The Programme Law – which includes several key measures from the Government’s "Arizona" agreement – was adopted by Parliament on 17 July 2025.
In parallel, additional initiatives are being introduced through a separate “Miscellaneous Provisions” Bill, which is expected to be voted on soon, pending input from the Council of State.
Upcoming measures impacting Employers and their workforce – Are you ready?
This session will focus on the measures most relevant to HR directors, compensation & benefits specialists, and legal departments, offering a practical roadmap to anticipate and adapt to the upcoming changes.
With the Programme Law having been adopted, AKD is pleased to invite you to this session – part of our two-part seminar series – focussed on the most impactful HR-related measures stemming from the government agreement concluded by the “Arizona” coalition. These include key reforms in wage taxation, social security, and broader employment regulations. While some provisions have been adopted through the Programme Law just passed, others are still being shaped through ongoing legislative initiatives. All, however, are expected to bring significant change to the HR and employer landscape.
What topics will be covered?
From the Programme Act:
- Enhanced Return-to-Work Policy
- Introduction of a salary cap for employer social security contributions
- Permanent system of social regularisation for self-employed workers
From the Draft Miscellaneous Provisions Bill (under parliamentary review):
- Expats: Improvement of the special tax regime for inbound taxpayers and inbound researchers
- Company car taxation: changes affecting hybrid vehicles
- Inability to work: policies aimed at keeping contact with employees and changes with regard to guaranteed salary
- Reform of the student employment regime
- Pensions: modification of employer’s contributions on supplementary pensions
From the Draft Bill introducing a “Solidarity contribution” (still subject to inter-ministerial negotiation):
- Capital gains tax on financial assets targeting individual taxpayers and certain legal entities “with the broadest shoulders”.
Seminar details
Date & Time: 16 September 2025 (10:00 - 12:00) – Welcome refreshments will be served from 09.30
Location: AKD Brussels – Tour Bastion, 14th floor, Place du Champ de Mars 5, 1050 Brussels
Language: English
Free of charge – Registration required (limited seats available - first come first served)
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This session is part of a comprehensive two-part training cycle on the implementation of the Arizona Coalition’s government agreement. For an in-depth view of employment and HR-related measures: AKD Seminar (Part II) ꘡ Programme Law Special Edition ꘡ Corporate Tax Changes under the Government Agreement