Wallonia: freeze on taxes on productive investments in 2026

Faced with the concerns of the economic world, the Walloon government decided to freeze the application of two taxes aimed at productive investments in 2026: the tax on driving force and the property tax on equipment and tools.

In concrete terms, the Region is temporarily returning to the regime in force since 2006, which exempts productive investments from these taxes. Municipalities will be compensated with 110.3 million euros for the loss of revenue.

This freeze is temporary until January 1, 2027, when a broader reform of the taxation of productive investments should be introduced in order to support reindustrialization while guaranteeing stable local revenues.

2026: a key year to prepare for the transition

The temporary maintenance of the current regime until 2026 offers businesses a valuable window of opportunity. This time frame can be used to analyze the existing situation, model potential impacts, and structure strategic decisions.

Businesses that start thinking about this right now have an important advantage in terms of:

• preserve their margins
• secure their industrial investments
• maintain their competitiveness in Walloon territory

Evaluate the impact of the reform on your business

If you want to assess the potential impact of the reform planned in 2027 on your industrial taxation, an initial exchange allows you to quickly clarify the main issues. Our experts can assist you in this analysis, in a confidential and structured manner, in order to transform fiscal uncertainty into controlled strategic data.

Source: The Echo