Self-employed individuals in Liège who sustained damages due to the October 2026 riots can receive payment facilities and, under certain conditions, bridging rights if they cease or interrupt their activity.
It is possible to request a one-year deferral of the social contribution payment for the fourth quarter of 2026. This request must be submitted in writing to the social insurance fund before December 15, 2026. The application must include name, surname, address, business name and registered office, company number, and a justification of the damages suffered.
A simplified procedure also allows for requesting a reduction of provisional social contributions for 2026 if estimated professional income is lower than in 2023. Actual income in 2026 exceeding the reduced basis will lead to additional charges.
Finally, a simplified request for a waiver of the provisional social contribution for the fourth quarter of 2026 is available. The application must be submitted within 12 months of receiving the statement, i.e., by December 31, 2027. Starters have a waiting period of 4 quarters.
It is important to note that obtaining a contribution waiver may affect pension rights and the tax deductibility of PLCI premiums.
