How to avoid taxes in Belgium. Is it worth it?

[brithulhu]

Hello there everyone! I’m new to reddit and this whole group but I’m desperate need for some help. I’m a 22 y/o new graduate with an open job offer in Belgium for € 30k( without benefits and bonuses). It’s not based in Brussels so lifestyle should be cheaper than there.

I am a British - Italian binational therefore I am seeking help to possibly declare taxes in either do those counties instead of having to do pay the 45% taxes.
Do you know if this will be easy to conduct?

I have two issues. On one side Italian democracy sucks and it’ll require lots of paperwork and same for Belgium. On the other side UK is easier but currently past Brexit. To be honest any help whatsoever will be useful and very much appreciated.

 

[brithulhu]

Understood, I appreciate your help guys. Thanks very much

 

[emily120709]

@brithulhu Where will you be doing your work, and where will you be living?

 

[brithulhu]

@emily120709 Hi! I will be living and working in Ghent

 

[genenco]

@brithulhu So you will pay taxes in Belgium. Really no way around that. /thread

 

[emily120709]

@brithulhu I'm not an expert on Belgian tax law so I can't say anything definitively, but in general you are presumed to be a tax resident once you register yourself.

The EU has done a fair bit of work to prevent jurisdiction shopping which is what you're proposing to do, so it's quite unlikely that you'll find a loophole.

I recommend paying your taxes.