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03/11/2009 Tax rulings which benefit expats in Belgium

Tax experts at FisCuriosa take a look at special rulings for expats in Belgium, including foreign business travel exclusion, expatriate allowances...

29/09/2009 Why Americans should never own shares in a non-US incorporated mutual fund

US Dollars Financial advisor David Kuenzi explains why changes to US tax legislation means that US expats should make their--even global--investments only...

08/01/2009 Taxation in Belgium

From tax rates through to special expat status, here is Expatica's updated guide to the Belgian taxation system.

24/11/2008 G20’s mammoth task as EU recession confirmed

Will the G20 be able to reach any agreement? Listen to economist Will Hutton, author and columnist for The Observer in London.

17/09/2007 French Connection - September 2007

In our monthly French language column, intrepid Douglas Campbell scours the media and tracks down 'pulling a sickie', tax havens and a...

10/10/2006 From family planning to financial planning

Expatriates, whose finances are already complicated by living away from their home countries, should consider the wider financial implications...

13/07/2006 No 'automatic' foreign income exemption

Belgian residents preparing their tax returns for the 2005 income year who wish to obtain a full or partial exemption of foreign-earned income now...

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Looking for work in Belgium

Looking for work in Belgium

This handy guide from Expertise in Labour Mobility includes how to write a CV, application procedure, interview dos and don'ts, Belgian management culture.

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Practical, easy-to-use, free and... in English

Belgium’s first alternative directory assistance services - available through the shortcode 14-14 - can now be accessed on the internet.

Finding a rental home in Belgium

Finding a rental home in Belgium

Moving to Belgium presents a host of challenges to expats, not least of all finding the right home.

Learning to cope with life abroad

Learning to cope with life abroad

The psychological effects of global mobility can be physically painful.