Belgium Providing Social Security Payment Relief in Response to Energy Crisis

On 27 October 2022, the Belgian parliament approved a law providing social security contribution payment relief for employers facing economic difficulties as a result of the energy crisis. The relief, which must be requested, allows employers to pay social security contributions in special installments without the penalties and interest normally associated with regular installment schemes. The relief is available in respect of contributions declared in the third and fourth quarters of 2022 a…