Setting up a BV in Belgium: steps, financial plan and key points
Set up a BV in Belgium step by step: financial plan, articles of association, notarial deed and start-up, plus the rules for directors and distributions.
Rental trap in Belgium: what can the landlord do?
Huurachterstal in België: wat kan de verhuurder doen? Wanneer een huurder zijn huur niet betaalt, beschikt de verhuurder over juridische middelen om de huurachterstal in te vorderen en desnoods de uithuiszetting te bekomen. De procedure verloopt via de vrederechter van de plaats waar het pand ligt. Stap 1: ingebrekestelling De eerste stap is een formele […]
Parental authority and primary residence after divorce: everything you need to know
Parental authority and primary residence after divorce in Belgium After a divorce, questions immediately arise about parental authority over the children, primary residence and access arrangements. In Belgium, two principles take precedence: joint parental authority and the best interests of the child. Joint parental authority: the rule In Belgium, joint parental authority is the legal rule [...].
House search in Belgium: when can the police enter and what are your rights?
House search in Belgium: the investigating judge’s warrant, caught in the act or consent, permitted hours, and your rights during and after the search.
Arrest and interrogation in Belgium: your rights as a suspect
Arrest and questioning in Belgium: your rights as a suspect When you are arrested or summoned for questioning by the police, it is essential that you know your rights. In Belgium, every suspect has the right to the assistance of a lawyer from the first interrogation. The right to the assistance of a lawyer (Salduz law) The Salduz law guarantees [....]
Reinstatement exams after a driving ban in Belgium: procedure, costs and preparation
Reinstatement exams after a Belgian driving ban: when the court imposes them, the four tests, costs and timing, and how to limit the tests and the fine.
Fleeing crime in police court: everything you need to know
Hit-and-run is a serious crime in Belgium with severe penalties. Learn about the police court procedure, penalties by situation, and how a lawyer defends you.
Speeding in Belgium: fines, driving bans and defence
Speeding fine in Belgium: €100 to €5,000 since 1 September 2026, when a driving ban follows and how we have the speed measurement checked.
Positive saliva drug test in Belgium: your rights at a roadside drug check
Positive saliva drug test in Belgium? How the roadside check works, the legal thresholds, penalties since 1 September 2026 and where your defence starts.
How to avoid a driving ban in Belgium or limit it: what can your lawyer achieve?
How to avoid a driving ban in Belgium or limit it: mandatory or discretionary bans, suspension, suspended sentences, weekend bans and vehicle categories.