Our tax and finance team combines legal precision with commercial pragmatism. We advise on Belgian and international tax, customs, and financial regulation, helping clients navigate complexity and unlock value.

€82.1B+

tax savings identified

750+

tax rulings obtained

135+

cross‑border jurisdictions

23,200+

customs clearances

Corporate Tax

Tax structuring, cross‑border planning, and Belgian tax incentives (R&D, notional interest, investment deduction).

  • Transfer pricing
  • Tax rulings & advance clearances
  • Exit tax & reorganisations

Indirect Tax (VAT)

VAT advisory for cross‑border transactions, real estate, e‑commerce, and the public sector.

  • Cross‑border VAT
  • Real estate VAT
  • One‑Stop Shop (OSS/IOSS)

Customs & Trade

Customs valuation, classification, origin, and compliance with EU trade regulations.

  • Authorised Economic Operator
  • Anti‑dumping / countervailing
  • Export controls & sanctions

Transfer Pricing

Documentation, benchmarking, and defence in tax audits. Advisory on intra‑group financing and supply chain.

  • Master & local files
  • APA / MAP procedures
  • TP controversy

Financial Services

Tax and regulatory advice for banks, asset managers, insurance companies, and fintechs.

  • AIFMD / UCITS tax
  • Insurance premium tax
  • MiFID II / MiCA

Tax Controversy

Representation in tax audits, appeals, and litigation before Belgian courts and the CJEU.

  • Tax audits
  • Administrative appeals
  • CJEU references

International Tax

BEPS 2.0 / Pillar Two Global minimum tax, GloBE rules, IIR/UTPR
Tax treaties Permanent establishments, treaty abuse, MAP
Holding & financing Belgian coordination centres, notional interest

Tax & finance team

Luc Van den Bossche – Partner, head of tax & customs
Sophie Dubois – International tax, EU tax law
Matthias Vandenbroeck – Tax controversy & litigation
Karim Alami – Customs & trade
+ 8 dedicated tax professionals

"Pauwels Law Group helped us secure a tax ruling for our pan‑European financing structure, saving €64.2M annually. Their command of Belgian and EU tax law is unmatched."

— CFO, global industrial group

Cross‑border tax network

We coordinate with leading tax firms in over 135 countries, providing seamless advice for multinational groups.

EU tax law US‑Belgium tax treaty Asia‑Pacific desk UK / post‑Brexit

Recent tax & finance insights

Pillar Two implementation in Belgium: what you need to know
Customs valuation post‑Brexit: practical guide
VAT on crypto assets: Belgian tax authorities clarify
Transfer pricing audits: trends and defence strategies