Customs & Excise
We specialize in providing assistance to businesses to ensure seamless import and export operations, strict compliance with legal regulations and the effective optimization of duty burden. Our customs expertise encompasses customs valuation, classification and origin, as well as authorizations such as customs warehousing, inward processing relief, AEO, end-use licenses, EiDR, etc. Over the years, we have successfully helped many companies resolve various issues related to customs regulations while reducing duty burden.
We specialize in providing assistance to businesses to ensure seamless import and export operations, strict compliance with legal regulations and the effective optimization of duty burden. Our customs expertise encompasses customs valuation, classification and origin, as well as authorizations such as customs warehousing, inward processing relief, AEO, end-use licenses, EiDR, etc. Over the years, we have successfully helped many companies resolve various issues related to customs regulations while reducing duty burden.
Sanctions & Export Controls
We focus on creating Internal Compliance Programs to help with sanctions screening and managing export control responsibilities for sensitive products such as dual-use items (think sensors and electronics) and defense-related products. Our services cover everything from designing procedures for sanctions screening to export control classification and licensing for dual-use or military items. When we first team up with clients, we typically offer support in two ways: Either by having one of our experts help kick off and fine-tune new processes or by providing managed services for sanctions screening and export control classification.
We focus on creating Internal Compliance Programs to help with sanctions screening and managing export control responsibilities for sensitive products such as dual-use items (think sensors and electronics) and defense-related products. Our services cover everything from designing procedures for sanctions screening to export control classification and licensing for dual-use or military items. When we first team up with clients, we typically offer support in two ways: Either by having one of our experts help kick off and fine-tune new processes or by providing managed services for sanctions screening and export control classification.
R&D Tax Incentives
We offer expertise in R&D tax incentives, which encompass a variety of opportunities to reduce tax liabilities and reinvest those savings in your business. Key areas: 1. Innovation Income Deduction: This allows Belgian tax resident companies and establishments to reduce corporate income tax on net income derived from patents and innovative software by up to 85%. It’s a powerful tool to incentivize innovation and intellectual property development. 2. Investment Relief for R&D Investments (Investment Deduction or Tax Credit for R&D): Businesses can benefit from additional tax deductions on top of regular depreciation for qualifying R&D capex investments. These deductions, combined with depreciation, can significantly reduce taxable profits and encourage further investment in research and development. 3. Wage Tax (Remittance) Exemptions: For qualifying technical personnel involved in R&D, companies can keep part of the wage tax withheld. This exemption can provide immediate cash flow savings, which can be reinvested back into R&D projects, making it a crucial tool for managing the financial impact of R&D staff wages. Correct application of this measure is key, as it is frequently audited by the tax authorities. 4. Copyright Remuneration: This provides personal income tax savings for income derived from the transfer or licensing of copyright. It applies particularly to authors and creators whose copyright protected works are exploited by employers and clients; typically marketeers, copywriters, technical writers, etc. Qualifying income is taxed at a much lower rate and, provided all conditions are fulfilled, no social security contributions are due. This tax regime has been changed substantially recently and should only be applied with utmost care. In 2025 or 2026, the regime will likely be reopened again to software developers.
We offer expertise in R&D tax incentives, which encompass a variety of opportunities to reduce tax liabilities and reinvest those savings in your business. Key areas: 1. Innovation Income Deduction: This allows Belgian tax resident companies and establishments to reduce corporate income tax on net income derived from patents and innovative software by up to 85%. It’s a powerful tool to incentivize innovation and intellectual property development. 2. Investment Relief for R&D Investments (Investment Deduction or Tax Credit for R&D): Businesses can benefit from additional tax deductions on top of regular depreciation for qualifying R&D capex investments. These deductions, combined with depreciation, can significantly reduce taxable profits and encourage further investment in research and development. 3. Wage Tax (Remittance) Exemptions: For qualifying technical personnel involved in R&D, companies can keep part of the wage tax withheld. This exemption can provide immediate cash flow savings, which can be reinvested back into R&D projects, making it a crucial tool for managing the financial impact of R&D staff wages. Correct application of this measure is key, as it is frequently audited by the tax authorities. 4. Copyright Remuneration: This provides personal income tax savings for income derived from the transfer or licensing of copyright. It applies particularly to authors and creators whose copyright protected works are exploited by employers and clients; typically marketeers, copywriters, technical writers, etc. Qualifying income is taxed at a much lower rate and, provided all conditions are fulfilled, no social security contributions are due. This tax regime has been changed substantially recently and should only be applied with utmost care. In 2025 or 2026, the regime will likely be reopened again to software developers.
EUDR & CBAM
We’re here to help you set up the right procedures and connect you with the best partners and tools to make sure your company's ready for the new EU regulations on Deforestation (EUDR) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). These regulations come with many new compliance steps and traceability needs. This could lead to more work, slower supply chains and extra risks. But with a smart setup, it doesn't have to be that way!
We’re here to help you set up the right procedures and connect you with the best partners and tools to make sure your company's ready for the new EU regulations on Deforestation (EUDR) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). These regulations come with many new compliance steps and traceability needs. This could lead to more work, slower supply chains and extra risks. But with a smart setup, it doesn't have to be that way!
Transfer Pricing
Our transfer pricing experts at Alongsight specialize in providing tailored solutions that help businesses manage all aspects of transfer pricing. Our services include designing and implementing transfer pricing policies in accordance with your business's value chain in compliance with local and international standards, including the OECD transfer pricing guidelines. We prepare transfer pricing documentation and conduct benchmarking studies to determine arm's length pricing for intercompany transactions. We also assist with negotiating and implementing advance pricing agreements (APAs) to secure long-term certainty and reduce audit risks.
Our transfer pricing experts at Alongsight specialize in providing tailored solutions that help businesses manage all aspects of transfer pricing. Our services include designing and implementing transfer pricing policies in accordance with your business's value chain in compliance with local and international standards, including the OECD transfer pricing guidelines. We prepare transfer pricing documentation and conduct benchmarking studies to determine arm's length pricing for intercompany transactions. We also assist with negotiating and implementing advance pricing agreements (APAs) to secure long-term certainty and reduce audit risks.
Outsourcing
We offer operational and hands-on solutions through outsourcing by staffing your team with one of our experienced team members for short-term temporary assignments and long-term strategic partnerships.
We offer operational and hands-on solutions through outsourcing by staffing your team with one of our experienced team members for short-term temporary assignments and long-term strategic partnerships.
