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Federal Chamber 56K1680 Taxation Under consideration

Stock market tax reduction for Belgian accumulating exchange-traded funds

Official title: Wetsvoorstel tot wijziging van het Wetboek diverse rechten en taksen voor wat betreft de harmonisatie van de taks op de beursverrichtingen met betrekking tot kapitalisatie-aandelen.

Status: Parliament is still discussing this proposal, for example in a committee or while waiting for advice. (parliament: ‘Pending in the Chamber’)

In plain language

  • The stock market transaction tax on accumulating ETFs registered in Belgium will decrease from 1.32% to 0.12%.
  • This measure affects retail investors, banks, online brokers, and fund managers operating in Belgium.
  • If you invest in these Belgian index funds, you will pay significantly lower taxes per transaction starting 1 January 2027.

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