Updated FAQ on the temporary 6% VAT-rate for demolition and reconstruction
Real Estate Update - June
Building rights in real estate developments
VAT fixed establishment non-existing without staff
Complex challenges
Making well informed, strategic decisions on your real estate portfolio asks for an understanding of a wide range of complex challenges. Questions arise such as ‘How do you structure your investment vehicle and your acquisition when legislation is ever-changing, nationally and internationally?’ or ‘What is the best way to handle the day-to-day oversight of your real estate assets?’
Multidisciplinary team
Combining global expertise with local knowledge is our commitment to our clients. We bring together our legal and tax expertise and take into account the requirements of local and international actors, always with a specific attention to differences in the three Belgian regions and in Luxembourg.
How can we help you?
We are always pleased to help you resolve tax and legal issues in the real estate sector. Legal certainty is of paramount importance. It is the cornerstone of our creative solutions which are drawn from our in-depth experience in handling challenging and complex transactions on a daily basis. Structuring and taxation are our strength. This enables us to anticipate tax pitfalls and integrate tax aspects at all stages of a transaction, bearing in mind that decisions made even in the early stages can have a decisive impact on the profitability of your investment.
What others say
Band 1 ranking in Chambers Europe 2021
"The team is capable of advising on complex matters. The lawyers have a hands-on mentality and offer full commitment to the deal," reports a client. (2021)
Another client states: "The big advantage of the firm is the combination of many years of experience of real estate. The lawyers have excellent knowledge about ongoing changes in regulations and can very well anticipate the reactions of the ruling commission." (2021)
The Legal 500 EMEA
"Highest level of competency in the market in major fields of real estate and corporate. Great expertise in M&A in combination with to-the-point advice make the firm a great partner for acquisitions and transactional work." (2021)
"Great knowledge on real estate topics." (2021)
Ariane Brohez
Partner Attorney at LawAriane Brohez, Partner, is a member of the Real Estate practice group in our Brussels office. She focuses on real estate structuring and taxation, real estate funds and real estate investments.
T: +32 2 743 43 21 M: +32 495 21 26 59 E: ariane.brohez@loyensloeff.com
Christophe Laurent
Partner Attorney at LawChristophe Laurent, Partner, heads the Real estate practice group in our Brussels office. He focuses on real estate transactions and taxation. He is also a member of the Investment Management/Funds team.
T: +32 2 743 43 05 M: +32 476 39 06 90 E: christophe.laurent@loyensloeff.com
Julien Lecler
Counsel Attorney at LawJulien Lecler, Counsel, is a member of the Real Estate practice group and of the Public & Administrative Law practice group in our Brussels office. He focuses on all aspects of real estate law (civil law, rights in rem, construction law, leases) including public real estate law.
T: +32 2 773 23 59 M: +32 473 71 34 39 E: julien.lecler@loyensloeff.com