Withholding tax exemption for researchers
Up to 80% exemption from withholding tax for the salary of researchers in companies and knowledge institutions
The exemption can be applied for
- All companies and knowledge institutions that employ researchers with a PhD degree, civil and industrial engineers and holders of certain master and bachelor degrees
- Companies that pay wages to researcher employees on research and development projects within the framework of cooperation agreements with universities or colleges in the European Economic Zone or with accredited scientific institutions (no diploma requirements)
- Young innovative companies employing scientific profiles such as researchers, research technical profiles, project managers in research and development.
How can you use this?
- Palatine advises and assists you with the registration with Belspo, with the development and maintenance of your exemption file, with communication with your social office and, if necessary, with passing possible checks.
- Palatine has the expertise to maximize your exemption at a reduced audit risk level.
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It describes the team, the resources and where they come from, your product, the necessary developments and investments, the customer, the price and your expected commercial result.
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