Getting into a discussion with the government about wealth can be incredibly challenging or worse.
And when the claims begin to sound criminal, it can extremely threatening.
Disciplinary proceedings and administrative sanctions
What are disciplinary proceedings and administrative sanctions?
Disciplinary proceedings and administrative sanctions are non-criminal measures whereby a public authority or professional body prosecutes or penalises someone for breaching professional rules or administrative obligations. The aim is to enforce compliance and ensure proper conduct, rather than to punish as in criminal law.
Our approach:
Our experienced lawyers specialize in assisting clients who are confronted with disciplinary proceedings or administrative sanctions. Whether it concerns disciplinary measures within your professional sector or sanctions imposed by an administrative authority, we provide a thorough analysis of your case and develop a strategic defence to protect your rights.
Our expertise in this field:
Disciplinary proceedings and administrative sanctions require a precise legal approach and a thorough understanding of the specific rules and procedures within the relevant sector. At Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers, we leverage our expertise to help you achieve the best possible outcome and minimise the impact on your career.
In practice? Illustrative cases:
CASE
Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers handled the appeal defence of a well-known Belgian accounting firm as well as a certified accountant in disciplinary proceedings before the ITAA. At first instance, a conviction had been issued, and both the accounting firm and the accountant were suspended for one month.
On appeal, the result was that the sanction imposed on the company was reduced to a warning, and the disciplinary proceedings against the accountant were declared inadmissible.
CASE
A Belgian accounting firm was subject to an ITAA audit concerning compliance with preventive anti-money laundering legislation. The importance of such an audit cannot be overstated in terms of safeguarding liability and adjusting internal AML policies.
Thanks to the intervention of the legal team, the firm’s anti-money laundering policy was efficiently revised and improved, and the matter was ultimately resolved with a warning.
CASE
A company was inspected by the economic inspection authorities and accused of undeclared work and failing to provide adequate electronic payment options. The legal team at Tuerlinckx aimed to safeguard the company’s criminal liability.
Through swift action, adjustments to the company’s administrative policies, and negotiations with the economic inspection, an agreement was reached during the audit phase in which certain conditions were set. As a result, referral to the Public Prosecutor’s Office and further criminal prosecution were avoided.
Schedule a meeting?
Are you facing a similar issue or do you have questions following this case? We’d be glad to assist you – don’t hesitate to get in touch with team CRIMINAL: TeamCriminal@Tuerlinckx.eu
“Tax is everywhere”
“Look before you leap”.
A corporate transaction or reorganisation is never an end in itself. We look at the more profound finality and the nature of wealth transfer. Where assets migrate, taxation comes into play.
Advice
Disputes
Are you looking for tax advice based on a firm foundation, written in regular language and which offers a viable solution? Then you have come to the right place at Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers! We supplement classic tax advice with a tax risk analysis to ensure that a structure passes the tax administration or court review. Together, we go for well-founded solutions that meet both short and long-term objectives.
Count on the CORPORATE team for assistance with tax audits and discussions with the tax administration, both at the administrative stage and in court. We ascertain precisely what the tax administration will and will not allow in the specific tax files. We also explore the viability of the tax authority’s claims and the arguments you could use to make a difference in court.
Regularisations
Negotiations
What if some components of your assets have not been subjected to the correct tax regime? You can still realise a rectification within a legally prescribed framework, through tax regularisation. The experts at Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers can analyse how to use this tax technique correctly and guide you through the rest of a case.
Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers are experienced negotiators. Our priority is always the best possible deal for our clients. Whether it concerns contract negotiations, settlements or business transactions, we provide the lasting and most beneficial solution!
Advice
Are you looking for tax advice based on a firm foundation, written in regular language and which offers a viable solution? Then you have come to the right place at Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers! We supplement classic tax advice with a tax risk analysis to ensure that a structure passes the tax administration or court review. Together, we go for well-founded solutions that meet both short and long-term objectives.
Disputes
Count on the CORPORATE team for assistance with tax audits and discussions with the tax administration, both at the administrative stage and in court. We ascertain precisely what the tax administration will and will not allow in the specific tax files. We also explore the viability of the tax authority’s claims and the arguments you could use to make a difference in court.
Regularisations
What if some components of your assets have not been subjected to the correct tax regime? You can still realise a rectification within a legally prescribed framework, through tax regularisation. The experts at Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers can analyse how to use this tax technique correctly and guide you through the rest of a case.
Negotiations
Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers are experienced negotiators. Our priority is always the best possible deal for our clients. Whether it concerns contract negotiations, settlements or business transactions, we provide the lasting and most beneficial solution!
