Abstract
Belgium significantly reformed its company law. The number of company forms has been reduced and the new Companies Code introduced a limitation on the directors' liability. Belgium also shifted from the real seat to the statutory seat. The legislator promotes the private limited liability company or “BV” as the most important form of company. The BV has no capital, but equity and can be structured according to the wishes of the founders. Further, companies can opt for a monistic or dualistic governance structure and voting rights can now be modulated. However, listed companies can only opt for double voting rights for loyal shareholders. The modernization of the Belgian company law must be welcomed, but the hasty introduction requires numerous technical corrections that the Belgian Parliament is currently preparing.
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