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Arnout Vaninbroukx
Counsel

Arnout Vaninbroukx

Languages
  • Dutch
  • French
  • English
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Counsel Arnout Vaninbroukx specialises in national and international corporate tax law, particularly in the context of domestic and cross-border transactions.

He advises companies operating in Belgium, whether SMEs or international groups, on corporation tax, VAT and customs duties, and represents them before the tax authorities for the negotiation of agreements or rulings in tax matters.

In addition to the administrative phase, Arnout handles tax litigation before the courts.

Arnout is the author of numerous publications on VAT and corporation tax.

Awards & Recognitions
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  • Quote
    "The team, notably Olivier Querinjean and Arnout Vaninbroukx, work well together and are skilled in tax legal advice, and are also very diverse. The level of their expertise is excellent. Everything runs smoothly, transparently and easily. Olivier is always available."
    Feedback from a client - Legal 500, 2023

Relevant experience

  • Advice to a major French provider of services to local authorities on the reorganization of its cash management system
  • Assistance to a major agri-food group on transfer pricing policy and integration of its activities
  • Advice to several insurance companies on W&I insurance policies covering risks related to business acquisitions
  • Assistance and representation in the VAT regularization of a Belgian company active in the food sector

Publications

  • A. VANINBROUKX, “The Transfer Pricing Law Review”, Chapter 5, Belgium, Mechelen, Kluwer – To be published (co-author);
  • A. VANINBROUKX, “Fiscale Rechtspraakoverzichten Inkomstenbelastingen 2014-2017”, Ghent, Larcier, 2020 (co-author);
  • A. VANINBROUKX, “Fiscale Rechtspraakoverzichten Inkomstenbelastingen 2011-2013”, Ghent, Larcier, 2015 (co-author);
  • A. VANINBROUKX, “Fiscale Rechtspraakoverzichten BTW 2009-2014”, Ghent, Larcier, 2015 (co-author);
  • A. VANINBROUKX, “Omvorming oude schuur tot privéwoning aan btw-tarief van 6%?”, T.F.R., 2015, Ch. 485, 651.
  • A. VANINBROUKX, “Cassatie begrenst zevenjarige verjaringstermijn in oud artikel 81bis WBTW”, T.F.R., 2014, Ch. 463-464, 566.
  • A. VANINBROUKX, “Recht op aftrek voor in tijd beperkt uitsluitend privégebruik van bedrijfsmiddel”, T.F.R. 2013, Ch. 449-450, 863.
  • A. VANINBROUKX, “Antwerps Hof van Beroep verduidelijkt recht op teruggaaf in de margeregeling”, T.F.R., 2013, Ch. 439, 304.
  • A. VANINBROUKX, Wet en duiding fiscale procedure en fiscaal strafrecht, Ghent, Larcier, 2013 (co-author);
  • A. VANINBROUKX, “Intercalaire interesten zijn begrepen in maatstaf van heffing voor onttrekking gebouw”, T.F.R. 2012, Ch. 431, 986.
  • A. VANINBROUKX, “Hof van Justitie stelt voorwaarden aan hoofdelijke aansprakelijkheid tot voldoening btw”, T.F.R. 2012, Ch. 422, 507.
  • A. VANINBROUKX, “Kan de scheepsagent hoofdelijk worden gehouden tot voldoening van de btw bij invoer?”, T.F.R. 2012, Ch. 419, 369.
  • A. VANINBROUKX, “Dubbelbelastingverdragen en Fiscus”, Mechelen, Kluwer, 2012 (co-author);
  • A. VANINBROUKX, “Fiscale Rechtspraakoverzichten Inkomstenbelastingen 2008-2010”, Ghent, Larcier, 2012 (co-author).

Education

  • 2009 - Solvay Brussels School, ULB - Belgium (Master's Degree in Tax Management)
  • 2007 - Bar admission (Brussels, Belgium)
  • 2007 - University of Leuven, KU Leuven - Belgium (Law Degree)
Practice Areas

Insights by Arnout

Budget agreement 2025: a focus on capital and targeted tax adjustments

25 Nov 2025 3 min read

CMS Belgium advised Kpler on tax aspects of its acquisition of Spire Global's maritime unit for $241 million

05 May 2025 1 min read

Changes made to Belgian transfer pricing documentation requirement

23 Jul 2024 3 min read

CMS advised Pricoa Private Capital on Biobest’s new USPP under Belgian law

10 Jun 2024 2 min read
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