenge as a person, a family and a professional



Bright Expats will provide advice on administrative and logistic matters when starting to live in Belgium. A new professional assignment can have a huge impact on one’s personal and family life. The same way, one’s personal and family balance definitely influence the performance at work. This is more than just work/life balance, this is about the benefit of considering a professional opportunity as a personal and family challenge. When aiming at a successful transition, providing accurate and professional advice on administrative and logistic matters is a must, and showing concern and support for the family situation is a great added value.

Speakers:

Ms Pauline Six, Partner and Founder, Bright Expats

Ms Eléonore Van Rijckevorsel, Partner & Founder, Bright Expats

Part three: Recent tax developments in Belgium



The Belgian government has announced in its government agreement of October 2014 to reform the current Belgian tax system, so to ensure a more transparent tax system, which is fair, efficient, and stimulating entrepreneurship.

To that end and bearing in mind budgetary constraints, the government has developed a detailed package of tax measures creating a tax shift affecting both legal entities and individuals for the coming years in a phased approach. This seminar will provide a broader picture of the current Belgian tax landscape and guide you through the most important announced tax measures.

Speaker:

Mr Coen Ysebaert, Tax Partner at Deloitte

Who should attend? Representatives of Chinese companies in Belgium, representatives of Belgian companies with Chinese employees and Belgian employees in China.

This event is organized with the support of Flanders Investment & Trade.

If you are interested to attend this event, please register via this link before 1 December 2015. Members FCCC : 45 €. Non-Members FCCC 75 €.