Belgium: Fund Management/ REITs

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EU Fund Managers: Structuring Considerations For Belgian Private Privak Investors In Luxembourg Private Equity Funds
Belgian family offices and fund-of-funds utilizing the Privak regime face unique challenges when investing through Luxembourg structures, particularly regarding tax-neutral status requirements and participation exemption conditions. The look-through treatment of transparent entities like SCSps can create complications with underlying assets, prompting the need for alternative structuring solutions that maintain compliance while accommodating diverse investor bases.
Worldwide Tax
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Loyens & Loeff
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Implementation Of AIFMD II In Belgium And New Flexibilities For UCITS And AIFs
The Belgian legislator has completed the implementation of AIFMD II through the Law of 22 July 2026, introducing significant regulatory changes for investment funds and their managers. Beyond the mandatory transposition, Belgium has introduced welcome flexibilities including expanded permitted activities for UCITS management companies and AIFMs, streamlined share class creation processes, and relaxed fit and proper requirements for certain fund managers.
Belgium Finance
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Altius