Missed the live webinar? The replay is now available! Discover how your company can unlock the tax benefits of Belgium’s Innovation Income Deduction (IID) and ensure that qualifying innovation income is not overlooked.
With the 30 November 2026 deadline approaching for pre-filing and advance ruling requests, understanding the eligibility criteria, documentation requirements and application process is more important than ever.
In this webinar, Leyton’s tax and innovation experts, Charlotte Verwee and Jasper Van Hirtum, explain how Belgian companies can identify qualifying innovation income, navigate the IID framework and prepare for a successful application.
What did the attendees learn?
- Identifying qualifying innovation income: Understand which income streams may qualify for the Innovation Income Deduction, including income linked to patents, qualifying innovative software and certain pharmaceutical products.
- Understanding eligibility criteria: Discover the conditions your company must meet, including intellectual property ownership, eligible innovation activities and the supporting evidence required.
- Preparing for the 30 November deadline: Learn why early preparation matters for pre-filing and advance ruling requests, and how to organise the necessary documentation and calculations.
- Optimising your tax position: Explore how the IID can help reduce the effective tax burden on qualifying innovation income while ensuring compliance with the applicable rules.
- From application to implementation: Discover how expert support can help you navigate the application process, coordinate with your accountant and maintain appropriate documentation over time.
- Identifying qualifying innovation income: Understand which income streams may qualify for the Innovation Income Deduction, including income linked to patents, qualifying innovative software and certain pharmaceutical products.
- Understanding eligibility criteria: Discover the conditions your company must meet, including intellectual property ownership, eligible innovation activities and the supporting evidence required.
- Preparing for the 30 November deadline: Learn why early preparation matters for pre-filing and advance ruling requests, and how to organise the necessary documentation and calculations.
- Optimising your tax position: Explore how the IID can help reduce the effective tax burden on qualifying innovation income while ensuring compliance with the applicable rules.
- From application to implementation: Discover how expert support can help you navigate the application process, coordinate with your accountant and maintain appropriate documentation over time.
What advantages does it bring to your company?
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Unlock potential tax savings: Identify opportunities to benefit from the Innovation Income Deduction on qualifying income.
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Gain clarity on eligibility: Better understand whether your intellectual property and associated income could qualify.
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Reduce compliance risks: Prepare the documentation and calculations needed to support your claim.
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Anticipate upcoming deadlines: Take the necessary steps ahead of the 30 November 2026 pre-filing deadline, where applicable.
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Build a long-term strategy: Integrate the IID into your broader innovation and tax planning approach.