Capital Gains Tax Belgium 2026
FIFO, snapshot & TransFolio demo. You will learn to understand FIFO and snapshot and see how to simulate sales in advance in TransFolio.
- Clear explanation without legal jargon.
- FIFO vs snapshot: impact on taxable capital gains.
- Simulate before you sell, in TransFolio.

What does the new capital gains tax mean for you?
In this online workshop, you will discover what the new capital gains tax specifically means for you as an investor, how FIFO and snapshot affect the calculation, and why simulation before selling is becoming crucial.
Overview and preparation make all the difference: knowing your figures keeps you in control — even in a new tax context.
What will be covered?
- Clear explanation without legal jargon – when capital gains tax applies and what this means when selling.
- FIFO vs snapshot – why the same sale can lead to a different taxable capital gain.
- Practical application in TransFolio – simulate before you sell, and support with reweightings.
PDF with large amount of questions and answers during and after the workshop underlines how important this topic is for investors.
Why investors use TransFolio
Capital gains tax is often the reason for reviewing a portfolio more thoroughly. In practice, it mainly revolves around overview, peace and better decisions — especially when reassessing.
Once you start working with TransFolio, you won't want to go back to separate overviews or Excel. The complete picture makes rebalancing and adjusting much easier.
- One clear overview of all your investments, across accounts.
- Pre-sales simulation to compare tax impact and scenarios.
- Support for reassessments and portfolio adjustments.
- Understanding evolution of returns and positions over time.
Exclusive workshop offer
As a participant (or reviewer) of this workshop you can use TransFolio use immediately via an exclusive payment link.
- 13 months for the price of 12 with an annual subscription.
- This advantage is not publicly available and reserved for workshop participants.
- 13th month is after your order added to your account.
Choose your formula
- Start TransFolio Individual (without TransStock) – 13 months instead of 12 months
- Start TransFolio Individual including TransStock Professional (−25% preferential rate)
- Activate TransFolio as an existing TransStock Professional (or higher) user (−25%)
You can start immediately. If you realize within 30 days that TransFolio isn't right for you, we'll cancel without discussion.
Value Added Tax Workshop Belgium 2026 – Q&A
During and after the workshop on the new capital gains tax, numerous questions were asked by participants. Next PDF overview bundles these questions and provides edited, clarified answers based on the current state of the regulations and legislative proposals.
This Q&A supplements the workshop video and aims to provide additional clarification on practical situations. The content is informative and does not constitute individual tax or investment advice.
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Additional resources (background)
Those who want additional context can consult the following sources:
- KBC – Arizona coalition agreement & capital gains tax
- De Tijd – Everything you need to know about capital gains tax
- BNP Paribas Fortis – Ten questions about capital gains tax
- Securex – Value added tax (interpretation)
Please note: the specific legislation and implementing decrees are subject to change. This workshop is educational and does not constitute individual investment or tax advice.
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